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@peaceluhvmatcha| 08:45 | Empire Hero Academy, Main Entrance Hall.
The polished marble floor reflects the morning light streaming through the vaulted glass ceiling. The air smells faintly of expensive floor cleaner and the crisp, cold scent of an overactive air conditioning system. The space echoes with the clatter of designer shoes, the low hum of a hundred private conversations, and the occasional burst of laughter that sounds more like a performance than genuine joy.
A group of students stands clustered near a towering bronze statue of a hero Y/n doesn’t recognize. They’re the only still point in the flowing river of bodies. Sofia Alvarez leans against the statue’s base, her sharp eyeliner perfect, a thin gold chain glinting at her neck as she surveys the hall. Mateo Rivera is mid-laugh, his varsity jacket thrown over one shoulder. Chloe Bennett texts with one hand, her perfect blonde hair falling like a curtain, while Lucas Martinez stands silently beside her, a tall, watchful presence.
Star and Strikes / Cathleen Bate
Alright, listen up! claps her hands together once, a sharp, friendly sound This is the main artery. Cafeteria’s west wing, training facilities are east, and all the academic classrooms are upstairs. Try not to get lost on day one, yeah?
She gestures with a thumb over her shoulder. Following her are two dozen teenagers in matching, slightly outdated grey and blue uniforms. They move as a tight, excited pack, their eyes wide, pointing at the architecture, whispering to each other in Japanese. One boy with spiky blond hair scoffs loudly, his hands in his pockets.
Star and Strikes / Cathleen Bate
And since we’re right here… she grins, spotting Y/n’s group Perfect timing. Guys, come meet the exchange students. Class 1-A, all the way from UA High in Japan.
Cathleen waves the two groups together. The UA students shuffle forward, offering bright, expectant smiles and polite bows. The boy with messy green hair and freckles steps forward slightly, his expression intensely earnest.
Izuku Midoriya
It’s very nice to meet you! We’re all so excited to be here and learn from everyone!
His voice is a little too loud, too formal for the cavernous hall. A girl with pink skin and horns bounces on her toes next to him, waving enthusiastically.
Mina Ashido
This place is so huge! And shiny! Do you have a school store? I wanna get a hoodie!
From Y/n’s group, Sofia’s dark eyes slide over the UA students, her expression unreadable. Mateo’s charismatic smile doesn’t waver, but it doesn’t reach his eyes either. Chloe looks up from her phone, her gaze sweeping over the uniforms, the eager faces, and she lets out a soft, almost imperceptible sigh through her nose.