Chapter 55: UA High (1)
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Momo walked back to Neji, almost hugging him in ecstasy, though she did stop before that could happen, she didn't want to give others weird ideas. They weren't dating, after all.
Only when she stood beside him did he murmur "Congrats". She curled her lips up as he started to compliment her.
Midway to his compliments, some girls approached them.
"I am Mina, nice to meet you!"
"And I am Itsuka Kendo, I was going to say how great you did in the match! I was at the edge of the seat the whole time! I for one am very scared since my quirk is hand-related, and in this game, using hands is forbidden."
Momo smiled awkwardly and gave Neji a look from the corner of her eyes, Neji just shrugged and waved her off, taking a walk to the boys and standing beside Denki Kaminari, instead.
He didn't want to restrict Momo from making friends just because of him. Well, at least as long as the 'friends' aren't weird.
It was when Aizawa declared the next match. Hanta Sero vs Tsuyu Asui. Neji was starting to see why Aizawa said there won't be any unfairness.
For example, in this new match, Hanta has a useful quirk that can restrain anyone, but in this case, since using Quirks on the opponent is banned, he'd instead use it on the football. However, along with Tsuyu's frog reflexes and her long tongue, she would be able to counter this easily.
It wasn't perfect, of course, but it was as perfect as it could be based on the context of the characters. While Sero and Tsuyu walked to the field, Neji heard a 'Psst!' calling him.
Turning to his left, he met Kaminari who looked at him with a smile.
"Hey man, is that… Yaoyorozu girl, your girlfriend?"
Neji almost raised an eyebrow before shrugging and focusing on the match. "We are close, but we haven't started dating yet."
They weren't dating. There was a reason for that. A… very concerning one.
Before Kaminari could have any weird ideas, Neji cleared.
"Don't try pursuing her though." He gave him a small smile. "Accidents are normal, after all."
"Err… o-okay."
Kaminari couldn't tell what he meant by this, but he had a bad feeling, so he just swiftly turned his gaze forward. Even without Neji saying it, Kaminari could see they were very close, so he wasn't going to pursue her anyway. Kaminari liked girls, but he wasn't into stealing others' girls.
Well, all of this is considering he could even come close to stealing someone who Neji was going after.
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The next matches went smoothly. Todoroki went against Bakugo, shit was weird, but it ended with Bakugo winning.
Todoroki had obstructed his goalpost with ice, but Bakugo easily broke it with his explosions. Todoroki was able to score 3 goals, by the time Bakugo did 5. Mr. Icy-hot could have done better, truthfully, but from what I understood he never played such games before. Poor cunt.
Also, some people were exempt from the 'No Hands' rule. For example, Uraraka couldn't start her quirk without using her hands, and Itsuka Kendo's quirk is basically her hands. It truly seems Aizawa has done his research, he's a good teacher.
Oh, and unlike how people would think the others would call it unfair, they were completely chill with it, after all, even if they were teens, they were at the top of this country, they were more mature than most.
Anyway, this was the 19th match, Toru Hagakure vs Ochako Uraraka.
"Another perfect match…" I mumbled while wearing sunglasses… for reasons.
Uraraka can goal super easily just after touching the ball once since a light kick can throw the gravity-less ball to space. Yet, she couldn't just carelessly kick it either, since she has no idea where her opponent is. For all she knew, Toru might be standing right in front of the ball, thus if she throws the ball there, it'd be blocked by her.
This was an interesting match for me, not because of the premise… but because of what I was seeing with
I looked forward as Toru ran with the ball on her legs, kicking it slowly with a sweaty face. Her small perky boobs jumped up and down as my eyes followed their movement fixedly. A trail of sweat dripped down between her cleavage until it fell inside her navel.
Yes, I could see the invisible girl.
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Apparently, she looks like Chika Fujiwara. Goddamit, their personalities match too. Though who knew Eyes of the Lord was this useful? I guess since it's supposed to see 'every' movement, it can't just ignore a movement just because it is invisible, can it?
Very good feature, 5-star.
"Hey man, you okay?"
Suddenly Kirishima's voice interrupted my view causing me to frown under my sunglasses.
"Why are you wearing sunglasses?"
I sighed and turned off EL and lowered my glasses at him, my new cosmic blue eyes meeting his.
"You see, as beautiful as my eyes are, they are sometimes too sensitive to light."
I turned back to the match with EL on, nodding to Kirishima's concerned words. I have no excuse for the octagram in my eyes, so it's better to hide it.
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"The winner of the 19th match is Ochako Uraraka."
Hagakure scored 3 goals, but Uraraka still won in the end. They were getting along regardless of the loss though.
Now is the time for the 20th match, meaning Neji's match. He eyed his inevitable enemy who was instead busy with Todoroki.
'Geh.' He shrugged.
It was when Aizawa called,
"For match 20, Neji Hado and Inasa Yoarashi, please come and stand inside."
At the same time, Momo ran to Neji and whispered, "Hehe, time to prove your arrogant words back then~"
Neji stared at her for a second. 'They're weak.', he said. She seemed to be looking forward to seeing him prove his words.
At this, Neji made a sad face. 'To think my girl would test me, haiyaah.'
He didn't mind it, not when he knew Momo. She was just a bit curious. He aced all the Quirk-related tests in Middle school. However, he rarely used minimal effort. Everything ended even before things started. So Momo was curious about his limits.
Though it was foolish of her to think a Hero Course student would be able to push him to his limits.
Knowing this, the least he could do was... show off in her honour.
….
Neji walked inside the field and stood opposite Inasa who had a stupid smile on his face.
"There is no shame in losing, however, I hope we'll get along after this."
He said, sounding so genuine. He's a nice dude, but he's arrogant. Well, uh, not like Neji could complain. Nevermind, Neji just didn't like him looking down on him, that's all.
He could hear the whisper in the audience, asking how many points he and Inasa had gotten in the Entrance exam. Momo informed them about Inasa being a recommended student, so he didn't have to take the normal exam, and as for Neji, she refused to answer.
However, the people present in the 'Hell', the people who saw Neji in action, didn't bother with it, not at all. They knew who the silver-head was, what his powers were and how his personality was.
This caused Neji to smile at Inasa too.
"The game starts now!"
At Aizawa's announcement. Neji's smile became a grin just as he raised a finger at the football, the ball immediately jumped in his direction as it was pulled by his [Earring of Authority]. However… midair, it stopped.
Fhoo~
Wind encircled around the ball, Inasa had his head highered with his hand raised and his palm facing upwards.
"Hoh…"
Neji muttered just as Inasa did the same.
"Telekinesis?"
Inasa inquired as the ball started to move towards him, but as Neji gripped the ball with more force, the ball stopped right there.
At the exact middle of the field, at the air, the ball floated, moving behind once, then moving forward – continuing the motion.
The crowd was dead silent seeing the game of control happen for exactly 10 seconds before a laugh left the silver head's mouth.
"Such control. Wind is a very strong element if used right, and it does seem you can use it that way." Neji acknowledged.
His telekinesis might not be strong enough to tear apart a building, or pick up even 9 Tons like Izuku, but when it comes to smaller objects, his control is matchless. Yet Inasa could match it.
"Truly formidable."
However… Inasa didn't like being talked like this. No, the silver-head did compliment him, but it was as if an adult was praising a child for being able to walk properly. Why did he sound like he was superior to him?
If Neji could hear his thoughts, his answer would have been, "Because I am.", but luckily he couldn't or he would have a weirdo after him.
Inasa gave the last blast of his power on the ball, causing it to flip upwards instead of forwards because of the pressure from both sides.
As it rolled in the air and Inasa decided to grab it again, however, his eyes were instead fixed on the figure of the silver-head who kicked the ground with blasting shockwaves and jumped in the air.
As his opponent's figure leapt into the air, in front of the ball, he flipped in the air just as his waist bent and his right leg slammed on the ball creating a sonic boom in the air just as the ball surged inside the goal post.
"..."
Silence fell on the ground except for Neji's feet landing on it.
From the crowd, Momo was shocked at first before her lips curled up.
Inasa on the other hand had a hard time processing things before a large frown appeared on his face.
Neji simply smiled. "There is no shame in losing."
Even Aizawa was a little surprised. While he was in the air Aizawa's eyes could barely follow him....
"...Neji Hado has scored 1." He nonetheless announced.
A magnificent cheers of 'Whoa!' left the crowd which Neji basked on while Inasa took a better position.
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This was easy. Showing off is fun. But I got a match to end now. Though from the looks of it it'd be a 5-0 match.
It's not my fault that he's weak.
I stood straight as Aizawa announced, "Start!", again.
The ball immediately flew forward with a bursting sound and rushed at the goal post fast. As fast as the wind.
It took me a little effort to jump in front of the ball, but I nonetheless stopped it, I blocked it with a… shield. A round, golden, shield made of solid shockwave.
Remember when my quirk became Level 5 and I got the ability to manipulate my shockwave's density? By concentrating, I can create a small shield that dissipates in a few dozens of seconds. But… this is enough for now.
Before the ball could bounce off the solid shield of shockwave, I blasted the shield forward, thus pushing the ball towards the post on the other side at a speed beyond it came forward.
However, being super close to the trajectory, Inasa was fast to react, as he jumped in front of the ball just like me, creating a solid square wall of wind.
Interesting technique.
I just blasted forward with shockwaves, coming just above the ball, I kicked it with my feet, breaking his wind barrier and crashing it into the goal post.
"There is a difference of power between us," I muttered as I landed on the ground.
Telekinesis is just one of my powers, but wind is all Inasa got. However, the current Inasa's wind manipulation is at a bit above basics, he can't do the 'supernatural' things as of yet.
So… is it even a question who'd win?
"Neji Hado has scored 2."
Aizawa's words confirmed.
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Round 3 started. I simply ran towards the ball. Inasa tried to move the ball with his wind, but it kept it still with my telekinesis.
He was trying to push, I was trying to push, so we were nullifying each other. After that, it was a match of strength and speed as played normal football. Inasa was a guy bigger than most, bigger than me even, he also had a very well defined body for a 15-year-old, but it still can't match my 100+ stats.
Instead of using my quirk this time, I simply played with the ball with my legs while Inasa did the same without any choice. He tried to snatch the ball from me, but I kicked it back with my left leg and brought it forward with my right. Then dancing it around my leg I kicked it inside the goal post again.
"Neji has scored 3."
By this time, the winner of the match… was more clear than water.
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"Whoa."
Mina gasped while her eyes observed the fight. They glittered seeing the silver-haired kid single-handedly dominating the match.
"Are you two dating?"
She asked Momo, turning to her.
"If not, can you give me his number?!"
Momo smiled awkwardly at her cheerful tone.
First of all, she didn't expect him to show off like this. Momo didn't doubt him that he could beat Inasa, but she was just curious after seeing Inasa single-handedly dominate Todoroki, just like how Neji was doing right now. Now she got her answers but…
An opened honey jar is bound to attract bees.
Well, not like she minded… that much. Neji and she were just friends, even if they were a bit closer than normal, he was just a friend… He never talked about dating before, so she also never pushed it, fearful that it'd make him mad, or even worse, ruin their friendship.
She could only see two reasons why he never talked about dating; one, he doesn't want to date anyone, or two, he just sees her as a friend, so he doesn't want to date her specifically.
Either way, she wasn't confident enough to take the initiative. She would wait for him to talk about it… and if he doesn't do that in, well, a few months, she'd just move on. It's not like there aren't more boys in the world, in this school.
If only Momo knew the reason... If Neji starts dating her, Nejire would surely come to learn about it, and when she would, he knew how mad she'd get. At the same time, Momo would also learn that Nejire and he have a weird relationship, and he had no idea how she would take it in. So taking a misstep here would push him into a cliff, causing multiple possible problems to arise at once. He wasn't willing to do that before he made both girls either accept each other, or make them love him so much that no matter what, they wouldn't mind sharing him. He has yet to decide which one to choose.
However, he should indeed act fast, if not… Momo might slip off. Girls are like fish, slimy fish. If you aren't able to grab it when she throws herself at you, she'd be lost in the water.
"No, we aren't dating," Momo answered with a giggle. "Though I can't give you his number, unfortunately. He asked me not to give it to others after I accidentally gave it to a creepy aunty. Sorry."
She made an apologetic face to which Mina sighed.
Just then,
"Round 5, Neji Hado has scored 5. The winner of the 20th round is Neji Hado."
Aizawa announced as Momo stuttered. She just missed the last goal!
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