Days had passed after the final results had been revealed.
U.A gave us two weeks to rest, until the start of June. After that, we would go to summer camp.
Though, I can think of 10 better places to spend the vacation at.
Although I wanted to skip it at first, Yu had told me that summer camp isn't a vacation as we think. It's a place where we are going to train our Quirks.
Quirks can be trained, improved, and evolve at some point. That was something the heroes doesn't share publicly very much.
Of course, some heroes would force their kids to train at early ages, based on that information. That reminded me of Shoto and Enji. It was very logical why Shoto was stronger than most of his peers.
Anyway, Julia had decided to leave the country for a month, and then she would come back when the camp ends.
They were unpleasant news, but I could understand. I spent those free days with her, as it was what I have to do.
I stood at the airport, staring at Julia, as she was holding her bags, ready to leave, in a private jet. Most heroes don't travel in public airlines, since they may have enemies.
"You can just stay here if you feel so." Although I complained a bit about her existence during the exams, I still didn't want her to leave. It was nice to have her during this duration.
"Well. I would like to. But you would be in that camp of yours, and I would have to stay at home." She hugged me close to her, crushing her huge chest on mine, reminding me of my good childhood.
She continued. "If I can't spend time with you here. Then there is no reason for me to stay in Japan."
She has a point. But it would be nice to know that she's close.
"I can skip classes if you want." I closed my hands on her back.
"Good Grief. Here, I said it your way." She sighed. "Anyway. I need to go back and raise my ranking as a hero. With the power-up, I guess I would get the agency of the family.
"Besides, I want to go back and brag about you. My kid is a genius" She smiled proudly as she took her hands back. "Some people are going to be salty there. I need to see that."
"Don't overwork." I frowned. "And be sure to increase my allowance if that happened."
Julia put her hands on her hips, lowered her head, and let a helpless sigh. "Ha~ and here I thought you would be happy since you would gain control over the house…"
"Why would I," I clicked my tongue, showing disappointment.
"Lee," Julia called after a pause.
"Yes."
"Don't forget." She patted my arm. "Although I may not be there to watch you…"
"Yes?" I raised my eyebrow.
The way she was glancing at me with her big green eyes made my emotions rise a bit. It was such an affectionate glance.
"Always wear protection." She then gave me a kiss on the cheek. "buy a package. You're going to a camp, away from the city.
These are dangerous times. You have always to be prepared. "
My facial expression froze. Julia laughed when she saw this. She gave me a last hug, a few words, and said that she would come soon.
"Whatever. I don't care anyway." I pretended to be cold. I didn't want to show the emotions that took over me. I would feel lonely without her. But I won't show that. "Tsk." I clicked my tongue.
"Right." Julia shook her head. "Anyway. I'll call you once I reach the homeland."
"Yeah, Yeah. I'll be waiting." I turned to walk. But stopped when she called.
"Lee, in the fridge, there are some home meals that you like. Be sure to eat to your fullest before going to the camp "
I released a sad sigh. "They won't last long."
"You eat too much. I know that." She giggled. "And don't forget to let your phone next to you. I don't want you to miss any call."
"I won't." I then waved my hand and walked away.
"And you are going to good grief at me." She said.
But I shook my index. "What an ordeal."
I expected that she would expect this.
"You grew up so fast." She swept her eye and got inside the plan.
Since my apartment would feel empty, I guess I would stay at Yu's place until the camp day's come.
As for Julia, I hope she comes back soon, but I would never say that out loud.
I guess I'll have to spend time having Snu-Snu now.
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"On the line, take your seats."
Kan said as he was checking a list, before looking at the students in front of him.
I was standing at the U.A entrance, with the rest of the first-year students.
Two busses were in front of us. One was for A-1, and the other was for the B1.
The other one launched first, and then, ours, as we entered late.
My classmates around were flattering as they took their seat. I heard them as I made my way inside last. Ibara was praying. Pony was getting her doze of keratin. The guys were discussing what kind of games they should play. And the rest is obvious.
They were expecting some kind of vacation.
I took a seat and relaxed. I was staring at the window as the bus started moving.
"Lee…" came a quiet voice, as Reiko spotted me and smiled. "Long time no see."
Looking at her, I smiled back and nodded. "You look fine."
"Yeah, I do." She nodded. "You didn't come to the school gathering, last week."
"To know that, I didn't think you would go," I replied.
Last week, UA allowed its students to use the school's pool to relieve themselves from the summer heat. I was invited to it. But because I was in a bad mood, since Julia left some emptiness, I didn't go.
Besides, Yu's apartment has a good air conditioner, so the summer's heat didn't bother me at all.
Reiko paused for a brief and continued. "Well, I thought you'd be there."
I shrugged my shoulders. "I didn't say I would come in the first place."
The conversation went long. When the one sitting next to me, Rin, stood up to change his seat, Reiko shook her body, ready to stand up.
But she stopped her action as soon as Itsuka sat next to me.
"Finally, he left," Itsuka said as she sat and her body was against mine.
"I know," I said, lifting my hand before scratching her orange hair.
Kan was glaring in my direction as if he was telling me not to start a romance here.
I ignored him and turned to Itsuka. "So, what's up?"
She started some random topic as the bus was moving. It was a good way to kill time, as we went away from the city.
Very soon, we arrived at an isolated location, away from the city.
The bus stopped above a huge cliff.
Bellow it, there was a long land full of trees. Our sight didn't see an end for them.
"Where is the camp?" Someone asked as soon as he got off. The others shared his reaction. They were expecting some sort of vacation.
"Well." Kan rubbed his chin, formed a fist, and said. "It starts right now. Get to the other side." He then punched the ground.
The cliff, which we were standing on, cracked and dissolved. The others started falling and had to react quickly while using their quirks.
I didn't fall since I floated with my stand, and I stared down.
"Give me a break." I didn't say this one.
I turned my head.
"Do they even surprise you during your birthday's party?" Kan, AKA, Vlad King, was on verge of tearing.
"No. Do they surprise you?" I asked back.
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