Once A Villain | Todoroki Shoto

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Mizumi had a perfect score in her written exam. Thus, even if she failed her practical exam, she was not considered as part of the remedial group. Although, Monoma was. He had an average score in his written exam, after all.

"Haha! Look at them!" even if he was already exhausted himself and that he was also a part of the group—just from different class—Monoma was laughing at the five; Sato, Kaminari, Sero, Ashido and Kirishima—who all failed their exams.

"But most importantly, you all have to make-up for your piss-poor performances during your final exam! Think about that when the others are fine while you are dead on your feet." Aizawa glared at them, sending shivers down their spine.

"Uraraka! Aoyama! Yamazaki!" He then turned to the three, who was coincidentally near each other.

"You guys too. You didn't quite managed to fail but it was a close call." he stated before turning to Uraraka and Aoyama. "You two needed 30 points to pass and you got 36." and then turning Mizumi. "While you had a perfect score in the written exam, which saved you from your 28 points in the practical."

Mizumi unconsciously gulped in horror at the thought of failing. She never experienced failing at school before for she was home-schooled for the past years of her life. She's starting to miss being home-schooled in these kinds of moments.

Aizawa's eyes narrowed and she shuddered. Ever since she learned he's her father, she became afraid of him. "So don't let up. You're all sluggish today." his glare vanished and he turned to walk away. "Always be conscious of who you are. That's the key to improvement. That's why you're out here sweating. Why I'm driving you so hard. Keep it in mind, always."

Mizumi's hands formed into a fist as she stared at her father's back. It was her first time receiving inspiring words from him. And even if it was in an indirect manner, she made sure she brought his words tattooed on her heart.

They might never be a time where he learns that she's his daughter. And she's contented that way. At least, she won't be able to see the look of disappointment at learning that a weakling like her is his daughter.

•| Midoriya Izuku |•

"Teams of two? Wait, there are 20 of us, minus the five getting extra lessons..."

"That leaves one extra." I muttered as everyone got to their partners.

"Since we drew lots... it was inevitable that someone would be alone." Mashiro sweat-dropped, probably trying to make me feel better.

"Nope! No one's going to be alone!" Mandalay chimed as she pushed a girl who was behind her towards me.

"Since there's nineteen Class B kitties, I thought it will be okay if we keep each team in an even number, don't you think?" she added, winking at me. She probably saw the pale look on my face when I learned that I was going to be the odd one out.

"Hey." the girl greeted. Oh wait. It's Mi-chan. Now that you thought about it, it's been awhile since we talked to each other. Maybe it was because of the end of term exams and all. I heard she got perfect points in her written exam and failed in her practical.

"Nice to see you again, Mi-chan!" I greeted back, feeling my cheeks heat up. Even if she became one of the closest friends I've got, she still makes me nervous around her. Maybe it's because she just intimidates me a lot or maybe it just increased when I learned she's Aizawa-sensei's daughter. Sheesh. Maybe that's where she got her intimidating aura around her.

"So, how are you?" I inquired, feeling a small drop of courage to ask.

"Quite fine, actually. Glad that I wasn't part of the remedial classes." she chuckled and I nodded. "Yeah, I thought Kacchan and I were going to fail."