Unto the future.

Once upon a time, there lived a cheerful and kind-hearted boy named Staz. He lived in a small village hidden deep within the forest. Staz had a deep love for the forest and nature. He would wake up at 5 a.m every in the morning just to water the plants and the flowers.

Staz is known for being generous. He would share his flowers with everyone in the village as it brings them joy and happiness. Men, women, elderly, and children would thank him for it. Staz is really such a kind person!

Staz would spend most of his time exploring the forest from noon to evening. The people said that he is such a ball of curiosity, adoring the feeling of venturing to the unknown.

One day, Staz heard the elderly talking. The elderly said that in the direction to the east, a frightening cave that no one knows lies ahead.

So Staz, along with his best friend, set out on an adventure!

As they ventured towards the east, they encountered talking animals that guided them to the cave. They met a wise owl, a mischievous fox, and a friendly rabbit.

They walked and walked, until they finally reached the cave.

As they entered deep within the cave, they found two exciting treasures! One is a translucent sunflower, while the other one is a chest full of gold.

Staz picked up the flower, while his best friend

picked the treasure chest.

They cheered happily as they celebrated their adventure. But it only lasted for a short while.

As they were celebrating, the ground suddenly cracked as the cave started to collapse. So in a hurry, they ran towards the exit of the cave. And unfortunately, his best friend tripped over his feet as he stumbled forward to the ground.

Staz wanted to help his best friend, but he will only put himself in danger by doing so. Staz continues to run as the cave finally collapses completely.

With his guilt consuming his mind, Staz cries his heart out but only to stop as he sees something coming outside of the cave. A person with a rotten flesh suddenly came outside with a deformed body.

Staz dropped on his knees as he realized who it was. His best friend had turned into an undead creature.

The undead creature walks slowly towards Staz as its face goes closer and closer on his face.

"StAzZ.. stAaazZz.. Whyy.. wHy Did YoU LeFt me.. StaAaAzz.. STAAAZZZZ!! RAAAGGGHHH!!!"

...

I was sleeping on my desk inside the classroom as I was having a terrible dream.

"...az! Staz..! Student STAZ!!"

I raised my head while adruptly opening my eyes as I saw someone's face right close at me.

"GYAAAAAAAHHH!!! A ZOMBIEE!!" I screamed, feeling scared. (note: this person is a vampire)

"AAHHH!!!" The person in front of me also screamed.

"W-what..!? Who are you calling a zombie!?" Said someone wearing smart casual attire in front of me.

"Oh, it's just you." I said blankly.

"What do you mean it's just me huh!? Did you have a nice dream? You're always sleeping in every class everyday!! At this rate, I would definitely find a way to fail you even if you have a high score in tests!!" My homeroom teacher said as he tapped his finger on my desk.

'Well, not my fault that grades are based on 60% exam, 30% attendance, and the rest class participation.'

If you're a lazy person like me, you should find a loophole on some school's grading system. I even once read in my past life that someone managed to graduate college with three diplomas.

"Oh come on Kurogane-sensei, at least I don't have any absences from your class, and it's not like I am not learning anything from you righttt?" I said trying to please his mood.

"You learning? As if I would BELIEVE that! You're literally attending this school just to sleep! Like hell you learned something from me!"

"✨ No, no, no. I definitely learned something from a hardworking, sincere, and wonderful teacher like you. Believe me. ✨" I said as my face turned into a 90s romance anime.

"H-huh..?"

"✨ Sensei, I am nothing but a pitiful student. Without such an amazing teacher like you, how could I be here? ✨"

"Gasp! Staz..!? ✨" The teacher said his face finally turned into a 90s romance anime now.

"✨ Yes, sensei. It was only because of you and the rest of the teachers that I am here. ✨" I said as I clenched my fist.

"✨ I see, so that was what you think of us teachers.! ✨"

"✨ That's right, sensei. I really think that teachers are the world's greatest heroes!! ✨" I said, trying to look as passionate as I can.

"✨ I.. see! I understand now, I apologize for failing to understand you! And yes, I think that teachers are the WORLD'S GREATEST HERO too!! 🔥" The teacher said as the twinkle in his eyes turned into fire.

"And that's why!—"

*Dinggg~* *Dinggg~*

The teacher's sentence was cut off as the school bell rang.

"Oh, the class ends now. Bye senseii~" I said waving my hand as I rushed outside.

...

I am now 14 years old.

It's been five years since I moved to Shizuoka. The apartment that I am staying in right now was, well, not quite bad. It includes a kitchen, one bed, a private bathroom, and I guess a small dining area. It's more than enough for a single person.

Trying to live alone was actually quite hard, especially as a kid. Trying to balance school life, quirk training, managing finance, and household chores is quite a pain.

I am currently studying at Shizuoka Junior High. I thought about studying at Aldera Junior High, the school where Midoriya and Bakugo are currently at. But nah, I don't wanna meet them yet.

I was also quite surprised to see that one of my classmates right now is one of the future 1-A students of U.A. Although we haven't talked to each other that much since I was just sleeping in the class.

Speaking of sleeping, I've been sleep deprived. Since I have no one to provide me financially, I had to earn money myself. I work at night as I do chores in the afternoon and train my quirk until the evening. As for the work part, the only thing that I am good at is video editing.

I've been pretty much doing what I used to do to earn in my past life with some differences. Aside from being a freelance editor, I am also uploading some videos on YouTube. The only difference is that I am uploading guitar covers instead of gameplay.

Yes, you've heard it right. I can play guitar now, electric guitar to be specific. I've been practicing and playing the guitar the moment I completely settled in. After I organized my apartment, complete my school transfer, and make my freelance editor portfolio, I bought an electric guitar.

Three years later, I then made a YouTube channel which focuses on rock music cover under the name of «Black Rose» as an inspiration from my mom's band name and her first song. Although, I did some music genre covers as well. And then two years later, currently right now, I have gained 28 thousand subscribers.

That being said, my mom is the reason I started doing it. You see, five years ago, I was trying to salvage everything whatever I found at our wrecked house that could still be used.

There, I found one of the earrings that my mom gave me. It shocked me to see it still in one piece after all of that destruction. I also found a metallic box that contains my mom's accessories when she was still in the band. It contains a bunch of her earrings, her armored looking ring, and a single picture of their whole band group. Seeing all of this, I decided that I would try to pick up what my mom loves to do.

It seems my mom has a lot of influence on me huh..

Anyway, as soon as the school ended, I headed straight to the guitar store to buy another string because the previous one already snapped.

And as I walked in the direction of it, I saw someone familiar walking with two other person.

"Hm.?" I said as this is the first time I met them outside the school.

"Oh, hey! If it isn't the creepy loner!" Said the blonde hair gyaru as all three of them looked behind.

"Yeah yeah, honestly, he's like, sooo creepy. Like why is he always sleeping?" Said the other gyaru.

"No.. I mean maybe he has his own circumstances, right?" Said the girl with a slanted purple hair.

She has short hair that has a bangs that on each side of her face. But the most notable thing about her is that, she has an earphone jack that hangs on her earlobes.

Ignoring them, I just walked past them. I have no reason to talk to them, especially to the one of the main character. Just as I said, I've been completely sleeping in school and I don't have any conversation with her.

I returned to my usual walking speed as I was now the one walking in front of them.

Thy shalt not pay heed attention to the thots.

"Wha.? Hey don't ignore us!"

"That creepy bastard!"

"Wait, no calm down! Just.. ignore him ok? Right, Umm.. have you guys decided what to write yet?" Jiro said, trying to calm the two gyarus.

Future career form. Earlier, the teacher already handed the forms because the school term is about to finish now. And of course, I already decided what I am gonna write.

"Ah yeah! I already know what I'll write! I'll write modeling, because that's like, super suited me~."

"Oh! Then for me I guess I'll write fashion career because, like, I'm super talented also~.

"Well.. for me.. I want—" Jiro didn't manage to finish her sentence the two gyarus cut her off.

"Oh I guess for you Jiro-chan you want to be a musician, right?"

"Yeah I mean, like, you totally looked like a musician."

"..." Jiro turned silent for a moment.

"A.. ha ha, yeah I guess so." Jiro said with a bitter smile as she touched her ear.

'This..' I thought as l glance at them.

Was this her backstory?

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