"Midoriya, congratulations. I saw all of your excellent battles!"
"Well, thank you, All Might!!"
The U.A. High School Sports Festival ended, and naturally, there was an award ceremony. Midoriya Izuku, as the champion, took first place, followed by Todoroki Shoto as the runner-up, and Bakugo Katsuki and Ojiro Mashirao, who were eliminated in the semifinals, shared third place.
On the award podium, the main referee usually presented the medals, but this year was different—everyone eagerly awaited the appearance of the hero.
"I am here!!"
With his iconic phrase, All Might descended from the sky to the center of the sports festival arena, and the audience erupted in excited cheers.
This was All Might, the No.1 hero everyone admired. As the "Symbol of Peace," he was a teacher at U.A. High School, and this year's award ceremony was his to host.
After awarding and hugging the third and second place winners, All Might personally placed the medal on Midoriya Izuku, honoring the champion.
Seeing Midoriya so excited after receiving the award from him, All Might felt genuinely happy for the boy. He had proven himself through hard work—even without a Quirk, he was not inferior to others!
The U.A. Sports Festival ended, and the champion was crowned... Then Midoriya Izuku got busy!
First, the business course students surrounded him, evaluating him as the champion and making him the focus of their promotion. This was inevitable during the sports festival.
Then, the media caught Midoriya Izuku for an interview, focusing on whether he was the "Steel Wire Death God"—but Midoriya didn't answer, and the reporters assumed he was.
Finally, his mom, Midoriya Inko, called, crying with joy to congratulate him. Midoriya understood her reaction—his family had a tradition of crying when excited.
And so, the U.A. Sports Festival came to an end....
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In a tall building, in a dark, closed room, a person with a tumor on his head and no eyes was "watching" TV. Why was he "watching" TV without eyes?
This person's fingers extended black, metal-like branches directly into the TV, and the content on the TV was transmitted directly into his brain.
The TV was showing the U.A. High School Sports Festival. During this annual event, TV programs usually broadcast the live sports festival.
"Third year, Togata Mirio, Quirk is 'Permeation'?"
"That doesn't seem as simple as just permeation."
The man propped his head with one hand and used the other to "watch" TV. On the TV, Togata Mirio used great power in the third-year competition, knocking over his opponent.
"All Might really found an excellent successor!"
The man looked a bit troubled. During the League of Villains' invasion of USJ, Kurogiri brought him news that a student named Togata Mirio needed attention.
After gathering information about Togata Mirio, this man, the mastermind behind the League of Villains, was quite troubled. All Might's successor was too outstanding, and comparing him to his own successor made him feel uneasy.
At this time, the TV switched to the first-year sports festival, and Midoriya Izuku caught the man's attention.
"This kid, I remember he has no Quirk, right?"
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The U.A. Sports Festival ended. The intense and exciting matches were unforgettable, but the students had to return to their studies. In the Hero Course Class A classroom:
"Everyone did very well in this year's sports festival. Most of the finalists were from our class, but unfortunately, you didn't win the championship."
Class A's homeroom teacher, Aizawa Shouta, with his usual deadpan face, stated the painful truth. Although Todoroki Shoto, who came in second, didn't say anything, Bakugo, who came in third, looked furious because Class B students mocked him after the festival.
"Hey, isn't this the guy who swore to win the championship? Where's the champion? Where's the champion!?"
A boy with a punchable face, Monoma Neito from Class B, didn't like Class A for some reason. Now he seized the chance to mock Bakugo. Of course, Bakugo, the explosive barrel, couldn't hold back, but someone acted before him.
A giant fist chopped Monoma Neito on the neck, knocking him out.
"Sorry, this guy has a big mouth."
An orange-haired girl with a ponytail apologized to Bakugo. She was Kendou Itsuka, the Class B president and the big sister figure in Class B.
Although Bakugo didn't explode at that moment, the sting of not winning the championship was already in his heart. Now, anyone who mentioned it would face his wrath.
"The sports festival is over. If you have regrets, work harder next year. Today, I have two announcements for you."
Aizawa-sensei, with his usual deadpan face, looked at the students who seemed to have guessed and said:
"First, after the sports festival, it's time for hero internships. Hero agencies will send you invitations, or you can go to the designated agencies that cooperate with the school."
As soon as Aizawa Shouta finished speaking, the students started whispering.
"Just as expected!"
"After all, it's a tradition at U.A. High School."
"I want to go to [Mountain Lady]!!"
The students of Class A, who knew about the previous arrangements at U.A. High School, were not surprised. Of course, the outspoken Mineta Minoru was punched to the ground by Takeyama-san for making inappropriate comments about her sister, Takeyama Urei. It was like asking for trouble.
Aizawa Shouta wasn't angry as he watched the students talking among themselves. U.A. High School had a free-spirited atmosphere with not many rules, but he still had to finish what he was saying.
"Secondly, a new student will be joining Hero Course Class A."
"What!!!"
The whole class was shocked! It had been a while since the school started, and now a new student was joining? Were they being pranked?!
Ignoring the overly surprised students of Class A, Aizawa Shouta turned to the door and said:
"Come in!"
"Um..."
A green-haired boy walked in front of the surprised Class A students. They all knew him, and he bowed his head and introduced himself:
"Hello, everyone, I'm Midoriya Izuku!"
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