Chapter 26
Shino was humming a song to herself when Aizawa finally decided to step in the class. Shino had already addressed the class and made sure they were in their place before the bell. Being class president wasn't all that bad.
"Good morning class "
"Good morning"
"I would like you to know that you handled the villain situation very well. I'm actually proud of you lot"
"Holy crap" Shino was not expecting a compliment from Aizawa. What a pleasant surprise.
"Well, if it wasn't for Shino we probably wouldn't have handled it that well" Daichi said bashfully.
"Me? "
"Yeah. You were the first to react when the villains arrived and made sure I put up a shield to protect us" Sora said with a proud smile.
"It was also you who figured what our enemy's quirk was and his weakness" Izuku added.
"Yes and you made sure I got out of the building to inform the heroes" Iida added something of his own.
"You were so calm and cool during it all" Kaminari said enthusiastically.
"That's our class president for ya" Kirishima cheered.
The whole class agreed to these statement abs Shino actually felt humbled.
"Ah, thanks guys"
"Now I know you have been through a lot but the battle isn't over just yet"
Everyone got serious when Aizawa said that. Everyone except Shino that is.
Was it the villains? Were they back already?
"UA's sports festival is approaching boys and girls "
Everyone calmed down after that and remembered that UA was a school after all. Despite all the stuff they went to they were still in school and it was time for one of the most hyper event so far.
"Mr. Aizawa if I may" Akio had his hand in the air and only continued to talk when he got a nod from the teacher. "The sports festival is an open event and will be cast on live TV. This is the exact type of event villains would try to infiltrate. So my question is if the sports festival is such a good idea"
Akio made a very good point and the class seemed to agree. All attention was directed at Aizawa.
"You have a valid point Kotoge, but on the contrary since we are going ahead with the festival It means that the school is confident it has all it's ducks in a row when it comes to its crisis control now. The presence of the police will be five times bigger than normal, for example " Aizawa explained.
"A villain attack isn't what we should be thinking about right now you know. It's the sports festival of UA. Do you know what that means? " Shino decided to speak. "This opens a huge door for us heroes in training"
"Kiddo is correct. This isn't an event that will be brought to a halt by mere villains. Our sports festival is the biggest event in Japan. Every heard of the Olympics? It was a major athletic competition that whipped all of the nation into a froth of enthusiasm. In these times such a thing is no more and do you know what has taken its place? "
"The UA sports festival"
"The countries top heroes will surely be attending" Momo said from behind Shino.
"Oh yeah. They'll be scouting us" Sora said leaning dangerously back in his chair.
"This sports festival is design to give the students a spotlight. We have to show off our skills and impress the best of the best. Being noticed by a famous pro will be our stepping stone" Akio said as calmly as ever.
"Oh yeah! I'll do my best to be noticed by some hotshot hero"Daichi stood on his chair and struck a pose. "I'll show em what I can do! "
"That's the spirit! "Kaminari followed his lead.
"Sit down you two "
"Yes sir" they were in their seats in less than a second.
"Now that you're all aware of this opportunity being presented you should already know by now that if you're aiming to be a pro this is an event you cannot afford to miss. This will be your first step into the world of pro heroes"
Things flew by pretty fast after that and it was end of fourth period in no time. Everyone was still excited about the chances the festival provides them and were still talking about it. It was all they talked about. Uraraka seemed especially into it.
"Izuku, Iida, Shino, everyone let's crush the sports festival "Uraraka's face was dark as she said this and it worried some of her classmates.
"Is she ok? "Ren asked quietly as she stood next to Tsu.
"Uraraka seems kinda, I don't know, not Uraraka" Mina said.
"Maybe it's because.. " Tsu didn't finish her sentence.
"I'm gonna go for it! "Uraraka exclaimed determined.
"She's gonna go for it! "Daichi exclaimed cheerfully.
Kaminari and the rest stood watching the scene not sure what to make of it.
"It's like her character is floating off"
Lunch went pretty much the same. The entire class sat together this time though. Shino had to physically drag Shoto and Tokoyami to their table. They talked about the sports festival and everyone was determined to get noticed.
"I'm gonna win this thing! "
Of course Katsuki could not contain his ego.
It was when the last bell of the day rang that things got interesting. Upon opening the door to leave the class was met with a crowd of students.
"What the what! "
Shino calmly stood in front of her classmates casually eyeing every student in front of her. Slowly a smile spread across her lips.
"So you've come to check us out huh?"
"They wanna see what the group that survived the villain attack is all about "Katsuki said surprisingly calm.
"I see. They're here to scope the competition "Akio nodded.
"That's about right" Sora leaned against the door opening.
"It's pointless to try so why don't you just shove off you goddamn mob! "
Katsuki had to open his big mouth.
"I came to see what you kids are made of true, but I didn't think you would be this arrogant. Are all the kids enrolled on the department of heroics this way? I'm a bit disillusioned. So that's it huh? "
Shino raised an eyebrow when the one and only Shinso stepped out of the crowed. He looked a mess as always and boy was she excited to see those tired eyes.
"Now. Now" She stepped forward and punched Katsuki in the stomach with an innocent smile on her face. "Don't go thinking we're all like this egotistical idiot over here" she casually pushed Katsuki aside. "I'm Shino. Shino Kiddo, pleasure to meet you"
Shinso stared at the offered hand before slowly taking it.
"I see. Well then I'll take your word for it"
"So, let me guess, general studies? "
"Yes, you are correct"
"General studies? "
"Those who fail the heroics department end up in general studies" Shino's clarified.
"But those in general studies can end up in the heroics class, isn't that right?"
"Yes, that depends on the results of the sports festival. And also that goes the other way around as well"
"So Katsuki" Shino side eyed her friend. "If you mess up you're out of heroics. So you better keep your ego in check" Shino turned her attention back to Shinso. "Although our conversation seems be going pretty well I don't think you're here to be our friends"
"No I'm not. Class 1A might be on their high horses now, but us gen ed kids are going to pull the rug from right under you "
Shino smirked.
"This is a declaration of war" the two said at the same time.
"Hey you! I'm from class B! "
All attention was directed at the loud shout and the boy pushing through the crowd. He looked pissed. His face could compare to that
of Katsuki at the moment.
"I heard you knocked around with villains or whatever! I came to hear it from the source. I don't want to hear from some snot nosed punk! "
"We knocked around with some villains or whatever " Shino said bluntly stopping the raging boy in his tracks. No one was expecting her to just say it like that
"What's with you!"
"You wanted to hear it from the source, didn't you? Well you just did"Shino shrugged. "I'm Shino Kiddo, president of 1A and I am telling you that yes, we did scuffle with some villains and yes we survived"
"You trying to brag or something! "
Shino sighed and stepped past the door, walking right into the crowd. Everyone instinctively parted a way from her. She was emitting her intimidating aura again.
"You're very loud you know that? " She adjusted her headphones. "I'm not one to brag so don't amuse yourself. You got what you wanted didn't you? "
Shino stopped and turned towards Tetsutetsu.
"I'll see you all at the festival. Best of luck to ya. I hope none of you have to face me because I don't think I'll go easy on any of you" Shino grinned. "And that right there was one of my very rare cocky and bragging moments"