Why Us?

Class A vs Class B Battle 1

Izumi follows Shinsou out of the classroom, barely paying attention to Mr. Aizawa talking to someone so she can focus on strategizing. Practical test... it'll be difficult standing next to all the heroes in training as a general education student. Maybe if- she recognizes a second voice, almost running into Shinsou's back as he stops.

"Hey! Shinsou! Were you hanging out with Mr. Aizawa?" Midoriya asks, waving in greeting, "I hope you're learning a lot from him!"

Shinsou glances up, and Izumi peeks out from behind him. Shinsou offers a tired smile and rubs his neck.

"Oh, I am."

"Hey, 'Zuku!" Izumi pipes up, waving, "Hi Mr. All Might!"

"Midoriya, you should start warming up. It's going to be a busy day." Aizawa's look is almost murderous.

Izumi flinches back, and Midoriya stiffens, squeaking out a quick 'Yes, sir!' before excusing himself. Aizawa goes over a few more things, muttering about being interrupted, before excusing you and Shinsou to get ready. By the time you're approaching the training area, you can hear Bakugo yelling. And then class B is starting a fight... with one of the students joining in the yelling.

Izumi hides behind Shinsou as the pair waits to be introduced in the background.  Aizawa glances at her and stops the boy's yelling by wrapping him in his capture scarf. Izumi relaxes and Shinsou pats her head, giving a small thumbs up as class B's teacher starts talking about two students joining in on the training.

"Today there will be two special participants."

"Please try not to embarrass yourselves if at all possible," Aizawa adds, still keeping the student in a chokehold with his scarf.

Various students pipe up, wondering about Izumi and Shinsou. Aizawa pauses for a moment, waiting for the chatter to die down.

"These two are interested in switching to the Hero track," Aizawa continues- it's the cue for the pair to step forward, "From general studies class C: Hitoshi Shinsou, and Izumi Hirai."

Midoriya and another student gasp in surprise, and Midoriya is practically vibrating with excitement. Shinsou grabs the scarf around his neck in an attempt to mask his anxiety, and Izomi fidgets next to him, inching behind his back as more students stare.

"Shinsou and Hirai will be joining in on your training. They're hoping to be one of you- so treat them as you would any classmate," Aizawa finishes.

The student with a tail next to Midoriya is shaking and pointing at Shinsou- Izumi recognizes him as one of the students Shinsou used his quirk on at the school festival. Midoriya immediately starts gushing about Shinsou and Izumi as some other students start asking questions.

"Well, Shinsou? Hirai? Why don't you say a few words."

Izumi remains silent, hearing how the other students are reacting to how Shinsou's quirk 'brainwashes' people. She tugs at Shinsou's school uniform softly- his quirk is more hypnosis than anything... brainwashing sounds much worse than what his quirk really does. Izumi can feel that Shinsou is tense, but he doesn't remain silent for much longer.

"I'm Hitoshi Shinsou. I already faced some of you as opponents during the sports festival. But we're not friends just because we've fought before. I don't subscribe to that sort of sportsmanship. We're still competing to be the best." Shinsou's voice is surprisingly steady, considering his hands are trembling slightly, "And I'm already countless steps behind. I need to prove myself."

Izumi frowns, subtly nudging Shinsou's back before stepping beside him instead of hiding. Shinsou relaxes slightly at the show of support.

"One day, I will become a proper hero. Then I can use my powers to help citizens in need. All of you are hurdles I must overcome. I'm not here in search of friends," Shinsou continues- Izumi jabs his side and gives him a look while Midoriya raises an eyebrow and smiles at the pair, "Thanks for having me."