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34: U.A Debut

I always knew I was the best.

There are some people in this world-people who are jealous, of course-who might feel inclined to call you arrogant. They must wonder why it is that you're always so self assured, so quick to praise yourself to the sky and back. Perhaps it comes across as overconfidence. Perhaps they think you just say whatever comes to mind, without being able to actually back it up.

Those people aren't only jealous. They're jealous fools, and today, you've just proven how truly amazing you are, without a shadow of a doubt.

Today, you found out that you got into U.A.

Currently, you're doing laps around the inside of Aizawa's apartment, while he watches with a somewhat irritated expression, and both Eri and Big Sis cheer you on.

"Wow, Auntie [Name]'s going to a hero school!" Eri exclaims. She blinks her big, glossy red eyes, then brings her little hands together and claps excitedly. "That's so cool! Being a hero like Aizawa means protecting lots of people, right? And you're going to do that, too?"

"I've always been cool," you brag, flipping your hair for added effect. "It was really only a matter of time until the rest of the world found out."

Eri nods politely. "That's nice, Auntie [Name]. But Aizawa says it's also important to learn how to be modest. Now that you got into U.A, maybe you should work on that next."

"..."

Big Sis throws her head back and erupts into laughter, and Aizawa turns away at the same time, in an attempt to hide his ever-growing smile.

Man. When it comes to you, Eri seriously has no remorse.

At least everyone's happy. Big Sis still mourns the loss of her husband every day, but she seems to be improving, bit by bit. You're so relieved that Eri actually has a mother this time around. She has Aizawa too, and of course-the coolest auntie anyone could ever ask for. In this world, she has a family to call her own. She isn't being abused, exploited, or made to resent herself.

And that's why she's able to smile from the bottom of her heart.

It's also why she roasts you with zero hesitation, because damn. Sometimes, that little girl is ruthless. But she's cute, so she knows she can get away with it.

"You should've seen me, Aizawa," you grin, bouncing in place as you repeatedly throw your fists out, boxer-style. "All throughout the exam, I was like whoosh! One of the robots came at me, so I hit it like ba-bam!"

"I know. I was watching."

"There were also a bunch of injured or immobilized students that couldn't fight back against the robots, so when I saw that happening, I was like, nuh-uh. Then I put up my barrier like kachow! And, well, the rest is pretty much history."

"Again, I was watching."

Aizawa acts like putting up with you is tiresome, but really, he admires you. He knows that your childhood was much more complicated than anyone could ever imagine. Even now, he's sure there are plenty of things you haven't told him. Most likely out of a desire to protect Chisaki, and while he certainly can't prove anything, he's sure it must've left its mark on you. Even so, you remain bright, optimistic, and undeterred. And if those aren't qualities fit for a hero, he'll be damned.

He's proud of you. Very proud of you. Unfortunately, he doubts your brother will feel the same way.

As per your request (actually, it was closer to begging than a request, but whatever), Aizawa agreed to set up another visit with Chisaki on relatively short notice. Except it's not just Chisaki this time. You got permission for Pops to come along as well. You were worried Pops might refuse a supervised visit, because even though he's a good guy and he honestly has nothing to hide, he's still the leader of a yakuza group. Being monitored by a hero probably isn't his favorite way to pass the time.