Ten years have passed since you've been reborn into this world, and you're only now going to school for the very first time.
Granted, homeschooling still counts, and it's not like you had much of a use for it, considering the disparity between your physical and mental age. Still, even though you never really loved school back in your old life, you have to admit, it's exciting to start a new chapter. A lot of things have changed since you left the Shie Hassaikai. Sure, you enjoyed that life while it lasted, but you finally have the chance to be a normal kid now.
"You're going to do amazing," the caregiver encourages, smoothing your uniform down. You always thought you were adorable before, but now that you're all dolled up in a little grade-school outfit? This much cuteness might actually be lethal.
Anyways, she must think you're feeling nervous, since she came all the way to escort you on your first day of school. You appreciate her concern, but you're actually a teenager, and the rest of the students are just kids, so it's safe to say that you're cool as a cucumber right now.
"I know," you reply confidently. "Don't worry. I'm not nervous. I'm excited."
"That's a great attitude to have," she praises, and after pausing for a moment, she wraps you in a big hug. "But still. I know that a new environment can be rather overwhelming, especially since you said you were homeschooled until now. There's no shame in taking things slow and waiting to feel more comfortable."
The caregiver is doing her best to be reassuring, but between the two of you, she's clearly the one who feels nervous.
It's cute how much she cares, though.
"Just wait," you grin. "The teachers are all going to tell you how amazing I did on my first day. They're gonna be like, 'Oh, jeez! We're super-duper happy [Name] is our student! She's such a fast learner, on top of being the cutest kid we've ever seen!' I'm willing to bet 500 yen that's what they'll say."
Her shoulders begin to tremble, and soon enough, she's laughing hard enough that tears form in her eyes. It seems like your little display of egoism helped to calm her down a bit.
"Right," she keeps laughing, wiping some of the tears away. "I guess I was worrying for nothing. Do your best, [Name]. Everything will be amazing, just like you said."
It's finally time for her to leave. She bids you goodbye and waves you off, and then you wait with your homeroom teacher, who is going to escort you inside the classroom and have you introduce yourself to the rest of the students.
Your teacher smiles as she looks down at you. "Are you excited for your first day? I can just tell the other kids are going to be thrilled to have a new classmate. Especially one as smart as you!"
You resist the urge to smirk. Look at that. Class hasn't even started yet, and your teacher is already gushing over you.
Man, you're the best.
"Alright, it's time for us to head in. Just relax and say a few words so that everyone can get to know you a bit better, okay?"
Of course. No biggie. There's nothing-literally nothing-about a bunch of ten-year-olds that could possibly psyche you out.
And yet, when you step up to the front of the classroom, ready to make the impression of a lifetime, you find yourself lost for words.
Instead of stating your name, what your hobbies are, and all the jokes you had prepared in advance, all you can do is gape in disbelief.
Because none other than Todoroki Shouto is in the same class as you.
"Psst. [Name]," the teacher nudges. She smiles encouragingly. "It's okay. No need to be nervous. Just say a few words, and then you can take a seat."
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FanfictionYou didn't accomplish anything in your previous life. Looking back on it, you feel nothing but regret, and you yearn for the chance to do things differently. As it turns out, your wish is answered, and you are reborn into your favorite fictional wor...
