Chapter 22: CHAPTER 22
Another week has passed since Iida's shocking statement after the match.
Today was the D-day of the event many students had been waiting for, the UA Sports Festival.
Nagato sat in one of the stands with the UA teachers. To his right was All Might in his skinny mode, and to his left was Nezu. Nagato was sandwiched in the middle.
While Aizawa-sensei. That man had been pulled in by Present Mic to be the commentator of this event.
Speaking of Aizawa-sensei. Nagato remembered the events of last week.
At the end of that day class 1A was directly judged by Aizawa-sensei.
The atmosphere that afternoon was very tense because Aizawa-sensei looked at each of his students sharply. Nagato should have been one of the victims in that case, but somehow he was demanded to be one of the suspects by Aizawa-sensei.
After a brief argument and apology represented by Iida and Yaoyorozu as class representatives. Aizawa-sensei was willing to forgive them. But on one condition.
All 1A students must take care of Nagato, who is a UA prisoner.
At that time it was revealed why Nagato was not in prison but could roam the school. Because Nagato is a prisoner of UA.
The announcement made all 1A students clearly surprised. Nagato was not too surprised, he had guessed it. But what he didn't understand was UA's reason. Why do they want to keep Nagato?, what is the reason behind it?.
At that time Nagato saw many facial expressions shown by the class. Shock and surprise are clear, there are some who don't believe it, there are also some who are still calm.
But at that time Nagato was confused, because Midoriya Izuku. The protagonist of this world, belonged to the calm and composed expression. That surprised Nagato. Because supposedly, according to the character of the main character, Midoriya should belong to those who are surprised or disbelieving.
But Nagato saw the boy so calm after hearing Aizawa-sensei's words. Perhaps Midoriya knew the reason behind Nagato's detention by UA. Indeed, the main character's information power is questionable.
Inevitably class 1A must be able to adapt to Nagato's presence.
But since that day Nagato has rarely gotten a challenge to duel again. Nagato also realized that there was a subtle atmosphere that changed every time Nagato followed Aizawa-sensei watching the students practice.
Nagato could feel that there were many eyes looking at him in his every move.
Well, Nagato couldn't blame the 1A students either. The news that Nagato was a prisoner and the origin of Nagato who was labeled as a villain at first. Most people would probably avoid Nagato after hearing that.
Nagato looked at the rows of stands that were filled to capacity. They were cheering and blowing horns. It was lively and, well, noisy.
Nagato had never attended such a lively event before. This was his first experience. In the past in his world he had indeed attended several music concerts. But the event was never as lively and crowded as this.
"What's wrong Nagato-kun? Isn't this event great? Why do you look so glum?" Nezu asked from the side.
There was one more thing that changed after Aizawa-sensei's request to 1A students. If all the students were wary of Nagato, it didn't apply to the teachers. They were even more friendly and kind to Nagato. An example was the UA Principal beside him.
It even added the appendage -kun to Nagato. Which seemed to be automatically imitated by other teachers.
"It's okay. I just don't really like crowded places. Can I just stay in the music room? I won't come out until the festival is over."
Some time ago Nagato suddenly got permission to use the music room by Nezu. Maybe it was because Nagato was often idle because he never got any more challenges, including from Bakugo. It looks like that guy is training hard before intending to challenge him again.
Nagato was often suspicious of the attitude of the UA people towards him. Why were they nice to him?
But Nagato put those thoughts aside and immediately stormed into the music room after getting Nezu's permission.
"Looks like you really like that room Nagato-kun. What do you think of our UA music room?" Nezu asked, but his eyes looked around at the cheering audience.
"Hm, very nice, and well equipped. There's even a recording studio too. It's very convenient to use." Nagato recalled every piece of equipment available in the room. UA was truly spoiling his student. Unfortunately Nagato realized that the room was very rarely used. Maybe it was because it was a hero school. Not an art school.
"Oh, I see. So you like it?" Nezu looked at Nagato.
Nagato nodded. "Yeah, but unfortunately that space doesn't get much use huh?" He thought.
"
Hm, well that's probably because of our school's title. I only made that room to meet the standardization of schools in general." Nezu smiled at Nagato.
"Yeah, I can see that." Nagato's eyes seemed to twitch. In Nagato's eyes Nezu's expression was like this.
'I have a lot of money, so it's up to me to make what I want.' Something like that.
Whatever, you guys have money to throw away, it's none of my business.
Nagato
sighed. Why build a room that obviously wouldn't be used?. UA's finances are indeed questionable. Especially considering the luxurious condition of the school.
Nagato glanced at All Might on the side. The man seemed to be worried about something. Nagato then averted his gaze, he could tell what the man was worried about. Of course it was his student, the main character of this world.
Nagato could only nod in understanding. Then fireworks exploded in the sky, accompanied by the sound of Present Mic that could be heard from the surrounding screens.
"Welcome everyone!!! To the most prestigious and anticipated event of the year! The UA Sports Festival!!!"
The audience cheered as the Present Mic opened the event.
Nagato stared at the Present Mic's likeness displayed on the screen, next to the eccentric man was a person full of bandages looking like a mummy.
Nagato didn't know why Aizawa-sensei would just join Present Mic to be a commentator. He then looked up at the sky filled with the sound of exploding fireworks.
Nagato narrowed his eyes. There was a small black dot floating in the blue sky. If I'm not mistaken, it was a black bird. Itachi.
Nagato
rubbed his neck, he had almost forgotten about the crow. It had been a long time since Nagato had seen it, he hadn't seen it through Itachi's eyes lately either. So understand if Nagato almost forgot about it.
The bird seemed to be doing well. Apparently he was still faithfully watching over UA. That was Nagato's command last time.
Nagato originally thought that he would be imprisoned, so he asked Itachi to always keep an eye on UA. So that Nagato gets a spectacle during confinement. But it turned out that Nagato didn't go to prison instead he could enter UA openly.
Nagato will find a way to meet Itachi later.
"Let's welcome our participants!. From the hero department!, the class of UA's most talented kids, who recently took the school by storm!, Class 1A!!!" Nagato turned his attention after hearing the Present Mic's introduction. There were students that Nagato had seen almost every day entering the field.
"The next one, although it hasn't made a big event, but contains talented students as well, Class 1B!!!" The next one Nagato saw a group of class B also entering the field. Then continued by class c, class d, until the next class also entered the field.
Then, this year's sports festival judges. Pro Hero R-18, Midnight, officially opened the event.
Nagato saw the woman with glasses, he often interacted with her. It turned out that she was a child-friendly woman. Nagato even often got chocolate milk from Midnight.
"Please welcome Bakugo Katsuki, to give the opening remarks before the event begins."
Nagato saw Bakugo in his gym clothes and his trademark smug face make his way to the stage. It was immediately silent, the audience and participants waiting for what words Bakugo would say.
"In this year's festival, I..., will beat you all!!!"
The words made the audience excited and the participants boisterous. While Nagato smiled slightly. Indeed, Bakugo's temper was the most difficult thing to change.
"Wow, it seems like this year's first year class is all excited." Nezu smiled as she commented. While All Might smiled awkwardly.
"Bakugo-kun, you're making the other participants hate us!." Nagato could faintly hear Iida's reprimand among the noise of the participants.
Bakugo clearly ignored the rebuke. The man opened his mouth again.
"Therefore, be the stepping stone for me to become the winner!. And after that, I'll challenge you again, boy!" Bakugo then walked off the stage under the noise of the other participants. Except for the 1A students who fell silent after hearing Bakugo's last sentence.
"Woah, what's this!" Who was the boy Bakugo had openly challenged? Is that kid one of the participants?!!!." Present Mic heated up the atmosphere to become more boisterous.
"Oh, looks like you have a rival Nagato-kun. And this rival of yours looks very excited." Nezu commented with a smile at the sight of Bakugo coming off stage.
Not many knew of the frequent duels between Nagato and the 1A students. Only the teachers and the 1A students themselves knew. So it was natural that they didn't understand the meaning of Bakugo's challenge.
Nagato just stared at Bakugo calmly without comment. Well, Bakugo never knew the word "lose".
The show then began. Just like in the anime he watched. The obstacle course was the first match. Nagato saw Itachi flying after the running students. He then closed his eyes and looked through Itachi's eyes.
Itachi, who was flying in the sky could feel the connection Nagato was making. The bird turned its head towards the stands, Itachi could see Nagato sitting among the UA teachers. Then the bird looked at the participants again, he knew that Nagato must be looking through his eyes.
Not much had changed during the race. Except for Bakugo's challenge speech at the beginning.
Just like the storyline, Todoroki took the lead after freezing the starting gate.
Looking back, it seemed like Nagato never accepted a challenge from that person after his first challenge was rejected by Aizawa-sensei. I wonder what the son of Endeavor has been thinking.
Hm, surfing like that, is it fun?
Nagato
saw Todoroki freeze the rope used to cross the ravine. That guy glided smoothly on the ice without much effort. OP's character indeed, it would clearly be the envy of other characters.
Then the minefield zone. Here Bakugo caught up quickly. But Todoroki didn't want to give in and in the end the two people raced it out. Then, Boom!.
There it was. Nagato opened his eyes and looked at the monitoring screen. Midoriya, using a blast wave jumped over the other participants including Todoroki and Bakugo. With a few more additional jumps he was the first to cross the finish line.
The Present Mic declared with excitement and the crowd cheered. Perhaps no one expected, a person who looked minor could pass every participant including the two who were said to be the winners.
Nagato could see Todoroki's lost face and Bakugo's angry face. Midoriya returned to the field under the cheers of the crowd.
Nagato then saw All Might on the side. His expression could not be hidden, it was clear that the yellow-haired man was proud.
"Uncle, can I use the bathroom?" Nagato asked.
All Might turned his head still with a happy expression. "Yes, sure. I'll take you. Excuse me Headmaster." Nagato left first followed by All Might.
Nezu smiled and nodded. Then the mouse noticed a small black spot in the sky. The bird Nagato had seen earlier. Nezu's smile looked even stronger.
....
"You look happy uncle. What's making you happy? Is the person who won the race your student?" Nagato idly asked.
All Might's face hardened. Was his expression so obvious?
"
Yes, haha. You could say that. I also teach class 1A remember?" All Might smiled nervously.
Nagato saw that smile. It was obvious that the man had been hiding the facts hear twisting the words.
"I see. I'm sorry I didn't know, because I usually only follow uncle mummy." Nagato smiled and answered calmly.
All Might somewhat choked upon hearing that statement. Uncle mummy.
All Might cleared his throat from choking. "Um, don't you know the name of the person you call Uncle mummy, kid?" All Might smiled.
"I know. Aizawa Shouta isn't it? But he didn't argue or refuse when I called him uncle mummy?" Nagato asked with a child's innocent face.
"That's fine if he doesn't argue with your call. But absolutely never make him angry. Even if he looks lazy or sleepy, people are scary when they're angry." All Might warned.
Nagato nodded easily. "Alright."
They reached the restroom and Nagato quickly finished his business.
Nagato came out of the toilet with slightly wet shoes. Then he 'accidentally' slipped near the door. All Might who was nearby reflexively caught Nagato from hitting the ground.
Nagato held on to All Might's clothes. But secretly his hand went into the pocket of the clothes and took out the tracking device used to monitor his movements.
Nagato naturally put the device into his own pocket without All Might's knowledge. The incident was less than a few seconds and very short. But Nagato's hand managed to get what he wanted.
"Thank you, uncle." Nagato smiled and thanked after standing up straight.
For giving me his monitoring device.
"Yeah, sure. Are you okay? How did you slip, son?. Are your shoes worn out? Didn't I buy you new ones?" All Might combed Nagato from top to bottom.
"It's okay, it must be because my shoes were wet. I think that's what made me slip." Nagato checked the soles of his shoes.
"Hm, then be careful next time." They then walked back towards the stands.
On the way Nagato smiled as he grasped the monitoring device that was now in his pocket.
It wasn't too difficult. Perhaps Nagato would have struggled if doing this while with Aizawa-sensei. But All Might was not that mummy man. His caution would drop especially when dealing with children.
After this, it's just a matter of waiting for the right time.
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