Chapter 5: Battle Trials Pt.1

It's the next day and I've arrived at school. Today was pretty much the same as yesterday with most people not talking to me and staring but the difference was that Kirishima and Mina talked to me a lot during classes and lunch break. Even Momo, though they were merely some greetings and passing words.

The day was just as boring as in the anime and everyone was lazing at their desk waiting for the next class. I sat with Kirishima and Mina surrounding my desk.

"Aaaaaah, so boring! Present Mic's class was extraaaaaaaaaa boring" complained Mina.

"I was expecting something more exciting to be honest. I need more action" said Kirishima.

"Well maybe we'll get that action soon," I said, making them look at me questioningly.

I knew that any minute now, a gigantic man with massive muscles will be arriving through the door like a normal person.

As if on cue, I heard his approach.

"I AM HERE!!!!! WALKING THROUGH THE DOOR LIKE A NORMAL PERSON!!!!!" and in came the No.1 Symbol of Peace, All Might, in buff form.

"It's All Might!!!" Everyone started to cheer.

"The Number One hero is teaching us!?!"

"His costume!!! He's wearing Golden Age!!!"

"I WILL BE TEACHING YOU FOUNDATIONAL HERO STUDIES. TODAY WE WILL BE DOING...BATTLE TRIALS!!!!" he announced, striking a pose with a card in his hand. If this were my old world I'd be cringing so hard but it's bearable now.

"FOR THE BATTLE TRIAL, YOU'LL NEED BATTLE ATTIRE! WE HAVE PREPARED THE GEAR THAT YOU'VE REQUESTED TO MATCH YOUR QUIRKS! NOW GET CHANGED AND EVERYONE GATHER AT BATTLEGROUNDS B!" he tapped against the wall and cases popped out of it. With all that said and done, he sped out of the classroom leaving a small dust cloud.

Grabbing my suitcase, I walked out to the changing rooms.

<<<<<At Battlegrounds B Site>>>>>

All Might's laughter rang out to the students as they came out the tunnel in their hero costumes, the flashy colors and designs making them each stand out.

As more people gathered they started admiring each other's costumes. Everyone had the same hero costumes from the anime.

Walking out the tunnel, the wind picked up and blew my knee-length black coat. I pretty much copied the same outfit as Akutagawa from the anime including the white jabot. The coat was made out of the same material as Aizawas restraining scarf. It seemed durable and flexible so it was the best choice for me. Thin body armor was underneath my dress shirt over my chest area.

My outfit didn't look very heroic and flashy as the others but I certainly radiated an aura that attracted the eyes. Mina ran over with Kirishima not far behind.

"Woah, Akutagawa, I'm totally digging your outfit! It really suits you" said Mina excitedly. I've yet to see her run out of energy. It's actually kinda cute.

Kirishima followed up, "Yeah man, it totally goes with your edgy aura". I chuckled a bit at that.

"You guys look pretty good too," I complimented back, getting a giggle out of Mina and Kirishima smiled at me, striking a pose and giving me a thumbs up.

Mentally I'm actually not much older than them. Just two years or so, so I don't really have a problem interacting with them as much as I thought I would. I still have a ways to go before being a bit more open with them though, our friendship has just started but compared to my past life, I'm actually putting in some effort. Anyway, enough about this.

Izuku came running out a few seconds later in his homemade costume, gaining some compliments from Uraraka while he blushed under his mask at Uraraka's costume. Mineta was beside him giving a thumbs up. Both of them are weird.

I turned to look over at Momo and golly. How was this costume design allowed? Aren't they like, 15? Well whatever, I'm not gonna ogle or anything. I don't wanna be labeled as a perv like Mineta.

Clearing his throat, All Might gained our attention as he started to talk/read about the battle trial. He explained how we'll be doing indoor battle training. A 2v2 where one group will be the villains and the other group will be the heroes. The villains win if they successfully defend the bomb on a certain floor of the building and the heroes win by either subduing all the villains or securing the bombs.

Pulling out a box we all draw a ticket and the one we match up with will be our partner. Midoriya pairs up with Ochako and Bakugou with Iida. I was paired up with Jiro. Walking over to her, I introduced myself since I haven't actually talked to anyone outside of Kirishima, Mina, and Momo.

"Hello, looks like we'll be pairing together," I said, nodding towards her.

"Uh, yeah. The name's Kyoka Jiro" she introduced herself.

"Akutagawa. Ryunosuke Akutagawa. Let's talk about our plan later when we're called up 'kay?"

"Sure"

The first group to battle is Group A consisting of Izuku Midoriya and Ochako Uraraka vs Group D consisting of Katsuki Bakugou and Tenya Iida. As they go to their assigned building the rest of us went to the monitoring room to watch their trial.

The battle started and Bakugou sneak attacked Midoriya and Uraraka. Following that Midoriya had his whole conversation about being a changed man after his amateurish judo throw. It still worked though so you can't really complain. His telling Bakugou about his patterns nullified the advantage he had in knowing all his moves. What an idiot.

Uraraka had sneaked up to Iida earlier on in the fight but was discovered shortly after. Iida was doing his ridiculous villainous gestures that got a small chuckle out of me. Being in that badass suit but doing those stupid poses, I couldn't help it.

Some of the class looked at me in surprise, as I haven't been the most expressive person since they've met me.

Back to the battle, it's the final clash. With his charged-up smash, Midoriya tore a hole through all the floors at the cost of both his arms. Uraraka used her improvised move, managing to secure the bomb. A stretcher was brought shortly after, carrying Midoriya to the infirmary.

It was a very entertaining battle. The fights are so much more entertaining now that I can see them in person instead of on a screen. I know I'm watching it on a screen right now too but it's still exhilarating to know I can participate in such awesome fights.

Huh, that's odd. I've never really enjoyed fights before, and I've rarely been in fights too. Seems my mindset has slowly changed a bit. But no matter. It's better to be motivated and stuff. Anime has proven that having a strong will or whatever gives zenkai boost in dire moments.

Now it was time for Group B with Shoto Todoroki and Mezo Shoji and Group I with Mashirao Ojiro and Toru Hagakure. That ended as you expected. With Todoroki freezing the entire building. So freaking OP. If only he'd use his fire more, then he could solo the entire class. As I am now, I can't beat him or use Tenma Tengai with my weak body but I'll get there. I'm only getting started hehe.

After another match, it was now Group G vs Group C. Ryunosuke Akutagawa and Kyoka Jiro vs Momo Yaoyorozu and Minoru Mineta. Well, not very strong combatants but Momo can be tricky with all the stuff she can create.

"That's us" Jiro looks over at me.

"Let's get it I guess," I say as we walk out.