Eiyū no shinboru (Symbol of A Hero)

New Face

Those massive walls and the sky high building being protected by them stared her in the face. She was nervous, anyone would be able to tell. But she had to put on a brave face. Only a bit longer. 

It was her first day, she knew there would be whispering. I mean who joins the top hero school in the middle of the year. But she didn't have a choice, she had to be here. It was an honor and a privilege to be let in so late. She knew it was only because of her last name.

Misaki let out a breath, it was bad enough that the school day had already started. She had been late. Her legs carry her down the lengthy hallway and towards the principles office. Her acceptance letter had said to meet here first and that someone would be showing her around for the day. To be honest Misaki couldn't care less about being shown around, she had looked up a map of the entire school online the previous night. 

It was quiet which bothered her. Normally there would be students lingering in the halls because they refused to go to class. But she forgets that this school is anything but normal. Misaki feels out of place in such a massive building. Tugging her skirt down a little more, she makes it to the office of principle Nezu. 

A light voice tells her to enter. Misaki didn't expect to see a small mouse like creature drinking a cup of tea. She scans the room, suddenly nervous. The pit in her stomach hadn't shown up until now. 

"Please, sit." Nezu motions to the opposite couch, "Would you like some tea?" 

Misaki stares at him, unsure at first. She felt strange that he was offering her, a student, a cup of tea as if she were faculty. She turns him down and takes a seat, shifting her knees close together. 

"Very well, Lets cut to the chase shall we?" Nezu suggests. 

Misaki nods, unable to form words at the moment. She couldn't help but wonder who would be her guide for the day. 

"Now, I've looked over your file and if you would like I could ask All Might to come and meet-" 

"N-no! Um, sorry it's just I wanted to wait a bit until I actually say anything." Misaki interrupts, talk about being embarrassed. 

Principle Nezu nods as a faint knock on the door sounds throughout the room. Misaki can't help but fiddle with the edge of her skirt. Truthfully, she hadn't even begun to think about how she would tell him. Part of her wondered if he already knew and just didn't care. But then again, what if he was looking for her too? 

A timid voice disrupts her inner thoughts, "Y-you asked for me sir?" 

Misaki turns and stands, making eye contact with the boy. His hair is everywhere. Was her first though, her second one not much better. He has a million freckles. He stares back, a noticeable redness spreading across his cheeks. He clears his throat and his eyes dart across the room. He was making her nervous. 

"Ah Mr. Midoriya, thank you for coming so quickly. Now, if you wouldn't mind I have assigned you to be Misaki's guide for the day. She is to be a new student at U.A. starting today." the principle explains. 

The green haired teen turns toward Misaki, extending his hand, "I-I'm Izuku Midoriya," 

He's smiling at her which causes Misaki to almost turn away. But something about his smile is almost contagious, "Misaki Yoshida," she lies. She can't be too sure how close this kid is to All Might. 

Nezu escorts them both into the hallway and Misaki follows behind Izuku, schedule in hand. She scans it over and is satisfied with the amount of classes. 

"S-so, do you mind if I ask what your quirk is? I'm really into calculating people's quirks." her guide squeaks out, pulling out a burnt notebook from his bag. His request catches Misaki off guard, she hasn't had anyone blatantly ask her that before.