Chapter 76. Teaching
We all made it to class on time just one or two minutes early, but I was less worried about that. Rather I was more worried at some of the stares from the other girls in our class. We all were blushing from how close we got while our emotions were flying. ‘I’m not sure I can just call either of them friends now. We are getting to dangerous territory. May I remind myself I’m still 20 years old in here! I am getting way too close to these girls! Two of them at that! What am I supposed to do!? I need them both, but I have to keep them at a distance. I can't get any closer to either of them. I've already gotten too close, but... I can't just create more distance now...' I sighed and sat down in my seat.
Class began and started to calm my emotional state. After school was over I looked over at Momo who was also looking back at me. We both quickly turned away from each other. Not long after that Kyoka came over to talk to us. “So where would be a good place to study?” I thought about talking to teachers to let us use one of the school arena’s, but Momo cut me off. “We could always come over to my house. I do not like to show-off, but it does contain a training area, as well as a library to study in.”
Both Kyoka, and I stared at Momo for a second before I agreed. “Sure, I don’t like having cameras everywhere while I train anyway.” Kyoka rolled her eyes, while Momo shook her head. “Alright, I would like to see what your house looks like after hearing this rough description.” With that, we were off. I asked for a quick stop to pick up some sweats for me to train in, but Momo just said she could just make me a pair. I was a little uneasy about wearing clothes that came out of her, but I didn’t say anything.
After a bit of walking we came up to a giant gate that seemed to block off a whole community. I was understanding. ‘She is from an influential family, so of course she lives in a gated community.’ Until I heard the person on the intercom. “Good evening my lady. Welcome back home.” Both me and Kyoka stared at each other with wide eyes at that piece of information. This wasn’t a gated community. This was a gated mansion, and Momo was the young lady of the house. Momo expected this reaction and almost had to drag us past the gate.
This place was the definition of opulent, and imperial. We were on a walkway to a modern mansion that was about half the size of the U.A. The cherry blossoms were in full bloom, giving off the feeling of warmth, and ease. Only a few petals were on the ground, giving me the indication of the staff here raking them up every day at least. The grass had nothing in it that shouldn’t be. Each blade was meticulously combed, cut, and cared for.
Flowers were on both sides of the walkway. Violets were on the left while deep crimson roses were on the right. This just added to this place's majesty, causing the vibrant colors to meld into one being that took care of you all the way to the front entrance. I almost just wanted to stay, and lay in the grass to take all of my cares away, but I had tests to help study for. I walked inside the home. I saw both girls taking off their shoes, and putting on slippers. I followed suit, and began walking behind Momo. We got a few looks from the staff around the home. Almost as if this was the first time Momo had brought friends home.
Momo led us to the library where we studied. I had the most trouble with history, as most of what it was, was the future in japan. Eventually I pulled through, and after an hour or two of studying I was ready to train physically. “Ok, I think now would be a good place to stop. Kaminari, would you like to train?” I sighed in relief of not having to learn anymore for the written exam right now. “Yes, I would like that very much.” I had a feeling Kyoka agreed with me on this as well, judging from her sighing in relief too.
After a bit of walking we made it to Momo’s family gym complete with an empty room to fight in, or just train with a volatile quirk. We went inside and I began to give tips to the two girls. “Ok, first thing. Momo, I’ve only seen you fight back at the U.S.J. incident. Being honest, I think you need to learn to fight on your feet.” Momo was confused at what I told her to do. “You need to make tools while under pressure. You have the capability to have an arsenal whenever you need it. You literally can make any weapon as long as it doesn’t have too many moving parts, use that. I think you have so many options that you get frozen while thinking about which is best. Fighting is too fast for that. You have to just try plans and ideas that you haven't completely thought through. If something doesn't work, then just make something else that will.”
While Momo was thinking about all I said to her I turned over to Kyoka. “Kyoka, I hate to say this, but your fighting capabilities are severely limited without your costume, just like my range is limited. You have to learn to fight without the use of your speakers. If they get damaged or if you can’t get your jacks into them for some reason, you will be dead in the water. I think Momo should teach you some martial arts that can be done without any weapons. You could even throw some jabs at villains with your unexpected earphone jack attacks to the face, or neck; I have enough experience to know those things pack a punch. You are a great support, and can help a lot in fights, but I want you to be able to defend yourself without your costume.”
They both began to just stare at me, which just confused me. “What?” Momo spoke up as Kyoka just shook her head while practicing attacking with her earphone’s. “Well it’s just that you expanded on what we wanted since the last time we spoke about this right before the festival. Instead of just telling us we can’t help with fighting because our quirks aren’t suited for it. You decided to help us with what we want to do, and ideas to fight with everyone else. It’s just nice to know you gave it some thought is all.”