The morning bell echoes through the halls of U.A. Academy. Sunlight streams through the windows of Classroom 1-A, illuminating the usual bustle of students before class begins.
The kids are in their seats: Bakugo muttering something about the previous class, Midoriya scribbling in his analysis notebook, Uraraka chatting with Tsuyu, Iida making exaggerated arm movements while talking about responsibility, and the rest of the class in their usual organized chaos.
The door slides open with a sharp thud.
"Silence."
Shota Aizawa shuffles in, sleeping bag under his arm and eyes barely open, as always. But today, something is different. He stops in front of the desk and looks at the class with a gaze slightly more serious than usual.
"You already know about the sports festival. You had your moment of glory. Now get back to reality."
He points toward the door.
"There is a change today. The administration has approved the addition of a new student to this class. Don't ask why or how; it's an administrative matter."
He runs a hand through his hair and yawns.
"Come in."
The entire class turns their heads toward the door...