Battle Trial [3]

House of the Shiozaki Family.

Ibara Shiozaki prayed as she usually did all afternoons, before throwing herself in the bedroom. Playing with the phone a bit, she looked over the picture of Fuyuto for a few moments: 'Should I talk to him? What if he thinks I'm bothersome?'

As a religious lady, Ibara was very concerned about these kinds of things, even so more regarding the fact she's, nonetheless, a girl. Most people couldn't stand the fact she was very religious, Yui Kodai was her only friend through her childhood.

But, Ibara didn't regret being religious: 'If they didn't talk to me, this is the destiny brought to me by God. If he's like the others, then it doesn't matter.'

Truth to be told, Ibara Shiozaki was kind of insecure when it came to these things.

Reassuring herself, she typed on the phone screen. Without hesitation, she deleted the only words she wrote as a faint blush appeared on her face: 'I... I don't know what to write!'

There was only her in the room, but she felt very embarrassed. Her ever indifferent expression changed, matching her embarrassment.

Shaking her head lightly, she decided not to talk.

A week passed since then, and the morning classes soon passed by. Fuyuto, as usual, was having lunch on the canteen, Inasa was also munching a riceball loudly: ''This! Is! Too! Delicious!''

''...Please shut up.'' Fuyuto pleaded, never did he feel so defeated like today.

Just as Inasa was going to retort, a soft voice rang in their ears: ''Can we sit here? All other tables are full.''

Looking towards the owner of the voice, Fuyuto saw that it was a female teenager with green, vine-like hair. He faintly remembered that he saved her against a 0-Point Robot in the Entrance Exam: 'Ibara Shiozaki? I think that was her name.'

Beside Ibara Shiozaki was a female teenager with chin-length, black-colored hair. Her expression was stoic, if Fuyuto had to define her, she would be a Kuudere.

Before Fuyuto could say anything, Inasa said while giving thumbs up: ''Yes! There are three empty spaces, you can sit there!''

Seeing that Inasa agreed, Fuyuto remained silent as he ate the food on his plate. After putting the spoon on his mouth, a delicious flavor flooded his entire being, nodding with satisfaction, he said: ''This food is delicious, better than the ones that my mom cooks.''

''I know, right? I also had this sensation!'' Inasa said, satisfaction swelling up in his mind. Suddenly, a man with a cook's clothing appeared beside them: ''I'm so happy that you like the food I make!''

These were the words the man wanted to say, however, he only gave a thumbs up.

Inasa saw him, and instantly, sparkles appeared deep inside his eyes: ''OMG! You're Lunch Rush!''

He seemed like a certain fanboy, fanboying Lunch Rush.

''I'm your fan! Please give me an autograph!'' Inasa said aloud, as the eyes of many students on the canteen turned over to him. Scratching the back of his head, he felt kind of embarrassed.

Taking out a Cooking Book, he handed it to Lunch Rush, who signed it with a smile hidden underneath his cooking hat. Inasa looked towards Fuyuto smugly after Lunch Rush left: ''I have the autograph of a Pro Hero, heh.''

''My father is the Number 2 Hero.''

''!!!'' Inasa felt defeated, he had forgotten about that! And yet, he was smug about getting the autograph of Lunch Rush!

Ibara Shiozaki felt amused after seeing their interactions, and decided to talk: ''My father is also a Hero. He's the Vine Hero: Viney.''

''What? For real?! I'm his fan, no jokes! Please bring me an autograph later!'' Inasa exclaimed, feeling surprised. One of his idols is actually Ibara's father! The world is full of coincidences, eh? [1]

''One for me as well.'' Fuyuto added before wondering to himself: 'Why didn't I ever see anything related to the Number 11 Hero? Is this an effect of an alternate reality, or he simply wasn't mentioned?'

''Of course! Please also bring me an autograph of Endeavor!'' Suddenly, Ibara seemed to get energized, even her indifferent face showed some emotions. It looked like she was a huge fan of Endeavor.

Yui Kodai remained silent, she rarely talked when it was not related to Ibara. Suddenly, a bell rang in their ears: ''Ding Dong!''

''It seems that lunchtime is over. If I'm not wrong, we'll have our first class with All Might today.'' Fuyuto commented while standing up. Hearing what he said, Inasa also immediately stood up: ''What?! Heck, let's go!''

Shaking his head as Inasa quickly ran to 1-B Classroom, Fuyuto noticed that Ibara and Yui were still sitting on the chair. Seeing that, he said: ''Aren't you two going as well? Would be bad if we lost our first class with the Number 1 Hero.''

Yui Kodai nodded as she, and Ibara stood up. At this time, Fuyuto ran to catch up with Inasa as the two girls looked at his back, Yui sighed before saying: ''Why are you interested in him? He's too indifferent, and cold.''

''Said the expressionless girl.'' Ibara retorted before adding: ''Also, I'm not interested. I'm just curious at what kind of person is the one who saved me.''

Rolling her eyes, Yui followed Ibara as they went to the 1-B Classroom. It seemed they were a bit late, All Might was in front of the door as he shouted: ''I am Here! Entering the door like a normal person!''

Both Ibara and Yui cringed a bit before deciding to enter as well. All Might's loud voice rang in their ears as they took a seat: ''We'll be going to the Training Field B, and have Battle Trials there!''

''The costumes you sent before were made, so you just need to put it on, and go to the Training Field B!'' All Might said with his usual wide smile, before going towards the designated place, waiting for the students.

Holding the case which had his costume, Fuyuto took a deep breath as he thought to himself: 'This costume... Is my starting line.'

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