The morning at U.A. felt calm something Class 2-A wasn’t entirely used to after everything they had endured. The final war with the LoV had ended, and though scars remained, life was moving forward. With Aoyama gone, Shinsou had officially joined their class, and everyone had settled into their second-year routine.

But today, something was different.

“Uh… was there always an extra desk?” Denki asked, pointing at the unoccupied seat near the back.

The class turned to look. The desk was clean, untouched completely new. Murmurs spread among them.

“Maybe we’re getting another transfer student?” Mina guessed.

“Is that even possible at this point?” Iida questioned, adjusting his glasses.

Before the speculation could continue, the door slid open, and Aizawa walked in, his usual tired expression in place.

“Settle down,” he ordered, and the class immediately went silent. His gaze swept over them before he spoke.

“You’re getting a new classmate.”

The room erupted into whispers again, but Aizawa continued unfazed.

“They have prior experience, but before officially joining, they’ll be taking an entry exam.”

“A test?” Deku mumbled, tapping his chin. “That must mean they already have some training if U.A. is considering them…”

Before anyone could ask more questions, a loud BOOM echoed through the building. The ground trembled slightly beneath their feet, and a flash of light flickered from the direction of the entrance exam area.

“What the hell was that?!” Bakugo snapped, already on his feet.

Aizawa remained unfazed, already turning toward the window. “It seems they’ve started,” he said simply.

The class rushed to the windows, trying to catch a glimpse of the exam area. Smoke was rising in the distance, and the sound of combat echoed through the air.

“Who is this person?” Todoroki muttered, watching intently.

Deku clenched his fists. Whoever you were, you weren’t just some ordinary student. If that explosion was any sign, you were here to make an impression.