After Midnight announced the final result, compared to the usual cheers for the champion,
exclamations of surprise accounted for a larger proportion.
"That Endeavor's son actually lost!"
"He did pretty well, didn't he? At least he saw through his opponent's limits at the end and even tricked him."
"That student, what a powerful Quirk! Not only does he have impeccable defense and strength, but he also has the ability to pause time."
"Should such a dangerous Quirk even exist?"
Everyone was engrossed in discussions like these, with not many cheers.
Present Mic also didn't know how to deal with such a situation and could only force himself to shout, "Alright, this year's highly anticipated U.A. Sports Festival has finally come to an end! Next, let's prepare for the final awards ceremony!"
Arthur had held back some strength in the end; Shoto Todoroki's injuries were not as severe as Katsuki Bakugo's.
After being healed by Recovery Girl, in just over half an hour, he reappeared in the arena, his body half-bandaged, walking with a somewhat unsteady gait.
Katsuki Bakugo was still unconscious.
Thus, among the top four, the third-place winner was also decided.
Under Principal Nezu's personal awards presentation:
First Place: Arthur
Second Place: Shoto Todoroki
Third Place: Yoarashi Inasa
The three stood on the awards podium.
Although he really wanted to say a few more words to Arthur, who was on the highest platform, Principal Nezu thought about it and decided against it in such a setting.
Meanwhile, the reporters at the scene and in front of their televisions were already so excited they were practically on the verge of... well, you know.
Big news!
This was definitely big news!
Especially Arthur, standing on the number "1" spot, they had already decided on tomorrow's headlines
"The Strongest Quirk is Born!"
"The Unbreakable Strongest Quirk!"
"The World, a Quirk that can truly influence the world."
A series of such headlines flooded the minds of these busybodies.
Amidst the showering confetti and the countless amazed spectators, this year's U.A. Sports Festival finally drew to a close.
"In that fight with Bakugo, you almost got disqualified, didn't you?"
Shoto Todoroki, standing next to Arthur in the "2" spot, said coolly, "He just finished surgery, and even with Recovery Girl's treatment, they say he needs at least half a month of rest."
"What do you want to say?"
Arthur, holding his gold medal, asked without turning his head.
"No, just casually mentioning it."
"Oh, really?"
"Yes, really."
A cold breeze swept by.
The boisterous Sports Festival finally came to an end.
But that didn't mean school was out.
After returning to the classroom, because there were only twenty students in the class, someone quickly noticed.
Besides Katsuki Bakugo, who was still unconscious, Tenya Iida was also absent.
"Huh? Is Iida-kun not here?"
Izuku Midoriya asked curiously.
Class President Momo Yaoyorozu interjected, "It seems he took a leave of absence, but the specific reason is unknown."
"Is that so?"
Izuku Midoriya nodded, but for some reason, an ominous premonition welled up in his heart.
What Arthur didn't understand was that ever since returning to the classroom, Minoru Mineta had been staring at him with an eager and worshipful look.
He wondered what he was thinking.
Clap clap!
Momo Yaoyorozu clapped her hands and shouted, "Alright everyone, the teacher is coming, quickly return to your seats."
"Based on your performance today, professional hero agencies will send internship invitations. For the upcoming weekend, get some good rest. That's all."
Fortunately, Shota Aizawa didn't like to waste words. If it were like Arthur's previous life's school, with endless chatter in summaries, he felt he would surely be annoyed to death. Everyone responded enthusiastically, noticing nothing, and gradually went home.
Just as the students of Class A were leaving one after another,
a plump, unusually busty, young woman unexpectedly walked in through the door.
It was Nejire Hado, the third-year girl Arthur had met at noon.
"Yo-ho! Is Arthur-kun here?"
Seeing Nejire Hado, Denki Kaminari and Minoru Mineta immediately showed envious expressions and whispered in unison:
"Hey, hey, Momo, someone's looking for your boyfriend."
Mina Ashido nudged Momo Yaoyorozu's shoulder, whispering.
Momo Yaoyorozu frowned slightly, a fleeting, almost imperceptible caution flashing in her eyes.
"What do you want?"
Arthur stood up and asked.
"Your Quirk is really super amazing, senpai, it even scared me."
Nejire Hado walked up, hands behind her back, bouncing as she went.
Arthur raised an eyebrow.
How cute!
Persistent women were one of the types he disliked the most.
"Oh, it's not me who's looking for you, it's Mirio!"
Nejire Hado covered her mouth and pointed outside the door, where Togata Mirio, the gloomy guy with hair like Sasuke Uchiha, was also present.
"Arthur-kun?"
Momo Yaoyorozu walked up, her delicate brows slightly furrowed.
"Momo Yaoyorozu, you go back first."
After Arthur left this sentence, he walked out of the classroom.
"That uniform is... from the third year."
Mirio's beady eyes were outside the door, waving inside.
Kyoka Jiro interjected.
"What's going on? Why are the third-year seniors looking for Arthur?"
Ochaco Uraraka also asked curiously.
Arthur walked out the door, and Togata Mirio smiled, "Congratulations, Arthur, you're first place."
"Ah... what do you want?"
Arthur retorted.
"Well..."
Togata Mirio looked around and whispered, "Let's talk somewhere else." (What the heck)
"This won't do?"
Arthur didn't want to have a private conversation with a man.
Togata Mirio scratched his face, took a letter from his pocket, and handed it to Arthur.
"This was given to me by the Pro Hero at my internship agency for you. Take a look."
Arthur raised an eyebrow, but still accepted the letter.
"Make sure to read it carefully."
Togata Mirio waved his hand, then left with the other two.
All Might, who happened to be passing by, also saw this scene, then quickly retreated to the corner of the wall, watching the departing Togata Mirio, and muttered to himself, "That boy..."
"Momo Yaoyorozu, let's go."
After Arthur put away the letter, he turned his back to Momo Yaoyorozu.
"Mhm."
Momo Yaoyorozu quickly walked up in small steps.
To be honest, when that blue-haired senior, whose figure was not much inferior to her own, appeared, a momentary tension did flash through her heart.
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