The review session ended up being so spirited that the conversation lasted until the final bell. In the end, we were practically chased out of the building by the staff.
The fact that I had returned mid-way with news about the training facility permits certainly kept the fire under the discussion. But more than that, everyone was fascinated by the mysterious power Himiko and I utilized: the Force.
Of course, I couldn't simply tell them the truth. I had to weave a cover story.
The "official" explanation I provided was that I use a form of "Augmentation" to temporarily awaken latent psychic abilities. I emphasized that this was not a Quirk, but a conceptual discipline—one so horribly inefficient that attempting to make it permanent (to keep the "Force" active at all times) would likely result in the user starving to death. This effectively killed any requests for me to "awaken" similar powers in my classmates before they could even start.
The Hero Public Safety Commission had actually reached out with similar instructions: "Even if permanent augmentation is possible, tell the public it is not."
It was a logical move on their part. If the truth got out, my "value" as a human being would skyrocket to dangerous levels. Furthermore, the social upheaval caused by a new power system rivaling Quirks would be catastrophic.
The Commission seems to suspect that I can, in fact, create more Force-users. At least, the agents I sensed monitoring me (who were wise enough never to actually approach the house) seemed to be operating under that assumption. By telling me to keep it a secret, they were offering a silent pact: as long as I don't go public, they will turn a blind eye to my "training" of others.
As someone who dreams of restoring the Jedi Order, I can already sense that this directive will cause headaches down the road. But for now, as a child in the eyes of society, my options are limited. I must play the part of the obedient student.
As for Himiko, the Commission still hasn't figured her out. We've successfully framed her abilities as a specialized application of her "Transform" Quirk—claiming she forces a partial transformation of her own cells into mine to "borrow" my power. I told the class that she can currently only do this with me, and the physical changes are so subtle they can't be seen with the naked eye.
I thought the explanation was a bit of a stretch, but since Quirks are inherently illogical to begin with, the class accepted it without a single doubt. It's a bit unsettling how easily people accept the impossible in this era.
The next morning, I woke up feeling a bit sluggish. It seems the post-class "tasting" yesterday wasn't enough for Himiko; last night, she was more demanding than usual.
"I understand you were excited, but you really need to learn some moderation," I muttered as we walked to school.
"Ahaha, sorry! I just got swept up in the moment," she chirped.
"'Swept up' is not an excuse. Honestly... the extra cost for cleaning the sheets alone is going to eat into our budget."
"You say that, Ri-chan, but... you finally 'sipped' me back yesterday, didn't you? Hehe... it was amazing. I was so happy I thought I might actually die ♡"
"I—no. That was different. That was... I was simply trying to get you to stop, and—stop that. Put that face away, Himiko. Save that expression for when we're at home."
We continued our banter until the school gates came into view. Then, my mood soured.
A massive swarm of reporters was waiting for us. They were packed so tightly in front of the gate that there was hardly a square inch of pavement visible. From the snippets of conversation I could catch, they were desperate for a scoop on All Might.
Occupying a public road like this is a nuisance, and frankly, unprofessional. If they wanted an interview, they should have scheduled one through proper channels.
"Look, there's a student! Hey! Can you tell us what All Might is like as a teacher!?"
Before they could descend on us, Himiko stepped forward. Without a moment's hesitation, she swept her hand in a subtle arc.
"You don't want to ask us anything. You will let us pass."
"...We don't want to ask you anything... we will let you pass..."
I watched in mild horror as the front line of reporters fell into a daze. Himiko moved like a seasoned diplomat—or a very efficient sheepdog—weaving through the crowd and using the Mind Trick on anyone who got too close. She carved a path through the human wall and led me through by the hand, cool as a summer breeze.
"...Himiko."
"It's fine, Ri-chan. They're annoying. Besides, Master Anakin always said: 'The most important thing is knowing when to use your tools.'"
"Ignoring them is one thing, but using the Force like that...! A Jedi must exercise restraint!"
"You're so serious, Ri-chan."
"I have to be! We're the only two Force-users on this planet!"
"Exactly! That means we make up fifty percent of the population each. My way is just as valid as yours, isn't it?"
"I... well, technically..."
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