Private Lesson 2: Momo Yaoyorozu
For all you who play FGO... I think My sister just died.. she just rolled 2 Five Stars in one day and is staring at her phone with her jaw open like she's brain dead.
"Here.."
Narina blinked as Aizawa handed her a sheet of paper after class. "What's this?"
"It's the permission slip for you to take the Provisional Hero's License this this year with the rest of the class." said Aizawa lazily.
"Wait.. huh?"
"Students take this license around the middle of the year so they can receive permission to intern with actual heroes in the field." said Aizawa with a yawn. "Permission to use their powers. Due to the fact you don't actually have a license.. that it is in fact falsified by whatever force brought you here.. it's best that you pass and retrieve your own Provisional License so that you can continue to do Hero business without legal ramifications.."
"I see.." Muttered Narina.
"We managed to stagnate the Press and convince them that it was only because there was a technical problem when we handed out your Pro License, so it's being treated as a minor, yet somewhat serious mistake on the Academy's part.."
"WHAT!?" Narina stammered. "That sounds like you guys are throwing yourselves under the bus for me!"
"It's not that big of a legal issue, this kind of news always blows over when it comes to UA.. even with famous viral faces like yourself." said Aizawa.
"Yeah.. I heard the stuff that sticks is when Villains somehow invade a school and take down two pro heroes.." Narina muttered.
"Hmmm? Misgivings?"
"Not at all.." said Narina quickly. "I meant.. the fact those villains actually DID that.. and it was considered the first time.. I know how bold villains are.. I've fought them.. I've fought Terrorists, Rapists, monsters.. self proclaimed gods.. I know how bad people are when they get super powers.. they want to use them like a crazy guy wants to use a bomb he made.. why hasn't an invasion like this been attempted before?"
Aizawa nodded. "I see your point. You find it strange that UA is such a safe place.. or that at least, there haven't been dozens of failed attempts to get into this safe place."
"Well.. yeah.."
"You're not from this world.. so I guess you wouldn't understand.. " said Aizawa. "Your world consists of some more seriously powerful and terrifying villains due to the fact your world possesses less heroes.."
"True.. Super Humans are still a rarity where I come from.. and not many of the villains besides Dread Knight I've ever seen here could really hold a candle to anybody from my world.. well.. not my friends at least.. " said Narina. "Less super humans means less heroes.. and it doesn't help that Rebirthing costs so much of a fortune that it's practically only available to the richest families... giving more room for more powerful villains to grow and gain power.."
"Yes." said Aizawa. "Plus it is a world without a Symbol of Peace.. All Might as the Symbol of All Heroism and Peace, and the most powerful hero, stands like a nuclear deterrent against any serious villainy in Japan. "
"He's like Superman.." said Narina. "or Captain America.. if Cap were taking 100 doses of Steroids.."
"And it's estimated that villain related crimes should decrease after a little bit now that your video has gone viral." said Aizawa. "Witnessing your power.. as well as your amiable and relatable personality, has driven the public into a frenzy.. you're a hit.. then again.. there's also a theory that'll work against you.."
"Work.. against me?" Narina asked.
"Hero Killer Stain.. have you heard of him?"
Narina froze.. She had seen the videos.. the video of the vicious Serial Killer that targeted heroes which Izuku, Tenya, and Shoto had encountered during their Field Studies with other heroes..
On that video.. the murderer, right after mysteriously saving Izuku from another villain, had screamed out this proclamation for the world, a proclamation that was filmed, and afterwords, drove other villains to rise out of the darkness of this world's society..
IF YOU DON'T FIX IT... IF SOMEONE ISN'T.. STAINED WITH BLOOD..! IF HEROES AREN'T RESTORED..!! COME!! JUST TRY ME.. YOU FAKES!! THE ONLY ONE ALLOWED TO KILL ME IS... ALL MIGHT!!! A TRUE HERO!!!!!"
Seeing that video had chilled Narina to the bone. She understood Stain's ideals. It was understandable.. taking heroism only for fame or pay seemed to diminish the ideal of the profession.
Heroes in comics used to be those who worked to save others for no compensation.. who were heroes solely to help others.. but now in both her own world and this one.. it was just a means for fame, getting paid, thrill seeking..
Narina could see why Stain thought this way. One of the reasons she rebirthed herself was to obtain a better life for her family by getting into a high paying hero job, plus to perhaps meet the Hero Fate Rider which had been the boy Narin Jousuke's long time crush..
But.. deep down she also wanted to help others... Stain's ideals were flawed in her opinion. Stain didn't think about the fact that human beings naturally have multiple objectives. Some selfish, some unselfish.. even All Might had to have his own selfish desires, he was.. after all despite his power.. only human..
So people took a hero job to pay for their living... okay.. but that didn't mean they didn't also want to honestly help people... All Might definitely wasn't homeless..
Stain's conviction was fierce and strong... but overall, it's entire logic was completely flawed in the real world.
This wasn't a comic book.. this was a world of human beings.. fiction was irrelevant here.
But that didn't mean Stain didn't influence others... villains were crawling out of the woodwork because of this, in other words, Stain became like a reverse All Might.
And Narina could see why this would work against her. Either she would be a symbol of another hero who worked for no compensation and spur on the villains.. or they would see her as a fake and consider her a symbol to be killed.
Jeez, why did everything have to be so complicated?
"In any case.. the End of Term Finals are starting in a week.. Each of the students signed up to have you for a private session in various locations.." said Aizawa. "Be sure you note the addresses of each location.. you'll be going to their houses.. "
"M... Mineta's house?" Narina stammered, her eyes going wide with fear.
"yeah... I told him if anything happened I would be ensuring to his punishment personally." said Aizawa.
Narina nodded. "Alright.. "
"And I also told him I gave you permission to use lethal force if necessary... just kidding of course.. but it helps to put a scare in.." said Aizawa. "In any case... your first Tutor Session is tonight at Momo Yaoyorozu's house.. "
"Oh..the rich girl.." said Narina. "Whose all cute and bouncy.. alrighty.."
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2 hours later, Narina stared at the front gate to the massive mansion standing before her, her jaw open.
"Jeez." Narina muttered. "I didn't think... it would be this big.."
Narina pressed the call buzzer next to the gate and Momo's voice came out. "OH! You're here!? Hold on I'll open the gate!!"
The gate slid open easily and Narina made her way in.. feeling smaller and smaller the more she made her way inside. The entire place around the house was like a vast field! Did Momo hire somebody to mow her lawn!?
Narina was shown into the house by a Maid, who guided her to the dining room of the massive house.. which all in all, felt more like a King's Dining Hall.
Narina continued to feel tiny as she sat in a chair and waited at the table.. twiddling her fingers, as she unpacked her book bag and let out the contents to prepare for tutoring.
Honestly, after seeing Momo's grades, Narina wasn't sure if she needed to do any tutoring at all.. Momo was in the top percentile of test grades next to Tenya, Izuku, and Shoto. However.. then again, Narina had seen footage of her fights and actions during the UA Sports Festival, which was a sports competition that happened a little before Narina had woken up in this world.
Momo was not so good in combat. Her ability was to create any inorganic object from her body.. and yet she was always indecisive of what to make or what to do during a situation. It looked to Narina like she was always doubting herself.. which was what mainly prevented her from performing at her best..
Perhaps something more practical was in order.
Momo entered the room, smiling, bringing a tray of tea and setting it down. "Narina-chan! It's so good to see you here! Oh I don't often have friends over, it feels so great!"
As always... she was adorable.
Narina couldn't help but smile as Momo handed her a cup of tea. "Thanks.. well.. I guess we should get started right?"
"Oh by the way.. I got one of the maids to cook us snacks if you like!" said Momo. "Do you like Chocolate gourmet Chateau? Or do you love Strawberry and Chocolatte mouse with a dash of rum?"
DANG this girl was rich!!
"Uhh.. just.. whatever you think is good." said Narina, feeling a little overwhelmed..
"I know that my deserts are nowhere NEAR as good as anything you can cook." said Momo. "But I want you to enjoy your time here! I know I do too!"
"Well.. might have to put a pause on tea or cakes." Narina said, setting down her small cup. "In all honesty Momo-san.. I think we should focus on Practical Exam studies instead of the Written portion.. You're already way prepared for the Written Exam... but.. judging from what I've seen on footage of your work.. you are quite hesitant in all your normal field classes.. "
Momo's expression fell like London Bridge as she suddenly looked bleak and sad.. "I.. I... I was one of the students who got in on a recommendation... like Todoroki-kun... and yet... "
Narina sighed. "You feel like your skills and powers are inadequate compared to the other students in the class.. as a result you doubt yourself every time you go out in the field.. I see.. "
"I know your job is to tutor.. not be my therapist.. I'm sorry.."
"No don't say sorry." Narina said. "I'm your friend..not just a tutor.. and frankly as far as hero work is concerned, keeping the mind cool and calm is part of the job.. I would be lying if I said psychology wasn't a part of the teaching process for hero teachers. You should've seen me when I was first starting out.. I was a mess! It took my Grandpa kidnapping me and then letting me live with dragons for a week or so to get me in my Fighting Game."
"You lived with actual dragons!?" stammered Momo.
"They're actually gentle.. their babies are cute too.. I have my own dragon partner too.. I wish you could meet her.. she's a sweetie.." said Narina dreamily. "But enough about me... I think we should take some exercises to help boost your confidence... come on.."
Narina stood up.
"Where are we going?" said Momo.
"The beach!" said Narina. "Midoriya-san showed me a place where he trained before he came to UA.. a nice beach front.. not many people.. good for us to practice without worrying about destruction too much.. put on your athletic clothes.. "
A few moments later, Narina and Momo were standing on the beach..
"So.. how are we going to do this? Are you.. er.. going to throw a few lightning bolts at me.. or?"
"Look away please." said Narina.
"Huh?"
"Just do it.. " Narina said as she started pulling off her shirt after making sure nobody else was around.
"Oh... ohhh.." said Momo, going pink and turning away as Narina stripped her clothes off. "Umm.. you do know I'm a girl too right? You don't have to be so embarrassed... wait.. WHY are you doing that!?"
"Prism Dragon shreds my clothes to bits.. i'd rather not have to buy more.." Narina said as in a burst of lightning, she turned into her Lunar Valkyrie form. "Alright, you can look now.."
"WH.. WHAT!?" stammered Momo, staring at Narina fearfully. "y.. You can't be serious.. I.. there's no WAY that I can beat that.."
"Don't think.. survive.. because I'm not waiting for you to protest.." Narina said quickly, launching herself forward.
Narina slashed down a her sparking metal talons at Momo, who squealed and rolled out of the way.
"What should I do..?" Momo stammered to herself as she pulled a shield out of her body in a shimmer of light and blocked a tail swipe from Narina. "Should I try creating a weapon? But nothing can break her scales.. "
"WHAM!!" Narina's tail tore the shield from Momo's hands as she began hastily reaching her hands towards her body.. stammring over and over. "Wh.. what should I make? An insulated sheet to block her charge.. but... but what use would it be in the end!?"
Narina suddenly pinned Momo to the ground.. keeping her frozen in the sand.
"there.. you see it?" said Narina. "There's your problem.. the moment you come up against somebody you already conceive to be better than you.. you automatically start thinking too much.. your doubts emerge.. and instead of executing the brilliant ideas you have in your head.. you retreat out of fear of failure.. "
Narina stood up, helping Momo to her feet. "Momo.. that idea about the insulation.. it was BRILLIANT.. many electric power users would have trouble with that.."
"M.. Maybe.. but when you're already Prism Dragon you can just slash through it with your claws.. and.."
"Listen.. Momo.. when you're a hero.. I'm going to be honest.. there are going to be PLENTY of villains who are far stronger than you.. There will be plenty stronger than Todoroki! Heck I bet even All Might met somebody stronger than him!!"
Narina held up a claw. "The important thing to remember in this situation is.. You think ONLY till you have a plan.. and once you have a plan.. let your mind go blank... don't give it a CHANCE to doubt.. because if you start to doubt.. you'll falter in that plan.. "
"But what if the plan fails!?" stammered Momo. "What if the plan is bad!?"
"Then you correct it before you enter the fight, not during.. the time for doubt is when you have time and minutes to plan your approach while the enemy is not aware of your presence." said Narina. "But during battle.. there is only DO.. even people with low self esteem can fight without hesitation if they merely clear their heads.. and automatically do their plans. In fact.. it's the first step to purging yourself of low confidence for many super heroes.. me included.. "
"But.. you said if the enemy is stronger... then.. shouldn't I?"
"Hush now!" said Narina, smiling and wagging a claw. "heheh! Think of it like this too! If you think the plan is going to fail anyways.. well.. you have a better chance of living and saving everyone if you do the plan.. then if you just lie down and let them roll over you because it's a bad plan.. right?"
Momo nodded. "I.. I guess."
"Momo.. this kind of strategy only works with people like you.. people who have naturally good strategies and plans thanks to their sharp minds.. you, Tenya, and Izuku are alike in this way.. you can come up with a good analysis of a situation in mere seconds or minutes before the fight starts... the difference is.. izuku and Tenya both don't hesitate mid plan.. they can't afford to... just come up with a strategy.. and let it flow through your head like a river.. the moment you start to think of a doubt, throw it away, and imagine you're that skydiver, jumping out of the plane despite what you know about the height... you're leaping.. not strolling.. you're taking the leap.."
Momo stared at Narina with what looked like a newfound wonder. "O.. Okay.. I.. I'll try.."
"Alright then!" said Narina with a grin, her tail whipping back and forth eagerly. "I'm going to come at you again. And you're going to fight me with whatever strategy you have.. no hesitation... "
Narina got into a ready stance. "Ready..?"
Momo let out a gulp, but nodded. "O.. Okay.. let's do this.."
Narina dashed forward, and began slashing her claws again.. and this time Momo immediately pulled out a smoke grenade from her body and sent it hurling down with a massive "Boof!!"
She jumped forward through the smoke, taking a sword out of her shoulder and slashing it at Narina.. before stopping mid swing.
"W.. Wait.. that wouldn't hurt y.."
"WHAM!" Narina pinned Momo down again. "Good! You threw the smoke bomb without hesitation.. but you doubted near the end. Clear your mind.. Just Do.. don't overthink during a fight."
The duo clashed over and over.. with Narina drilling Momo hard into the night..
Finally the two of them took a break, Narina going out of Prism Dragon and pulling her clothes back on..
"You could've gone easier.." stammered Momo. "I mean.. was Prism Dragon necessary?"
"I needed to use a power you were intimidated by.. something that would force you to start that doubting flaw of yours so we could work on it.." said Narina. "You can call it tough love.."
Momo smiled. "Thank you Narina.. but I'm not sure I can get rid of this self doubt before exams start.."
"You will.. don't worry about it.." said Narina. "Come on.. let's get you back home.."
As Narina and Momo walked back home.. a figure walked out from behind a wall.. staring intently .. his hood over his head..
"Narina Yukata.." Tomura murmured. "Just what makes you tick..?"
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