At U.A…
It's really been a while since I joined U.A. Everything feels… normal, surprisingly. The subjects are cool, the hero classes about morals and tactics are going well. But… soon they're going to ask for hero names, Izuku thought.
Should I keep "Deku"…? Or something else?
"Hey, Nana-san… what do you think my hero name should be?" Izuku asked inwardly.
"How about Eroman… since you're a pervert," Nana said flatly.
"H–hey! Isn't it normal? I'm a growing boy…"
"No boy dreams of such things. And what about her? That rabbit woman—Mirko or something? You brat, you even dreamed about me! The vestiges are having a hard time believing we made the right choice," Nana ranted.
It was one wet dream! What do you want me to do? Biology is biology! Izuku defended.
"...Eroman," Nana insisted.
Funny how they can't read my mind, but they can see my dreams… Izuku sighed.
Still… once I saw Mirko in this world, she hasn't left my mind. And Nana-san too. Maybe I am a pervert…
Right then, Nemuri Kayama—Midnight—entered the classroom.
"Alright kids! Today's the day you'll be choosing your hero names," Midnight announced.
One student raised a hand. "Isn't it too soon, Sensei?"
"Nope! A hero name is essential. It's one of the most important things you'll ever decide."
"What was your hero name, Sensei?" another asked.
"Midnight," she said proudly.
Izuku raised his hand. "Then what about Aizawa-sensei?"
Midnight jumped. "A-Aizawa! Since when were you behind me?!"
"You brat. Your senses are keen," Aizawa muttered.
You're always lurking, even in the anime, Izuku thought.
"My hero name is Eraser Head," Aizawa said.
"Who?" some students asked.
Funny how he's not popular here… but in my world, he's one of the most beloved characters in all of MHA… Izuku thought.
"I work at night. You probably haven't heard of me," Aizawa shrugged.
"Anyway, choose your hero names quickly, brats."
"Sensei, what's your quirk?" Mineta asked.
"Good question. Try to use yours."
"Eh? I can't use it!"
"Exactly. My quirk is Erasure. I erase quirks."
"D-does that mean I'm quirkless now?!"
"No. When I stop, you'll be fine."
Aizawa continued, "Also, start thinking about your costume designs. The school will fund them. Make sure to submit them by tomorrow."
At Home…When izuku reached his room he saw all might sitting there..
"All Might? Why are you here?" Izuku asked as he opened his door.
"Are you doing well, Young Midoriya?" All Might replied gently.
"I came to check on you."
"Did my mom see you?!"
"No, I snuck into your room," All Might said proudly.
"Good. She'd be terrified seeing a skeleton suddenly appear," Izuku said.
"That's harsh, Young Midoriya… That aside, I can't believe you have this much merchandise of me!"
"Well, you're famous. And I am your fan."
"Do normal fans have this much?"
Canon Deku might've influenced me a bit too much… Izuku thought.
"How is One For All?"
"I was able to control 15% during a test."
"That's amazing! Experience helps a lot. Looks like your practical training is paying off."
Nana drifted around him. "Toshinori… can you see me?"
You know he can't… Izuku thought.
She looks sad. He was her student after all…
"All Might… I made contact with the previous OFA users."
"WHAT?! HOW?!" All Might roared.
"Sshh! Don't shout! My mom will hear!" Izuku panicked as he covered All Might's mouth.
Izuku explained everything—seeing the vestiges, speaking with them, the dream, the connection.
"S-so you're saying Sensei… and the other users are here?"
"Yeah. Though they're like ghosts."
"Can… can I see them?" All Might whispered.
"I don't know."
All Might looked down, trembling. "Sensei… you're still protecting the kid… even now…"
"Izuku-kun, tell him what I say," Nana said softly.
Izuku repeated her words. "You're not pathetic, Toshinori."
"Huh?" All Might looked up. "Midoriya… that wasn't you just now."
"She says… 'Thanks to you, the Symbol of Peace, I was able to pass on happily. Japan is safe. You even saved the world from All For One by sacrificing your power. I'm proud to have had you as my student.'"
All Might's eyes watered. "Thank you… young man."
"About All For One… Sensei…" Izuku began.
"Don't worry, Midoriya."
"But—"
"Her words lit a fire in me again," All Might said, eyes sharpening. "I'll find him."
"Just be careful, Sensei. We don't know his condition. He might've recovered completely. I'm not saying you'll lose, but—"
"Don't worry," All Might said, standing as sunlight spilled into the room. "As long as I'm here, he won't act recklessly. This time… I will kill him."
All Might… I'm sure you can. Just… don't use your quirk too much. Not like the USJ incident…
"All Might, what do you think my hero name should be?"
"Hero name?"
"Yeah. Aizawa-sensei wants us to pick one by tomorrow."
"You should follow your heart."
"…Heart?" Izuku echoed.
"Don't think too hard. Pick a name that scares villains, comforts civilians. One that represents you."
"How did you pick yours?"
"My sensei picked it," All Might admitted.
"Huh?!"
"Follow your heart, Midoriya. Don't forget." With that, he jumped out the window in his buff form.
Don't just motivate me and leave, you bastard… Izuku thought.
"I didn't expect you to pick 'All Might' for him, Nana-san," Izuku said.
"Well, what can I say? I have excellent naming sense," she said proudly.
"How about picking mine too?"
"I already did. Eroman."
"…Are you serious?!"
The day ended—with his hero name still undecided.
Tomorrow awaited.