The transition from winter to spring was the essence of rebirth: barren, desolate ranges blanketed by sheets of pure white comforting the decayed and slumbered, heather skies concurrent with relentless, frigid air that nipped at bare skin like a lover-scorned, frosted ice lay stagnant on plausible surfaces, to rejuvenated, glistening fields that yearn for blue skies with crisp sunlight, fragrant pastels roused alongside familiar greens, tender pecks of reassuring warmth, and masqueraded depression that thrived off season's misery coils reluctantly at the mere caress of heavenly rays.
But time- a fickle obstacle, does not play well with some and must be approached appropriately: with every ending, there is a beginning.
When the air was temperate, yet the ground remained frigid, Pro Heroes sought a concrete solution to maintain criminal activity and heighten social awareness without normalizing panic. The results, however, came to a stalemate; associates were divided, and no proposal surpassed majority rule. As issues of safety and sanction remained prominent, a verdict didn't seem implausible. With all possible notions present, an answer was feasible, yet with newly roused tension, the Pro Heroes were reluctant to meet once more. It wasn't until talk amongst faculty at U.A. In Japan, the issue fell onto small, mammalian ears, and the arrangement came to fruition; High Spec, a quirk of immaculate intelligence, perception, and comprehension, made this dilemma trivial.
"-It's quite simple, actually." Nezu concurred with Aizawa's hesitation. "I have collaborated with multiple schools on the matter and formulated the ideal strategy." On the conference table in front of each teacher sat a manila folder with documentation detailing the upcoming events and qualifications that followed.
"As you can see, we've decided to name this initiative The International Rising Hero's Championship- rolls right off the tongue, doesn't it? We wanted to draw in as many students as possible to make the process seem more glamorous than it is. Each willingly participating student from their designated Hero Course will undergo two types of elimination challenges: written and physical. The written portion and the first two physical assessments will be left to the schools. However, the final test will be key for us; three nominated students will compete against their opposing schools in a combat-style match-up until there is only one winner for each class. Unfortunately, this may become a hassle in the near future." There was no hobbling around the subject, and admitting the plan had unavoidable imperfections was difficult.
"A hassle? That doesn't sound- ideal." Snipe chimed in arbitrarily.
"As you can guess, North American, European, African, and Asian U.A. schools are divided into geographical regions, but in certain instances, such as for U.A. South America, Middle East, Oceania, Caribbean, Mexico and Central America, there is only one school- which may alter the selection procedure. Nevertheless, once we have our winners, we narrow down the list of candidates by having them complete the established criteria. Finally, the remaining students will receive their official certification letters and be ready to attend classes at U.A. Japan!" Despite the principal's cheery disposition, a cumbersome atmosphere permeated throughout the conference room.
"T-This seems tedious, even for Pro Hero standards," Ectoplasm spoke up, "Are we even sure what we're offering is enough?"
"I have to agree," Vlad followed, "To go through all that just for two semesters plus summer vacation- I can't imagine any third year, here or anywhere, wants to spend that much longer in school just for potential opportunities in the future."
"We made the most with what we were given," Nezu's demeanor quailed, sincerity brought upon by his tone, "The qualifications were made to even out the number of participants, and while we are unsure of the turnout- being that this is the first time since U.A. Japan has offered an abroad program; we're hopeful it will be enough."
"And if it's not?"
"I'm afraid our Pro Heroes may find they have a lot to more than they bargained for."