Chapter 19: CHAPTER 19
UA students begin their training in order to prepare for the sports festival. Training halls, replicas of small towns, forest training grounds, all open from morning to night.
In the two-week period before the festival. Students are not required to attend lessons. Aizawa-sensei declared that period as self-study time. So many students would rather practice with their quirk than attend class.
Because of that these two days Nagato felt bored. He just accompanied Aizawa-sensei sitting in the office taking care of his work.
It seemed like the other teachers were also using this time as a time to relax and rest. Often there would be teachers who would go watch the students practice and sometimes give some advice. But that was only for a short time, the rest of their time was spent relaxing in the office.
Nagato glanced over at the UA teachers who were relaxing and seemed to have little to do. Among them the only one who looked busy was Aizawa-sensei. Nagato even caught a glimpse of Present Mic playing with a pen with his mouth.
As if realizing Nagato's gaze, the eccentric man looked at Nagato.
"Hey kiddo, your name is Nagato isn't it. I heard you've been a busker before, does that mean you can also play musical instruments?" Present Mic asked in his signature tone.
"Yeah, I like guitar." Some teachers gave Nagato a quick glance after hearing his answer. Maybe they were surprised to hear Nagato would answer Present Mic's question, it was because usually Nagato ignored other teachers who tried to ask him.
Well, Nagato doesn't talk to strangers remember? So basically Nagato ignores people who ask him if Nagato doesn't feel familiar with that person.
Nagato was willing to answer Present Mic's question because he felt that he knew the man well enough.
Sensing approval, Present Mic continued his conversation. "I see, are your hands long enough to play the guitar?"
Several teachers held their breath. Even All Might looked at the two people nervously. It was not the right question to continue the conversation, it sounded more like sarcasm. Hah, sometimes Present Mic's mouth is hard to rely on.
Aizawa-sensei even glared at the man next to her. But Present looked back at Aizawa-sensei with a questioning gaze.
"No, I have pretty long hands and fingers." Not feeling the stagnant atmosphere Nagato answered naturally.
Some teachers breathed normally again after hearing his answer.
"Really, can you show me a song sometime? It's also to entertain the other teachers, they look bored." Present Mic smiled.
"Mn, that's if you want son. I've also seen your performance before, you're a great guitar player." All Might added from his seat.
"Yeah that's fine if you don't mind Nagato."
"Yeah sure if you don't mind."
The other teachers also agreed. It seemed like they were listening to Nagato's conversation from earlier. Even Aizawa-sensei didn't seem to refuse.
"Sure, but I need a guitar."
"Yeah wait a minute, I keep the guitar in the break room. I don't usually play songs because there's nothing strong about my golden voice." Present Mic left in excitement.
"Here you go. Can you come up with an upbeat song, I think many are sleepy this afternoon." Present Mic returned with an acoustic guitar and gave it to Nagato.
"Upbeat?" Nagato tuned the guitar strings while thinking. In the end Nagato chose the song Shinzou wo Sasageyo.
Nagato started strumming the guitar following the melody he remembered. The teachers in the office noticed Nagato starting to play the guitar.
But over time many teachers frowned after hearing the lyrics hummed by Nagato. Even Present Mic was no longer smiling.
"What does it take to get through this nightmare?
I'm willing to give up my life or soul
Give up yourself, give up yourself, give up your heart
All sacrifices are for this moment...."
Aizawa-sensei stopped working after hearing those lyrics. All Might and Aizawa-sensei glanced at each other. Obviously their thoughts were the same, this song was probably about loyalty in Nagato.
Nagato finished the song and looked at the quiet teachers. "Isn't that quite spirited?"
"Ng, Ah yes, it's a good song Nagato. Did you compose this song yourself?" Present Mic smiled again even though it looked forced.
Nagato shook his head. "No, it's not my song. I just covered it. The original song should sound better and more vibrant than mine."
Several teachers sighed after hearing that. But Nagato's two supervisors were still looking at Nagato suspiciously.
"Haha, really. I wonder who the creator is." Present Mic said jokingly.
"Hm, good song. Come on Nagato let's go see my students practice." Aizawa-sensei got up and headed for the office exit. Nagato put down the guitar and followed Aizawa-sensei without bothering to answer Present Mic's words.
....
"Minna-san!, watch out!."
Boom
That's
what Nagato heard as Aizawa-sensei opened the door to the practice hall.
Nagato peeked from behind Aizawa-sensei's body, there was an accident while Uraraka was practicing with Mina. The stone that fell due to Mina's acidic liquid almost hit another student.
"What's going on?" Aizawa-sensei's voice was not loud, but for some reason all the students could see in this direction.
"Sensei!, It's okay. Just an accident, no one is hurt Sensei." Uraraka replied while running towards Aizawa-sensei.
"Hehe, sorry Sensei!. It's because I was careless. I didn't control my acid properly earlier!" Mina came running with a big smile.
"You may train hard. But safety is still number one. I don't want to receive protest letters from your parents if they find out." The other 1A students also came when Aizawa-sensei said that.
Nagato took an inventory of everyone it seemed like almost half of the 1A students were practicing here. The rest should be practicing somewhere else.
"Aizawa-sensei!" Everyone's eyes turned to the source of the voice including Nagato. This person?
Bakugo Katsuki came with his face bent as usual. But Nagato was confused, shouldn't this person be practicing alone in the forest area?. Why is it here?
Nagato
encountered everyone again. Uraraka, Mina, Kirishima, Kaminari, Yaoyorozu, Iida, Mineta, Shoji. Even Todoroki, why are most of them here?. Even the 1A explosive bombs are here. In what order is this?. Is there something going on here that doesn't appear in the anime?
"
Sensei
, I want to challenge that boy as my training." Bakugo glanced at Nagato who was peeking from behind Aizawa-sensei.
"Ah, boy? Since when is that kid behind Aizawa-sensei?!." Kirishima's exclamation made the other students glance at the small head seen from behind Aizawa-sensei. Nagato then came out from behind Aizawa-sensei.
"No, find another opponent." Aizawa-sensei immediately refused.
Bakugo immediately grumbled after hearing the refusal. His eyes looked at Nagato sharply. "Why?!"
"You're still weak, you won't be able to fight him." Aizawa-sensei didn't even look at Bakugo.
The students took a breath after hearing Aizawa-sensei's words.
Exactly how strong is that little villain? That's what the people who were there were thinking. Even Aizawa-sensei recognized the power of a child.
"I can eliminate him easily!!!" Bakugo still insisted on fighting Nagato. While Nagato himself did not mind the challenge. Ever since his arrest, he had wanted to beat up that loud-mouthed person. Because Nagato felt that it was the person who made him separated from 'Ryosuke'.
"Sensei, I think it's okay to let Bakugo compete. We also want to analyze that little villain's quirk." I don't know why Iida was supporting Bakugo. As class president, he should have reprimanded Bakugo for speaking disrespectfully.
All the students were staring at Aizawa-sensei, clearly wanting to analyze the power of the little villain who was UA's prisoner.
Aizawa-sensei was silent for a moment. "Five minutes. If you are pressed or time runs out, I will intervene directly."
"Heh, let's continue our old fight, cowardly boy." Bakugo headed towards the large area followed by the other students with excited faces.
Nagato looked at Aizawa-sensei. "So, I can use my quirk?"
"Mn, but obviously under my supervision. You can't unleash your full abilities. Bakugo is still in the learning stage."
"I thought you never mentioned your student's name. But you didn't. Why do I have to use a little of my abilities? It's not fair."
"Bakugo is still a beginner, and an impulsive child."
"You keep defending that student of yours. It's going to be child abuse then."
"It's only natural since I'm his teacher. After all, he doesn't have as much experience as you, boy. You're definitely not going to lose easily."
Nagato was silent for a moment. "Experience, huh?" He then walked towards where Bakugo was waiting.
Aizawa-sensei squinted. It happened again, Nagato's mood turned gloomy. Whereas at the office earlier he sang a song calmly. Even Aizawa-sensei could feel Nagato's expression a little comfortable while holding the guitar.
Indeed, what was wrong with what he said just now?. Aizawa-sensei then remembered the last word Nagato mentioned. Experience.
Experience?. It seemed like Aizawa-sensei had just mentioned a forbidden word. Clearly Nagato's experiences were richer and darker than his students.
Murder, the darkness of the world, emotions, trauma, fear and pain, never receiving love. Those are all experiences that have grown Nagato up until now.
Sometimes Aizawa-sensei doubted whether Nagato could still be called a normal child. With an ordinary attitude as if nothing had ever happened. This child's mind is clearly too mature for a boy his age. Aizawa-sensei thought.
Aizawa-sensei watched Nagato and Bakugo fight. His mind recalled the results of the meeting earlier.
....
"I clearly reject this proposal!." Aizawa-sensei's firm voice filled the meeting room. A tense atmosphere enveloped the room.
"Calm down Aizawa-san, there's no need to be loud like that." Pro hero R-18, Midnight calmed down the man sitting beside her.
"Principal, why risk using my students just to get that boy's attention?!." The result of All Might's proposal made Nezu decide to make the 1A students interact with Nagato.
"Aizawa-san, calm down first. I think your students have better communication than other classes." Nezu replied with a smile as usual unfazed by Aizawa-sensei's snapping.
"You can't possibly decide this just because of that reason, right? My class, class 1A, the best seeds of the hero department are in that class. You want to risk their safety by putting a time bomb in it?. You're making a joke, you're not like the Principal I know." Aizawa-sensei squinted.
"What do you mean by top seeds Aizawa-san?. My class also has excellent seeds that are definitely not inferior to your class." Blood King the homeroom teacher of class 1B joined the argument.
"Oh yeah, then why don't you volunteer to take care of that boy?" Aizawa-sensei looked at homeroom 1B.
"Of course I didn't want to take any risks with that villain boy either!. I'm also thinking of my own students."
The UA teachers looked at the two arguing teachers.
"Look Aizawa-san, aside from your students who are talented in communication. That's because you are also the homeroom teacher. And All Might also teaches in the hero class. So to ease your supervision, I just want to put Nagato in your class as an unofficial student." Nezu explained patiently.
"I still refuse." Aizawa-sensei stuck to her decision.
"Aizawa-san, if you refuse out of concern. I can be an extra supervisor for your class." Midnight put forward her proposal.
"I can also volunteer." Ectoplasman also argued.
"Thank you. But I still refuse, I still see no benefit to my students in this decision." Aizawa-sensei demanded.
"Well then, how about this. During the summer vacation, I will hold a summer training camp. I will invite the best instructors I know to train your students as compensation." Nezu tapped her fingers on the table.
Aizawa-sensei was silent for a moment. "Fine, I want the best training for my students. And there must be no threats during the training in the summer camp."
"As the homeroom teacher of class 1B. I also want the same training for my students." Blood King raised his hand quickly. Several teachers tapped their foreheads at this.
"Why are you asking for my compensation. You're not even willing to take the risk to take care of that boy." Aizawa-sensei squinted at Blood King. He thought the homeroom teacher of class 1B was either too brave or had no shame to ask for that.
"My class is also the hero department. We should have the same rights." Blood King also insisted on demanding the same rights.
In essence, class 1A had the task of attracting Nagato's attention so that Nagato could trust the 1A kids as friends. Which automatically also makes Nagato trust UA.
That was the
result of the meeting this morning. But Aizawa-sensei still hadn't told his students about the unofficial assignment.
His students usually only make trouble. What makes Nezu think 1A students have good communication?.
Aizawa-sensei continued to watch the fight between Nagato and Bakugo. His eyes were looking at Bakugo. Especially that kid, his temper is definitely a problem.
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