The sun had barely risen, but Class 1A was already back to work, and for some, the exhaustion was more than visible. Aoyama, Sato, Kaminari, Sero, and Ashido dragged their feet to the training area, their eyes heavy with fatigue.
The extra lessons they had to take until 2 am as a consequence of failing their final exams had left them especially drained. It seemed like they could barely keep up with the intense physical regimen demanded of them.
Aizawa, standing before them with his usual sharp, no-nonsense expression, reminded the group why they were still under extra scrutiny.
Aizawa: You five failed the final exam, and you're behind. You need to make up for your failings by putting in extra effort, and that means both physically and in your quirk development. "His voice was stern but not unkind. The weight of his words fell on their tired shoulders, pushing them to muster whatever energy they could for the day ahead".
Aoyama, who still had bags under his eyes, groaned internally. He loved the spotlight and attention, but this wasn't the way he wanted it—being singled out for failing. His sparkly attitude seemed to dim with every step.
Kaminari tried to lighten the mood, sending a weak grin at his classmates.
Denki: Guess the test wasn't 'shockingly' easy after all, huh? "His joke fell flat as Sato and Ashido groaned in response, too tired to laugh".
Aizawa directed his attention to the rest of the class, giving them reminders as well.
Aizawa: Remember where you came from, "he said quietly but firmly", and how far you've come. If you want to continue growing as heroes, you can't forget what drives you. Every day is a chance to get better.
Tenya, Shoto, and Izuku all silently repeated his words to themselves, their eyes filled with quiet resolve. They each had their reasons for being here, for pushing themselves to their limits. Just then, Pixie-Bob popped up, her lively energy in stark contrast to the exhausted students.
Pixie: I know it's been a tough morning, "she chirped", but don't worry! At the end of the day, we've got a fun little activity planned! A test of courage that will pit Class 1A against Class 1B!
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The Gamer-Hero Zero
FanfictionIn a world where 80% of the population has superpowers known as Quirks, Izuku Midoriya is born without any. Despite this, his dream of becoming the greatest hero like his idol, All Might, never wavers. One fateful day, Izuku encounters a life-changi...