Heroes Prestige

Chapter Three

“Is freedom anything else than the right to live as we wish? Nothing else." - Epictetus

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Chapter Three
Momo Yaoyorozu
Musutafu, Japan
7:45 AM

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Momo Yaoyorozu was the heiress to the Yaoyorozu fortune and one of the most important children in the higher echelons of society. Her beauty and voluptuous assets set her apart from others her age. Both her status and physical looks forced her to grow to be as mature as those her parents mingled with. Even her quirk, which she shouldn't have much experience using, had been honed and improved to the point where she had gotten into UA through recommendation.

Unlike other kids her age, she never got to have mindless fun. Every single part of her life up until this point had been planned out. From waking up to the food she ate and the clothes she wore. Even her bathroom time was scheduled and monitored constantly to keep her on a regular schedule. Momo was aware her parents felt no love for her or each other. Their marriage, their love, was a falsehood created to make more money for both of their families.

Now that she was in a pro hero Highshool, she had just a small amount of freedom. Despite this freedom, she was still being driven from school in one of her family's many limousines.

"Ms Yaoyorozu, we are almost at your school." Her driver, Mr Moseby, called out from the front of her limousine. He had been her driver since she was a child, bringing her to events and parties. Unlike other children, her parents took no time to care for her as to them she was more of a tool than her daughter.

Momo sat up straight, thinking about how strict her parents could be. This wasn't the tough love strictness either. It was the harsh criticism of even the smallest mistake she made. Besides filling their pockets, criticizing Momo seemed to be the only thing that brought them joy.

Momo's plan to become a hero was so she could get away from her parents while also bringing honor to her family. It allowed her to keep everyone happy, even herself, and that was the most important aspect.

"Thank you for informing me." Momo said respectfully. That was what she was always careful of, being respectful. Mr Moseby probably would have let her speak freely after all he was fond of the Yaoyorozu aire. Still, she was afraid that her parents might find out she wasn't perfect, and it was a fear that consumed her.

She could see UA in the distance as they drove up the hill to the school. Her future was in sight, and yet between the uncomfortable bra straps digging into her massive chest and the tightness of her belt, she felt squished. This feeling could only be one thing, nervousness.

She had spent years preparing for this moment, and now that she was so close, the uncertainty of the future terrified her.

"We have arrived, I wish you a bountiful day at school." Mr Moseby said with a smile as he went to get the doors for Momo. However, the girl stopped him before he could fully exit the vehicle.

"Thank you for your kind words, I'll get the door for myself." Momo said as she grabbed her backpack and put her arms through the backpack straps. This was independence. Once she stepped out of the car, she would be on her own, and that meant she couldn't rely on her parent's wealth or the luxurious lifestyle that came with it.

"As you wish." He replied as he watched her open the door and take a step only to tumble and fall out of the car.

To Momo, it felt like time had slowed down. Could this be how her start at UA Academy began? A million thoughts ranging from self-doubt to despair began to dance around in her head as the pavement moved closer and closer towards her.

A strong arm reached out and grabbed her by her waist, preventing her from hitting the ground. "Are you okay." A voice belonging to the arm called out to her. Momo could tell it was a boy's voice, yet it seemed soft and kind. In a strange way, she felt that this boy's voice alone could soothe her nerves.

The boy helped Momo to her feet, allowing her to get a better look at the boy who saved her. Green fluffy hair matching with emerald eyes that seemed to glow with hope. A line of freckles that crossed his face underneath his adorable nose. "Cute." She murmured just loud enough for the boy to hear.

The boy blushed and looked away, causing Momo to feel a wave of shame. "Thank you for saving me." She said quickly, not wanting to draw too much attention as the purple haired girl was giving her a weird look. She wondered if she was just a friend, a passersby, or possibly the boy's girlfriend.

"It's my pleasure, my name is." The boy began to say before he got tackled from the side by yet another girl.

"Izuku, you made it." The girl said with a cheerful smile. She had big cheeks and seemed to be the opposite of the purple haired girl. Of course, Momo didn't pay much attention to the girl, as only the name she spoke caught her intrigue.

"Izuku."

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Author's Note

Thank you all for your support with this book! It means a lot to see how successful this story is becoming, and I hope you have enjoyed it.

So far, the story may seem slow. However, I want to take my time and introduce each girl, giving them time to grow and shine as characters. One of the most complicated aspects of writing harem stories seems to be balancing out all of the girls. I hope you continue to read and look forward to more updates coming late January - early February!