MHA: GAMER PATH

Chapter 130: UA School Festival Arc (3)

~Kyoka J. POV~

[Next Day – 6:30 AM, UA Highschool, Heights Alliance, Japan]

Ahhh…

Yawning out loud, today is the day everyone is pumped up for the School Festivals. The day I must perform with my friends that we practiced weeks for.

Heading downstairs, though, I sniffed the air. Immediately, I was hit with a pleasant aroma, making my mouth water a bit.

Knowing who could cook this food, I grinned as I stepped down the stairs of the dormitory into the first floor where a few of my classmates had already begun to eat the breakfast already made and ready.

Taking a view, I see Kirishima and Denki exclaiming together with tears in their eyes, muttering happily, "THIS IS SO GOOD!!!"

I chuckled, seeing my plate already prepared with Ren talking to everyone in an excited tone, hyping those here, "Alright, everyone, just for today, I made breakfast to make sure everything goes well for the School Festival today! Morning Jiro-chan."

Taking notice of me, he went towards me, holding a jar of black coffee with one hand and the other with vanilla cream. Ren then asked me in a kind tone, "Want any coffee with cream for yourself?"

Simply nodding my head, he poured me a cup of coffee and some cream. Taking a whiff of the aroma, I couldn't help but be pleased, taking a sip and enjoying the taste.

*Gulp*

Ahh… drinking the coffee he makes just gives off a nice feeling down my throat. I can imagine myself being whisked away by the coffee itself as I returned to reality, complimenting our resident cook, "Ahh… that coffee really hit the spot. My compliments to the chief for the food and drink."

Ren slyly grinned as he thanked me in a kind tone, serving a cup to Izuku, "No problem. I'm just glad that everyone would enjoy unwinding with the concert you are performing."

I blushed, a bit embarrassed by his compliment, as I took a bite of my breakfast. The food hit me hard as I moaned lightly, enjoying the taste as I couldn't help but comment, "Still, this food is amazing, Ren. It almost makes me a bit guilty we didn't go with the idea of a food stall with you as the cook."

Taking the chance, he took a seat by my side as he dug into his food and replied, shaking his head in a defeated tone, "Right. But I would prefer if everyone did something fun and to unwind. Cooking is merely a hobby of mine I enjoy but I doubt you guys would be able to match with the food made by Lunch Rush to appease the other students."

Shaking my head, I couldn't help but sigh at this guy. Despite being the one to bring this idea of a concert to fruition, he only seemed concerned about something on his mind again.

But then again, I also understand that it is to help Eri adjust to the world again. No one can blame him for what he explained to us.

He's just too helpful, in my opinion. But that's what makes people like him the best, helping others in different ways.

Although it would help if he was more honest with us. There's something in his tone of voice he isn't saying everything about himself, but…

Sigh… No Jiro. I promised the guy to respect his space and life.

Already did enough snooping around, thank you very much. At the very least, this concert will be out of this world.

Shame Kendo couldn't be with us since Aizawa mentioned a beauty pageant. Although I didn't think the Class Rep would've chosen her to be the one to represent Class 1-A for the first years, though…

Shrugging my shoulders, this was bound to be a fun event regardless. I should enjoy this chance to unwind and go all out singing to my heart's content.

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~Third POV~

[8:30 AM, UA Highschool, Outside Entrance, Japan]

The time shortly passed as the school festival was slowly but surely turning into a grand spectacle in the making. Every one of the students began preparing their activities showing off their stuff.

Prizes and games could be seen through the entrance of UA High School with the promise of fun, games, shows, and concerts galore. Everything was just set to be the grand day for the students to destress themselves.

While this was occurring at this time, two small-time villains awfully disguised began to make their way to the entrance. The two villains were known as La Brava and Gentle Criminal.

Those two were only known in videos online on YouTube, causing pranks on multiple occasions and gaining little to no followers. But in recent times, it began to steadily gain attention due to Stain's influence and LOV (League of Villains) rise, gaining some infamy during this time.

This time, a gentleman and his partner, however, plan to make their mark on history with the U.A. and the School Festival as their target. As the school was fortified after being attacked and is the current symbol of the Heroes, Gentle believes that if he invades the festival, then he will become the center of attention.

Making their way to UA, Ren casually runs into them as Gentle utters in surprise, "Whoa! Watch yourself, young man."

Ren predicted this, knowing ahead of time to meet Gentle using his meta knowledge, and replied helplessly, "Sorry about that."

*Badum*

Grinning underneath his mask, Gentle was surprised by the boy's sudden appearance as he muttered calmly, turning away to swiftly leave with La Brava swiftly, "And just when I was enjoying the aftertaste of the Golden Tips Imperial. Let us be on our way, La – honey."

Being surprised to be called honey, La Brava instantly followed along after her quick shock, "Honey?! That's right! I'm honey!"

Seeing as they try to leave, Ren pointed at an old, worn-down house as he got Gentle's attention to a halt, listening, "Oh… guess that old house is a café or something… I never knew…"

La Brava looked back in shock as Gentle turned his head, returning to his ramblings in an excited tone, "One would have to know of Golden Tips Imperial to reach such a conclusion so young, yet so worldly!! Impressive, my boy!"

Closing his eyes, acting cute, Ren replied innocently, keeping the act going, "Not really I only know about it cuz my fiancé made some…"

Gentle casually continued speaking in an excited tone till he froze, questioning the young boy in front of him, squinting his eyes, "Ho ho! A fiancé with refined taste – Eh…? Aren't you a bit young to be married…?"

Genuinely acting a bit embarrassed, scratching the back of his head, he replied helplessly at the question, "Yeah… let's just say some shit happened, and I'm engaged when I graduate from UA."

La Brava and Gentle froze at the words, coughing, unsure how to continue the conversation, but found a way to exit out in a kind tone, "Well… congratulations then. If you would excuse us – "

But his next words froze when he listened to Ren saying in a blunt tone, catching them by surprise and filled with unease, "Also, another thing, is this your big job…?"

Being caught red-handed, Gentle places his hand over his mask, asking, feigning confusion, "Whatever do you mean?"

Seeing the chance to change the situation, Ren revealed his phone showing Gentle Criminal and La Brava's YouTube channel video as he calmly said, "I saw your video mentioning doing your big job. Even subscribed to see La Brava and Gentle Criminal in the Flesh. Pleasure meeting you both."

Both calmed down lightly as Gentle whispered to La Brava in a calm tone, "Oh! It seems we have a fan, my dear."

Misunderstanding Ren's intention in choosing to calm the situation down, La Brava sighed in relief as she giggled, "You are right, mister Gentle!"

Quickly understanding their misunderstanding, Ren shook his hand as he explained in a calm tone, "I think you misunderstood me wrong, sir. I'm not here to get your signature, but I'm here to help you. I'm Ren Yuki, by the way."

This got their attention as Gentle quickly brushed him off till he froze when he heard his name in a stunned tone, "Help? Well, I'm afraid your offer isn't needed – wait, what was your name again?"

Having time to process his memory, La Brava instantly exclaimed in a stunned tone, pointing at him, "You! You are the protégé of All Might! His successor!!"

Gentle eyes widened hearing that as he replied to La Brava, now recalling his name, in a surprised tone, "You mean that boy?! The one who worked together with All Might to beat that villain!!"

La Brava nodded her head, surprised but then concerned as Ren rubbed his head from the praise and nonchalantly said, "Geez, alright with the words of praise already. Thanks, glad to be remembered."

Gentle visibly flinched at his remark purposefully as he began to explain to them in a calm tone, "I am here to redeem you into becoming the very best you can be. Why strive to live only for yourselves? I've done my research; you were someone who wanted to be a hero out of despair. Despair to be remembered. To know you could have been more…"

Ren purposefully paused for a dramatic effect as he dramatically exclaimed, "… You CAN be more!"

La Brava looked up to Gentle, her idol. As her role model, and as of right now, literally his partner in crime.

Gentle wasn't having a good time disturbed even after hearing those words coming from Ren's mouth as he replied in a defiant tone, shaken by his words, "How do you… you don't understand, hero boy… to carve my name in history for future generations to remember me! So that going forward, someone out there… will give a moment's thought to the way I lived and aspire to it. And this dream is no longer mine alone. My dream would be trifling indeed if your words could move me to abandon my course!"

After waiting for his heated rant to allow Gentle to calm down, he simply answered him confidently, "You might want to throw away shame, honor, and eventually your way of doing things to be recognized, but I'm here to help! I WILL become someone who can show everyone a brighter future. That's not my dream, but my goal. For I, Ren Yuki, have a dream…!!"

*Whoosh*

*Cue Giorno Piano Music*

Using his [New Order] to cause him to be very inspirational as a small golden whirlwind helped to make a physical manifestation of his determination. And also added a Gionro theme of piano music being played for them to listen to.

Appearing majestic in their eyes, he grinned, expressing determination as he said calmly, doing a dramatic Jojo Pose mid-air using [Float], "Only the truth of this world will remain in the end. Righteous actions born of truth will never crumble. For my name is Ren Yuki, and my resolve shines like golden wind."

They just stood there speechless. Ren didn't relent as he spoke, persuading them greatly with his charisma and charm, "As of now, I see you are a great inspiration for this lady accompanying you. So, I ask you, what kind of future do you want her to strive for? This bleak and cynical world you are building. Or will you join me in riding the golden wind to save the world from apathy and superficiality? The choice, in the end, will always be yours to make."

*Tmp*

Turned his back around and returned to UA Entrance, where the School Festival was being placed, landing on the ground, not letting them respond, Ren finished in a chill tone, "If you wish to aid me with saving people in need, I've left my phone number in your phones. I'll be awaiting your call if you answer my words… if not, I wish you good luck. For both of you, and please enjoy the School Festival to the fullest."

Leaving casually, the two were stunned and shaken to their very cores by his words. His words, promise, and charismatic aura are due to his title of [Future No.1] and passive skill [Heroic Aura].

Their legs trembled as they both thought in a stunned tone, 'His mere presence… it's just like All Might!!'

Both were shaken by Ren's words, deeply engraved into their very beings by his sheer charisma, charm and [Heroic Aura]. It reminded them of All Might's very presence, as if he was there, giving a big impression on them.

Then La Brava checked her phone, equally surprised and startled to see Ren's phone number in her contacts. The same with Gentle as he looked down, muttering in a defeated tone, placing his hand over his forehead as if conflicted, "H-Honey… let's see the School Festival… I – I need time to clear my head…"

La Brava only nodded lightly, clearly seeing her idol being affected greatly by Ren's words as they slowly headed toward the School Festival. But the image of Ren and the golden wind brushing past them kept their minds occupied, always being reminded of the offer he had given to them as they considered his words deeply…

Not only that, but he also gave them something important… faith that they wouldn't do anything bad during the School Festival. It startled them greatly that they thought that the protégé of All Might thought that highly of them made them behave.

They're focused on attempting their big plan was thwarted in an instant. Gentle Criminal thoughts bothered giving him a hopeful dream, startling him greatly, thinking about the offer given to him as he was having internal conflicts of his reality or delusions becoming the reality of joining hands...

Ren eyed them from the distance as they made their way inside with a sly smirk as he confidentially whispered, "Nailed it."