Chapter 254: The practical exams.

--Thursday, July 2, 2172

“Time’s up! Let the last person in the row collect the exams and bring them forward.”

Behind the teacher’s desk in the quiet classroom of 1-A, Aizawa raised his right hand and announced in a neutral tone. With a calm expression, Momo stood up from her seat and began collecting the exams from her row alongside Kai, as they were the last in their respective rows.

“Thanks, Yao-Momo!”

By the time Momo was halfway through collecting the exams, Mina ran up to her with her arms raised high, a big smile on her face as she thanked her. Kaminari, who also approached, chimed in while giving a thumbs-up with his right hand.

“At least I answered everything!”

“Fufu, no need to thank me. We’re friends; helping each other comes naturally.” Momo took Midoriya’s exam and commented with a kind, serene smile. Touched, Mina launched herself at Momo for a hug, beaming as she spoke.

“Thanks, Yao-Momo! I’d have been so lost without you!”

While Momo laughed at Mina’s antics, Kai placed the exams on Aizawa’s desk and returned to his seat. Once all the exams were on the table, Aizawa gathered them, nodded, and then looked at the rest of the group, announcing in a loud voice.

“Well, with this, the written exams come to an end. So, get ready, because tomorrow it’s the practical exams!”

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After Aizawa left the classroom, Momo’s group naturally gathered around her while Kai stretched lazily. At that moment, Mina, somewhat worried, commented while glancing sideways at Kai and Midoriya. The last one was joining Uraraka and Iida.

“We should do one last training session today…”

“I get what you mean… I don’t want to go through the same thing as Midoriya either…” Kirishima muttered under his breath, looking at the green-haired boy as a small shudder ran through him. The hell Midoriya had endured for ‘embarrassing’ Kai sometimes haunted his nightmares.

“What hasn’t been achieved in all this training time won’t be achieved in a few hours. Besides, Kai will hold back a little, right?” Momo finished by looking at Kai, who showed a calm smile to everyone present and replied casually.

“Of course. If you lose after breaking 8 or 10 bones, I’ll know you tried hard, and I’ll be lenient.”

All the students couldn’t help but swallow hard. Even Todoroki, who was walking toward the door, couldn’t help but tremble slightly. Though it sounded like a joke—and it probably was—no one dared to take it lightly. That training demon had no mercy or conscience. Midoriya was clear proof of that.

“You really enjoy scaring them, don’t you?” Momo commented with amusement, lightly tapping Kai’s shoulder. He simply grinned and replied with mock innocence.

“I don’t know what you’re talking about. It’s not like I secretly enjoy seeing their ridiculous, desperate faces on the verge of collapse. I’m not that kind of person.”

“You’re a sadist…”

Mina couldn’t help but mutter while hiding behind Momo, which made Kai’s grin widen. As Mina tucked her head behind Momo, the beautiful black-haired girl hooked her arm around Kai’s and commented with a cheerful smile.

“Well, it’s better if everyone goes home and rests well. Tomorrow is an important day, and we need to be at 100%.”

The others nodded with serious expressions, and after saying their goodbyes, they all headed to their respective homes while Kai and Momo stayed behind, waiting for Nejire. A few minutes later, Nejire arrived running with a joyful expression and jumped to wrap her arms around Kai’s neck.

“Thanks for waiting for me!”

“Why so excited?” Momo asked with a smile as she looked at Nejire, whom Kai gently set down on the ground by holding her waist. Nejire flashed Momo a huge grin and replied enthusiastically.

“I’ve got a super plan for today!”

“Hmm… Honestly, I don’t feel like going out after last time…” Momo replied, a bit reluctant, to which Nejire responded with an even bigger smile.

“Fufu, I’ve got it all planned! We’re not going anywhere today!”

“That’s why I sense one of the guards nearby?.” Kai looked at Nejire and asked with a hint of curiosity. Nejire laughed ‘mysteriously,’ then replied in a soft voice.

“Yes, I called Mom and asked her to send someone to pick us up. Today, we’re going home by car, fufu.”

“Why by car?” Momo asked, curious. Nejire immediately struck an exaggerated pose of a ‘mature and mysterious woman,’ then replied while looking away.

“You’ll find out in due time.”

Watching Nejire’s whole performance, Kai and Momo couldn’t help but exchange glances and laugh with a strange mix of amusement and warmth, which soon infected Nejire as well. Not long after, a sleek black car pulled up in front of the group, and they all climbed in while Nejire took out her phone.

Soon, the car moved forward with Kai seated between Momo and Nejire, while Salem jumped from Kai’s shoulder to the back of the car and lay down with his head resting against the rear window. At that moment, Momo’s phone buzzed, so she quickly took it out to check. After looking at her phone for a few seconds, Momo blushed deeply and turned to Nejire, hiding the screen against her chest.

With a cheerful smile, Nejire closed the window separating the backseat from the driver, which made Kai raise an eyebrow while Momo began shaking her head in near panic. Once the window was closed, Nejire put her phone away and leaned onto Kai, speaking in a soft, almost purring voice.

“Kai-chan…”

“What’s up?” Kai turned to look at Nejire, asking with visible suspicion. She smiled with a hint of mischief and commented softly.

“Today, I want to try something I found online…”

“Doesn’t sound like something decent.”

Kai remarked, half-amused, half-helpless, which made Nejire smile. She replied in a ‘seductive’ tone while moving her hand to the zipper of Kai’s pants, causing Momo to blush even more.

“It’s something really good for couples~”

“And it has to be in the car?” Kai couldn’t help but laugh and ask, amused. Nejire nodded enthusiastically and replied.

“Yes, I read that it’s a very important ‘spice’ to keep a relationship alive!”

“That’s for couples who’ve been together for a long time. We’re just starting out; there’s no need for ‘spice.’ Besides, Momo doesn’t like the idea, so don’t try to force her.”

Kai replied with amusement while patting Nejire’s head. She couldn’t help but pout and look at Momo, who took a deep breath and responded in a soft voice.

“I prefer privacy for those things…”

“Then I’ll do it myself!” Nejire announced with a determined tone, which led Kai to comment calmly.

“You don’t have to push yourself so hard. We have time. Rushing only leads to exhaustion.”

“…But I wanted to try it… I even prepared all of this…”

Nejire said in a ‘pitiful’ tone while unleashing her most powerful attack on Kai and Momo—her puppy-dog eyes. Defeated by Nejire’s charm, Momo couldn’t help but look away, then spoke in a soft voice, her face turning completely red.

“I-It’s not that I mind if you do it…”

Hearing Momo, Nejire turned to Kai with shining eyes full of excitement and curiosity, which inevitably disarmed the refusal on Kai’s lips. Seeing Kai at a loss for words, Nejire smiled brightly and, with one swift motion, pulled down the zipper of his pants, releasing the half-asleep dragon to begin her task.

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At the mansion, Nejire stepped out of the car with a radiant smile, then grabbed a soda bottle and drank happily. Kai and Momo got out of the car as well. Kai had a somewhat odd expression, while Momo was completely flushed, though she seemed to be mentally reviewing a lesson.

“Well, I’ll be in the workshop for a while. Keiko’s waiting for me to work on the new gear.” In the mansion’s living room, Kai commented while handing his bag to Rin, the temporary replacement for Mrs. Yoshiko. Nejire quickly nodded with a smile and replied.

“Got it! I want to learn how to cook with Momo today!”

“… Alright, then let’s prepare a delicious dinner for tonight.”

After coughing a couple of times to shake off the awkwardness, Momo spoke with a smile, then gave Kai a kiss on the lips. Nejire soon followed suit, and Kai said goodbye before heading to his room to change and go to the workshop.

When the workshop doors opened, Kai found the place fully lit, several machines running at full speed while Keiko typed on a computer at one of the desks. Though she looked focused, Keiko’s outfit made it seem like she was in an auto shop rather than anywhere else.

Keiko wore an unbuttoned plaid shirt tied above her navel, revealing a deep cleavage that made it clear she wasn’t wearing a bra, along with her flat, toned stomach. Below, she had on a tiny denim miniskirt with a large brown belt, fully showcasing her long, beautiful legs.

“Oh, Kai, I started producing some of the prototypes we worked on this morning, and I’ve also been tweaking some upgrades for the assistants.”

Seeing Kai, Keiko removed her glasses and set them on the desk, then spun her chair around, spreading her legs before crossing them sensually as she spoke in a calm, clear voice. Noticing Kai’s eyes roaming her body and his eyebrow raising as he realized she wasn’t wearing anything under the miniskirt either, Keiko couldn’t help but flash a seductive smile.

(How did we even get here…? No, more importantly, can I resist…?)

Meanwhile, Kai couldn’t help but reflect on his life choices, feeling as though his inner angel and demon were waging an all-out war. After a moment, Kai let out a small sigh, sat at a nearby desk, and spoke in a not-so-calm voice.

“Perfect, let’s run some tests then.”

“Alright, the first prototype should be ready.”

Keiko nodded and stood up from her chair, then bent over with her back to Kai, giving him another generous view. Though her real plan to win Kai’s love was complex and would take time, nothing stopped her from using her assets to tempt her beloved. After all, if it worked, she could enjoy a ‘reward’ sooner than she’d anticipated.

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--Friday, July 3, 2172

“Now, the practical exam will begin.”

In one of UA’s training grounds, Aizawa, standing before a group of teachers, announced in a calm, neutral tone. Among the teachers, Nemuri looked at Momo and Kai and winked playfully. Meanwhile, Aizawa continued speaking as he scanned the students of Class 1-A in front of him, all dressed in their hero costumes.

“Of course, it’s possible to fail this exam. If you want to attend the summer camp, don’t make any foolish mistakes.”

“There are a lot of teachers…” Jiro commented, somewhat surprised, catching Momo’s attention, who was standing beside her.

“I assume you’ve gathered information and have an idea of what we’re going to do.” Aizawa continued in the same tone. At that moment, Kaminari couldn’t contain his excitement and exclaimed enthusiastically.

“We’re fighting robots, right?!”

“Fireworks! Curry! Courage tests!!” Mina soon joined in, equally thrilled, but just then, a somewhat cute voice echoed through the area as the bandages around Aizawa’s neck began to tremble.

“No!”

Under the students’ surprised gazes, Principal Nezu emerged from the bandages around Aizawa’s neck and, raising one paw in the air, announced excitedly.

“For various reasons, the exam will be different this time!”

“Different?”

Momo asked curiously while tightening her grip on Kai’s arm, which she was holding. Principal Nezu explained as he climbed down from Aizawa’s shoulder using the bandages as a rope.

“From now on, we’ll focus on combat and hero work that resembles real battles! Additionally, individual strength and skill will be taken into account for the exam!”

Hearing the principal’s announcement, the students inevitably turned to look at the quiet Kai in his PE uniform with a black cat on his shoulder and Momo in her red hero costume. At that moment, Nezu landed on the ground, quickly raised his arms, and announced with excitement.

“So, you will form teams of two and fight against the teachers!”

“Against the teachers?!” Uraraka couldn’t help but ask with a hint of apprehension. Aizawa quickly added in a flat tone.

“Furthermore, the pairs and their opponents have already been decided. I chose them based on various factors, including fighting style, grades, and relationships…” Aizawa adjusted the bandages around his neck and made an announcement with a strange smile.

“Therefore, Shoto Todoroki and Hanta Sero will be a team and will fight against me!” As Todoroki nodded and Sero swallowed hard, Aizawa turned to look at Midoriya and Bakugo.

“Midoriya and Bakugo will be another team and will fight against…”

Just as Aizawa was about to announce the teacher, a massive humanoid figure fell from the sky, creating a gust of wind as it landed. With a dark, almost sinister expression, fully embracing his role as a villain, All Might stood up and announced while clenching his right fist in front of him, sending out a shockwave.

“It will be me!”

As Midoriya and Bakugo stared at each other and at All Might in complete shock, Mina couldn’t help but grab Momo’s arm and whisper.

“I thought All Might would be reserved for Saito… Anyone else would be an easy win for him…”

“I thought the same…”

Momo nodded and whispered back, at which point Kai couldn’t help but notice Nezu’s smile widening. Soon, the oddly adorable bear/mouse raised a paw and pointed at Mina with the other, then spoke with excitement.

“Of course, since we’re taking individual skill into account, the exams will vary, as will the number of opponents! Momo Yaoyorozu and Kai Saito will be a team and will face two teachers: All Might and Ectoplasm!”

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Student Teams & Teacher:

Izuku Midoriya & Katsuki Bakugo – All MightShoto Todoroki & Hanta Sero – Aizawa (Eraser Head)Tenya Iida & Mashirao Ojiro – Power LoaderOchaco Uraraka & Yuga Aoyama – ThirteenFumikage Tokoyami & Tsuyu Asui – EctoplasmKyoka Jiro & Koji Koda – Present MicEijiro Kirishima & Rikido Sato – CementossMezo Shoji & Toru Hagakure – NezuMina Ashido & Denki Kaminari – MidnightKai Saito & Momo Yaoyorozu – All Might + Ectoplasm

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