𝐁𝐈𝐑𝐃𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐀 𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑

𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐔𝐄

I GAZED at the neighbourhood park through the balcony window- observing the serene atmosphere. Everything felt surreal to me. I still couldn't wrap my head around the fact that I would be starting high school soon. Attending classes, participating in school events, and all the other cliche high school things that you see in movies.

"Are you sure this isn't a prank? This all seems too..too good to be true. There has to be a con!" I questioned. I nervously fiddled with the edge of my sleeve, pulling at the loose threads.

"You're right, there is one con." He said. I cut him off before he could tell me. I knew whatever he was about to say would crumble all sense of peace I had just experienced.

"I knew it! No way the commission would just let me go like that! They wouldn't spend 8 years wasting all their energy on me just for me to attend some lousy high school!" I exclaimed. I was smiling but I didn't feel it. Something inside me wished so hard that my instinct was wrong for once.

"If you would let me finish. The con is that you actually have to interact with kids your age now. I've seen you at the faculty, always hiding in the corner somewhere moping like a loser." He says, crossing his arms like some douche.

My arms drop to my side and my smile dwindles. I slide down against the wall in defeat. "I hate you." I mumble.

"A thank you would be appreciated. Not everyone is lucky enough to have such an amazing big brother like me." He teases.

"Thank you soo much Keigo. I can't wait to spend six hours a day inside a building learning about shit I already learned like a billion years ago."

"I know you're acting sarcastic but I know deep down you're grateful I got you out of that hell hole." He says reaching his hand out to me.

I distastefully grab on and let him pull me back up. "What would they even call me? By my stupid hero name?"

"I already picked out a name for you. Miyako Takami. Has a cute ring to it don't you think?"

I glance up to see his cheeky proud smile, like picking out a name was his proudest accomplishment. "Any reason behind the name choice?"

"Nope. Just the first thing that popped up when I searched 'cute Japanese names'."

"I feel so special. Hope I didn't take up too much of your precious time."

"You're uniform has already been delivered. Along with your schedule and homeroom. I'll come check up on you occasionally. This apartment better not look like the city dump when I visit." He instructs while heading for the door. "Don't show off to much"

"Yeah yeah"

The door slammed behind him and I was left alone inside my home for the next three years. I would be lying if I said I wasn't a little grateful to Keigo. I guess it wouldn't be too bad to enjoy myself a little. I mean, I've spent my entire life worrying. A little relaxation before I turn 18 would be good. However, that doesn't change the fact that I'm still dreading having to be forced to socialize with wannabe heroes.

I would unpack my things to pass time but I would need to actually own things for that to happen. Keigo had gifted me $2000 to spend on clothes, souvenirs, etcetera, but I didn't feel like learning how the stupid transit works. It's not like I have a pair of enormous wings attached to my back like he does. Why oh why couldn't I be born with his quirk instead of mine...

I collapsed onto my couch, staring at the blank ceiling. The only sound inside the room was the tick tocks coming from the clock signalling that I was wasting time doing nothing. If I were at the faculty right now I would be honing my skills. Instead, here I am, awaiting for tomorrow to arrive. Tomorrow, I'll be a regular kid, with a regular life and a real name.

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