[He takes the offered hand, feeling the sensation of energy coursing through them both in an instant. It only takes a second before a set of hair clips much like hers appear in his hair.]
Oh my. You have excellent powers, Inoue-san. In my world you'd probably have no problem becoming a pro-hero.
[In fact, her abilities remind him a little of the little girl whom he failed to copy, Eri. Perhaps if he's able to remember his time here, he can use the knowledge of a similar power set to help the child control her quirk like Aizawa-sensei had asked.]
Provided you did well in the entrance exams to get into hero school, of course.
[As if he didn't have her full attention before, she's fully facing him and leaning forward, fists raised.]
I'm not sure what kind of exams you have where you're from, but I'd definitely study my hardest! I've always wanted to be a hero.
[Too bad she's usually eclipsed by the others, who are far stronger than she is, with powers more in line with heroic duties.]
...You really like them? It's kind of nice, being able to share them with someone else.
[And he reacted so positively, too. Even knowing what she can do, he doesn't seem repulsed at all at the potential she carries. She can relax a little.]
That's amazing, Monoma-san. With just a touch, you were able to understand my abilities. Even if you couldn't use them, that's still a really valuable skill. But you can, so really...around the right people, you could do just about anything.
[He nods at her question. Yes, these are impressive powers.]
The entrance exams are a mix of your standard academic exams, as well as a combat exam. We had to fight giant robots. Points were given for defeating them, but what they didn't tell us going in was that there were also points given for helping others.
[And though they've known each other for less than an hour, he feels confident making a call about how she might have fared in the exam, based on her powers and what he's observed of her personality.]
While Tsubaki would allow you to defeat any robot you came across with ease, the rescue portion is where you would have really stood out to UA's teachers. Strong combative powers are all well and good, but people who won't help others unless there's a direct benefit to them are not the sorts of people UA wants in the hero program.
[The majority of students who'd been accepted had a mixture of rescue and villain points.]
I suspect that's why they didn't tell us about the rescue points until after the exam. Then it's not only a test of using our abilities and how we handle ourselves in a combative situation, it's also a test of character.
[Orihime nods vigorously, her face completely serious. He's right, and so is the UA. It's why her friends are such good heroes in her eyes, too. They fought and suffered trying to save her, there's no way she could ever see them as anything subpar.]
[But if he got accepted, that means Neito is cut from the same cloth. He cares about helping people. Even just sitting here and talking with her, she can't deny the warmth and reassurance she feels just from his presence. He's dependable, and makes her feel like she has a shot at rising to his level someday.]
It's important. I've seen some really great fighters before. But they weren't great people.
[That crazy man with the painted face who blew up his own subordinates just to lay a trap for her and Ishida, for one. Not all of the shinigami won their positions with the intention of saving people. But, to keep the mood from getting too heavy, she exhales a happy sigh.]
I wish I could have fought giant robots too. They're so cool.
[Grinning at her new friend, she inclines her head in subtle gratitude. It was nice of him to boost her confidence like this.]
Since you're new, why don't I show you around? I can help you get settled, if you have an apartment.
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Oh my. You have excellent powers, Inoue-san. In my world you'd probably have no problem becoming a pro-hero.
[In fact, her abilities remind him a little of the little girl whom he failed to copy, Eri. Perhaps if he's able to remember his time here, he can use the knowledge of a similar power set to help the child control her quirk like Aizawa-sensei had asked.]
Provided you did well in the entrance exams to get into hero school, of course.
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[As if he didn't have her full attention before, she's fully facing him and leaning forward, fists raised.]
I'm not sure what kind of exams you have where you're from, but I'd definitely study my hardest! I've always wanted to be a hero.
[Too bad she's usually eclipsed by the others, who are far stronger than she is, with powers more in line with heroic duties.]
...You really like them? It's kind of nice, being able to share them with someone else.
[And he reacted so positively, too. Even knowing what she can do, he doesn't seem repulsed at all at the potential she carries. She can relax a little.]
That's amazing, Monoma-san. With just a touch, you were able to understand my abilities. Even if you couldn't use them, that's still a really valuable skill. But you can, so really...around the right people, you could do just about anything.
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The entrance exams are a mix of your standard academic exams, as well as a combat exam. We had to fight giant robots. Points were given for defeating them, but what they didn't tell us going in was that there were also points given for helping others.
[And though they've known each other for less than an hour, he feels confident making a call about how she might have fared in the exam, based on her powers and what he's observed of her personality.]
While Tsubaki would allow you to defeat any robot you came across with ease, the rescue portion is where you would have really stood out to UA's teachers. Strong combative powers are all well and good, but people who won't help others unless there's a direct benefit to them are not the sorts of people UA wants in the hero program.
[The majority of students who'd been accepted had a mixture of rescue and villain points.]
I suspect that's why they didn't tell us about the rescue points until after the exam. Then it's not only a test of using our abilities and how we handle ourselves in a combative situation, it's also a test of character.
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[But if he got accepted, that means Neito is cut from the same cloth. He cares about helping people. Even just sitting here and talking with her, she can't deny the warmth and reassurance she feels just from his presence. He's dependable, and makes her feel like she has a shot at rising to his level someday.]
It's important. I've seen some really great fighters before. But they weren't great people.
[That crazy man with the painted face who blew up his own subordinates just to lay a trap for her and Ishida, for one. Not all of the shinigami won their positions with the intention of saving people. But, to keep the mood from getting too heavy, she exhales a happy sigh.]
I wish I could have fought giant robots too. They're so cool.
[Grinning at her new friend, she inclines her head in subtle gratitude. It was nice of him to boost her confidence like this.]
Since you're new, why don't I show you around? I can help you get settled, if you have an apartment.