Explosive Touch [Bakugo Katsuki x OC] - Book 1

Chapter 3 - With Her Head Held High

"You're sure you'll find it by yourself? There's some real confusing streets in the area..."

"Dad. You're the one who used to get lost all the time. Believe it or not, I actually have some sense of direction."

"Oh, so now you're going to remind me about it all the time, just like your mother used to. You two are too cruel. Hey? Hey, I can hear you laughing, Atsuhi! Stop it! A future hero shouldn't be laughing at others' misfortune like that!"

"C'mon, you're just acting like a child."

"Well, you're all grown up now. Just taking your place."

"I'm going to cut you off right here. This conversation's taking a weird turn."

"Sure, sure."

"Oh, by the way, I have to be up in like, two minutes, so..."

"Of course, first impressions are important, no? Have a nice first day of school, Atsuhi!"

"Thanks! Good luck with work today too! 'Til tonight."

Atsuhi rubbed her sleepy eyes and yawned, reaching out to her bedside table where she set down her phone. Then she tossed aside her blanket and stood up, heading to the bathroom.

After so many years, here it was. Her first day as a student at UA. She couldn't possibly describe how excited she felt but it was certainly enough to get her out of bed earlier than usual. Moreover, throughout the whole process of getting ready for the day, she moved about with a hop to her step and glee radiating off her face.

Once she was all ready to go, the girl walked up to the door, a hand already on the handle, ready to open it and begin the day for real. Before she did though, she glanced at the big full-length mirror beside it, taking in her appearance one final time. Her blonde hair tied into two identical braids, resting on either of her shoulders, her long bangs framing her cheerful face, her uniform reminding her of her life-long dream.

Everything was perfect.

Thus, with a big smile to boot, Atsuhi was ready to head out.

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Dad said the streets might be confusing... But he never mentioned anything about the school itself!!

Then again, for such a large building, perhaps it was her own fault she hadn't foreseen something like this happening. In the end, it had taken the girl a good few minutes of aimless wandering around the halls to spot a tall door with a big 1A written on it. She had to resist the urge to facepalm at just the thought of how many times she must've passed right by it.

Well, at least I found it now. Wow, it's... huge...

All confidence she might've had in the morning was already lost. Atsuhi now stood before the literal and figurative door separating her from her new future on the path of becoming a hero. It was an intimidating feeling alright.

Well, it's not like I can turn back now.

It's not like I want to turn back now.

She tried psyching herself up but as she soon realized, the best thing she could do now was just open the door. So, with quivering fingers, she slid it open, the cogs in her mind turning rapidly before she'd even laid eyes upon the people inside.

Let's see now... I'd feel a whole lot better if I just so happen to find someone I know in here.

Midoriya-kun had a really high score on the entrance exam, didn't he? So maybe he's here- nope, don't see him around. Moving on, hm... What about Uraraka? She was third so she's definitely in, right...? Well, I don't see her either.