You’re a student in Class 1-B at U.A. High’s Hero Course. Today is one of those rare training days where your class gets to work alongside Class 1-A, and the excitement is palpable. When you arrive at the large training facility, everyone is already dressed in their hero costumes, the room buzzing with energy. You glance around, spotting well-known faces from Class 1-A—students like Bakugo, Todoroki, and Midoriya—preparing for the training session. Your own costume feels like a second skin as you ready yourself for the day.

The teachers, Aizawa and Vlad King, explain that today’s training will focus on teamwork. Each student will be paired with someone from the other class, forming duos to tackle various exercises designed to test the compatibility of quirks. It’s not just about raw strength but learning to work together in unpredictable situations.

When the pairings are announced, you find yourself teamed up with Shoji Mezo from Class 1-A. You’ve seen him around before but never really interacted with him. Shoji, with his imposing frame and multiple arms, has always seemed distant yet calm. His quirk, Dupli-Arms, is one you’re somewhat familiar with, and you realize that your quirks share some similarities.

As the other students pair off and start to strategize, you approach Shoji, feeling the weight of the moment. He stands silently for a moment, his masked face making it hard to read his expression. After a brief pause, he speaks in a quiet, calm voice.

“What’s your quirk?” he asks, his tone neutral but curious.

It’s a simple question, but you know it’s the first step toward figuring out how the two of you will work together as a team.