I've finished rooting out every last Cursed Spirit that was haunting the halls of U.A. It was no small feat, wandering every inch of that building with Himiko as my guide...
Well, my efforts paid off—you won't see a single Curse inside the school anymore. However... the training grounds remain.
The USJ, Ground Beta, and all the rest. We've decided I'll handle those at a later date. After all, it took an entire day just to sweep the main building. Time is a finite resource; it can't be helped. So, to those teachers currently breathing down my neck to "hurry up and finish the training grounds"—cease your pestering. If you keep this up, Himiko will worry, and her face will cloud with distress. If that happens, I will truly curse you. I am dead serious. I have decided that I will never forgive anyone or anything that steals the smile from Himiko's face.
I shot a silent, piercing glare at my homeroom teacher standing at the podium, but he simply ignored me. Classes resumed today, now that the school is officially "cleansed." From what I hear, however, lessons requiring the training grounds are off-limits for the time being.
...I suppose I must finish exorcising the rest of the U.A. grounds soon. It is a poor state of affairs when children lose their opportunity to learn simply because of some pathetic curses.
"The U.A. Sports Festival is drawing near," Aizawa announced.
"There it is! The classic school event!" the class erupted.
Good heavens, they are loud... What is all this fuss about? A sports festival?
Hmph. I suppose it might be mildly entertaining. Even without using Cursed Energy, I utterly dominated the sports festivals back in elementary and middle school. This body of mine moves remarkably well for its small stature.
That said, this year's festival will feature a gathering of "hero fledglings." The thought of it does bring a slight flutter of excitement to my chest. While a mutual exchange of curses is my preferred pastime, I can find enjoyment in any form of competition. Though, mind you, losing is never part of the fun.
Yes. I am looking forward to it, if only a little. Perhaps there is someone in this class who is stronger than I am... No, that is likely asking too much. I shouldn't get my hopes up.
"But Mr. Aizawa," someone called out. "Is this really okay? The school was just attacked by villains, wasn't it?"
The U.A. Sports Festival. If I recall, it's an event that sends the entire nation into a frenzy. I saw it on the television once when I was small. Just a glimpse.
I have no qualms with them holding it, nor with participating. But it is a fact that this school was attacked by both villains and Cursed Spirits. Even if the damage was minimal, is it wise to proceed so boldly?
"On the contrary," Aizawa replied, "holding the event is meant to demonstrate that U.A.'s security is ironclad. We're increasing the guard to five times the usual amount."
...Is he a fool? He must be a fool.
No matter how much you increase your mundane security, a Cursed Spirit will slip through it like a ghost through a wall.
"Which brings me to you, Mawari. You'll be in charge of venue security to handle Cursed Spirit countermeasures. I'm sorry, but you'll have to sit out of the participation side of the festival."
Ah, I see. Certainly, if I am on guard duty, it won't matter what kind of Curses are sent our way. It makes sense, but...
Wait. What? I can't participate? Truly? I'm the only one who can't join in??
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No! No, no, no! I want to participate too!
Himiko was going to make me a bento! Do you have any idea how much better a lunch tastes during a sports festival than on a normal day?! And you... you intend to steal that from me?!
I won't forgive this! I absolutely will not! First my snacks, and now my bento...?!
I'll curse you! I'll curse your descendants for generations, Aizawa...!
"Furthermore, Mawari. You are to teach your classmates about Cursed Energy and Cursed Spirits. This is information the entire class needs to share."
I don't care! I don't care, I don't care, I don't care! Do it yourself! I'm not doing a thing!!!
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