Chapter 8 - 8: UA High School

More than nine months had passed since ever that incident with the Sludge Villain. I guess it was February now.

During this period, I had spent time as usual. Except that Julia, my mom, came to visit me for a couple of days before leaving. We had some talk about my 'Aura' quirk, spent some time, and then she left again, leaving the allowance of this month here. The good thing was, I would go to leave this country in my third year after high school, that if I completed it.

The rest of the days were like, going to public middle school, having to sit on my ass for a long, before going home again.

My school life had changed after I got my Stand. No one is messing with me now since all they thought I have a Quirk now. I was starting to feel bored. I mean, after years of fighting against classmates with quirks, I was used to it that I felt the emptiness.

Anyway, after school, I would go to my apartment and play card games with the neighbours. They were good people, who knew how to bluff.

After these peaceful events, I'd go inside my apartment and train how to control the ripples.

It was very hard to master since I didn't have a teacher to teach me. Producing these ripples and making them

I can now do some tricks such us exploding the bottles, and standing on the water.

What attracted my interests about this energy to train it, was that it can delay ageing, and strengthen the body. But still, I have to breathe to use it. Not to mention, you can transfer the shockwave of your attack through Hamon. It can be a good solution to extend the range of the attacks of Star Platinum.

It was February and I think it was that time of year.

The students in my age would start to choose the high school they would like to attend, and which departments, such as Heroes class, Public Education class, and Support Class.

Most of them want to become horoes, that in case they had a quirk, and a good one.

All have their reason to be heroes. One is just too good of a person and got affected by the TV. Money is a good purpose as well. Fame can be also a good one, Mt Lady seemed to care of her picture. Another maybe someone who hates villains. And of course, the guy who wants to be popular with girls.

I just want to avoid the Japanese High School, and have fun wasting time there.

Studying for real was a real hell. And here in Japan, you study for six days a week. That's a crime itself.

At this early morning, I was standing in my apartment, in the bathtub.

"Ha~"

I was breathing. I could feel the ripples through my blood flow. They were visible on the water I was standing at.

Very soon, I could stand up, on the water's surface; my feet were like some 20 centimetres deep.

I could walk on the water, but not for a long time. Not to mention how hard it was to run on them, even with the Ripple Energy.

Very soon I got off the tube and commanded Star Platinum to bring me the towel, and then I changed my clothes. Of course, I only extended my hands and let it do the job.

If it were up to me, I would name my Stand, Alfred – from Batman from my original world.

(Alfred: the butler of Batman)

God, I love this Stand. My life is so much better with him. He cleans, cook, serve me the tea, and wash the dishes.

He never complains.

Jokes aside, at this month, my progress with my Stand was much faster. The more I use it, the more I'm getting used to it. Now, I easily can cover myself with Star Platinum and jump precisely, without worrying on falling or getting to the wrong spot.

As I was checking my mail, I noticed a letter with the UA logo. Picking it up, I started reading.

[Dear Lee Angel. We have looked through the Police Chef of Matsufa recommendation about you, plus Mt. Lady's.

We would like to see how you are applying your quirk.

We would like from you to know that you can come to take the public entering test…]

I realised that as I read the rest of the letter, that they want me to pass their test with the others.

Wait, did that woman recommend me. Did she say something bad or good, I don't know.

I yawned as I picked up my phone and checked up the news. Star Platinum was lifting the letter for me.

Shouldn't I pass that, since I had captured Sludge Villain? But again, they may think that I just have a natural advantage at him. Not all villains are made of mud.

Anyway, let me check the date.

'Ow…'

I opened my eyes widely when I saw it. 26th February, which happened to be the same day as the test.

I yawned quickly and made the Stand make me breakfast. It was so precise that it can copy a professional chef. Don't blame me for treating such Stand like this. I didn't choose the power, it chose me. So it should take responsibility. With great power comes great responsibility.

Leaving my house, I was debating if I should make it there jumping or going by taxi.

But I ended up taking the latter as my choice. Very soon, I reached the entrance of the U.A, with the letter in my hand, as it was required for me to get in.

Man, I had to stop and walk, as the traffic was so high. Many cars were parked around me.

Believe me, I was surprised when my sight was hit by the far crowd. As it seems, many people here want to enrol at number one heroic academy, and they are here to take the test.

I couldn't help but to lower my head and sigh.

Today is going to be a busy day. Whatever, I push anyone trying to stand in my way. Behind the crowd was the building of UA School.

It was the first time for me to see it in person, and it was amazing. It looked more like a university than a high school. But it wasn't out of the expected, as you can just imagine how much they are making. I knew that for that I'm a son of a hero as well, and she makes good living.

From this far, I could tell, UA had a very big field, with high buildings.

I joined the crowd, and I was taken inside with the rest of them. I was suddenly, felt, that some eyes were on me. Name it what you want, but I swear that I just felt it. Maybe it was a secondary effect from learning how to use the ripples.

I turned my head and my eyes met a blonde teenage with explosive hair and red eyes.

I recognised him as the teen who I had saved, and he had thanked me in a rude way, so, I told him you are welcome, in a more rude way – I threw him away.

When our eyes met, he just scoffed and turned his head. I just sighed. What a headache.

The next person was the green-haired kid. He looked to be shy, as I saw him standing next to a girl. He was shaking, without realising, and looked nervous. I didn't know why I chuckled, but I found it funny. If it were me, I may just let my hand around her waist, and ask for a date. But I guess I wouldn't as she was too short for my taste.

If I wasn't wrong, his name, or nickname, should be Deku. It was easy to remember since it was pronounced like, you know, the name of our lovely little brothers.

Anyway, he just bowed slightly and entered.

"Oh my, aren't you that person,"

I turned my head and saw a guy approaching me. He was a young man of an average height, 170 cm, blonde slick hair, purple eyes and white pupils.

"Arent' you the guy who I saw with All Might. Month ago, I read an article, Sludge Villian incident."

He stopped and made a friendly smile.

"Ah, I am."

Yes, it was something that had caused an uproar in my neighbour, raised my subscribers at a Japanese social website. It had taken me some time to regain peace again. But some people would just remember.

"Neito Momoma," said he as he extended his hand toward me, looking for a handshake.

I just wanted to make it quick and sent him away, so I extended my hand.

I didn't know why, but a creepy smile was drawn at his face as I gave my hand.

"Nice to meet you," I said.

Suddenly, his facial expression froze as he stared at me in disbelief. "What the heck…" *Cough*

Neito regained his calm demeanour and shook my hand with a smile, "May I know, such a future hero like yourself, what kind of quirks you have to step inside such dangerous situations."

The change in the facial expression made me feel like there was something fishy around. But there were too many possibilities. Probably I shook him with Hamon without realising. He can be a journalist with a plan. Or, worse… he can be a gay stalker.

"Something spirutal," I half-closed my eyes, a frown appeared on my face.

I tried to pull my hand back, but he held it and kept rubbing it.

"Leave my hand! Now."

Star Platinum was just getting out of me, ready to send the kid away.

He had left my hand when I heard a knocking sound.

Behind Neito was a girl with mid-height, around 166cm tall.

She had big teal eyes, fairy skin, a long orange hair that she wore in a ponytail in the left side of her head with three bangs on her forehead, a slim built, a perky huge chest that she can be proud of.

Well, she looked more mature and pretty, than a high-school student. Maybe I'll ask for a date a year later. Who knows?

Neito was bowing down with her hand on the back of his head.

"Just leave me, there is something strange about thi—"

He was trying to say something. All it earned him was another hit at his head.

I stared strangely at the situation.

My only idea was, 'what the…; is this high school or middle school test.'

The girl just looked at me and forced a smile.

"Hey, my name is Itsuka Kendo; I apologize for my friend's behaviour here. His personality sometimes can be out of control."

Neito struggled and tried to say something before getting a knock on his head.

I only opened my jaw a bit, wondering how Neito can keep his face's water when he is getting scolded publicly.

"Nice to meet you; Lee Angel." I nodded and faked a cough.

"Thanks of understanding," she said, "hope you get a good score at your test."

"Yes, you too."

"Well, I have to leave."

Itsuka said, pushing Neito away.

I let a very deep sigh as I made my way with the crowd. 'These people!'

I then entered the building and went with the others. As the UA staff were gathering us to one big hall.