Explosive Touch [Bakugo Katsuki x OC] - Book 1

Chapter 5 - This Isn't Going to End Well

"Sorry for not calling you yesterday, sweetie. There was a late night villain attack. I came home pretty late and I assumed you were already asleep."

"It's fine, Dad. I was really tired anyway. Did you catch the villain?"

"Of course. Everything's fine, nobody got hurt – same old job well done."

"That's good."

"So, Aizawa-kun, huh?"

"Right. I didn't even recognize him at first – you always describe him as a fun and lively person but in reality he's just so... so..."

"Okay, okay, maybe my words are a little misleading. But I assure you – you're in good hands. He's actually a pretty good teacher, or so I've heard. If he hasn't expelled anyone yet, then he probably sees potential in all of you. Just give it some time and you'll get used to it eventually."

"I hope so. He has a neat Quirk though. Sucks that he isn't all that well-known."

"He's always been the shy type, not to mention that he doesn't like the media at all."

"Yeah, he looks the part. Well, I'm going into the classroom now so talk to you again tonight!"

"Bye, Atsuhi!"

"Bye!"

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UA was a school for budding heroes. But what good was a hero whose only strength was their Quirk? Heroes saved people. And as such, they served as role models for thousands.

But role models are supposed to be people you can and should look up to. So what happens when your role model knows no English, no Math, no Science. Aren't poorly educated people always looked upon as examples of where you shouldn't end up in life?

Because of this, no matter how strong one's Quirk was, no matter how heroic one's actions were, how brave one's spirit was, how strong one's will was, education was a must.

Atsuhi had tried to convince herself many times that even a hero always needed those basic subjects. If anything, she knew this better than anyone – she's had to fall back on the basic principles of physics, chemistry, and biology time and time again when using her powers.

Even so, this is basically torture!!

Let's be real – those who actually enjoyed their time spent in class were few and far between. And yet, you always somehow endured it, whether it be because you were waiting for the next break when you'd get to talk to your friends again, or you were simply excited for the day to finally be over.

That's what Atsuhi had been doing for years now. Yet, today this strategy had finally failed her.

And not just her either. A quick look around the classroom told much the same story – many faces were exhausted, some were straight-up asleep, others barely awake, walking the thin line between just closing their eyes for a brief second and sinking deep into dreamland.

But UA's regular classes couldn't have been that bad. After all, they were taught by pro heroes! That had to have been at least a little exciting, no?

Well, it would've been. Had the class not known what was coming afterwards.

Because UA functioned a little differently than normal schools. In the morning, the students were forced to endure (or in some cases, sleep through) the regular classes you'd find in any other school, be it one for budding heroes or not. But it was the afternoon that everyone looked forward to.