Prodigies - My Hero Academia

It's Been So Long

The tranquil morning sun shines over a batch of trainees. As Aizawa instructed the previous week, training before class would begin to take place every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Being tardy or absent without a proper excuse would result in a significant drop to one's grade. Hizashi Yamada, also known as the voice hero: Present Mic, accompanies his friend and colleague to oversee student progress. 

"Decent job today, but I can tell none of you are used to getting up this early." tablet in hand, his eyes plagued with fatigue, "Get used to it because this will be the routine for the rest of your academic careers." 

After a final round of trials, the professors dismiss their pupils to change and head to class.

"He must think we're robots." Kaminari groans, connecting his phone to a speaker in the locker room. 

"Tell me about it. I think I'm gonna be sore for the rest of the week." Hanta whines.

'Uraraka's quirk is incredible! She must have lifted almost four hundred kilograms today with her zero gravity. And Kirishima- his hardening can withstand so much. Even Kacchan's blasts had no effect on him. That's insane!' Midoriya's thoughts spin as he scribbles away in a notebook, sitting on a low bench while his classmates flock to their respective lockers. 

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Luckily, the day seems to be moving on fast. No one can truly complain about that. Typically, the students would be released on an hour break at 3 pm and expected back for training in hero gear until five, but class is unexpectedly cancelled. Aizawa doesn't take much time to explain, simply instructing to not bother coming back as he won't be on campus. 

Exiting the classroom, the professor passes a head of curls with no interest in acknowledging her presence. The room falls silent when she walks in, clearly on a mission. Fukuda stops in front of a single desk surrounded by hero students. Expressions read as confused, irritated, even intimidated. 

"I want to apologize for Friday. I didn't mean to scare any of you." She bows her head, tilting her body forward. Upon lifting herself up, Febe doesn't give much reaction time to the group, "Now, what are your dinner plans because it's on me tonight."

"Yes!" A smile grows on Akechi.

"What?" Denki is the only one to audibly exert his disbelief. 

"I insist." Fukuda slips a card from her bag pocket, laying then sliding it onto the blonde student's desk, "Here, these are my socials. Add me on whatever you want and let me know where we're eating. I'll be around your dorms at six."

She isn't asking, nor waiting for a response. A simple shift of gaze to meet Keiji's eyes is enough for him to pick up on the signal. Heading to the door with him not far behind, the business student gives a wave to Ururaka and Mina. That small gesture is enough to be considered an invitation for tonight's activities. 

Soon after their leave, Bakugo takes the card off his desk and pockets it in an effort to keep eyes off Fukuda's contact information. With that action, he rose from his seat and exited the classroom in silence. Of course, those who were around his desk are subject to follow. As the group of four step outside the facility, Kaminari strikes up conversation.

"So what are you guys hungry for? I was thinking-"

"I'm not going." Bakugo interjects.

Denki's expression falls into a disappointed frown, "Aw man, but it's free food."

"I'll have to agree with Bakugo this time. Something seems off." Kirishima enters his opinion.

Sero makes a point to his rude friend, "If something is off then why didn't you toss the card?"