4: Progress!

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After the classes, I talked to Mina, and also interacted with my classmates.

But, after that, it was time to go home. Since our house was only walking distance from the school, I walked home.

On my way home... It got me thinking. How do I increase my stamina? Hmm... Obviously cardio...

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Wait! Inasa's father is a Personal Trainer! I can just ask him more about it when either they or we visit them on the weekends...

Since I have free time, I can see if I can use Aero-Telekinesis!

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After 10 minutes, I finally arrive at our house.

"Mama, I'm home!" I shout, before taking my shoes off.

"Ara~ It that you, Yucchan???" I hear a familiar feminine voice from the living room.

Then, as I walk toward the voice, someone scoops me up.

"Look at you! You've grown up so much~" they tell me.

"Come give your Aunt Miru a hug!" she exclaims, suffocating me between her chest.

Ah... I remember her now! She helped my mom when I was just a small toddler!

She finally releases me, and tells me, "Ah~ I'm sorry I haven't visited~ Law school was just very time consuming~"

"Ahm... I'm sorry... but I don't know who you are, neesan..." I lie to her, scratching my cheek.

And, I could literally see her smiling face freeze.

"Ahhh~ Yucchan doesn't even know his own aunt~" she spoke out, crying crocodile tears.

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After a tiring, yet amusing interaction with Aunt Miru, we ate dinner, and I went straight to my room.

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Alright! Let's test the limits of my quirk!

I then take my bag and put it on the floor. Hmm... How should I do this... Ah, right!

I close my eyes and start to focus. Gathering wind around the bag, I attempt to lift it...

But, to no avail, it keeps falling.

Is it too heavy...? Hmm, then let me try this on a lighter object... Alright, here! My small notebook!

I try the process on the notebook, and... the notebook starts levitating, with the pages flapping as I swirl wind around it.

It works! It really does! Now... I just need to practice this long enough that I can lift off heavier objects!

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A few days pass, and Inasa's family has come to visit us, like usual. But, this time, it was only Uncle Ryu and Inasa, because apparently there was an emergency at the Auto Shop Aunty Kiyo was working at.

But, moving on, after playing with Inasa for a bit, I approach Uncle Ryu and ask, "Uncle Ryu! I have a question... Uhm, is there a way to not get tired easily?"

"Eh? Hmm, well, there are many ways to increase your stamina, like, jogging or running, a balanced diet, constant exercise... But, why are you interested, Yusu?" he told me.

"It's so I can use my quirk longer! Anyway, I'm going to exercise now, Uncle Ryu!"

I turn to leave, but he stops me by putting a hand on my head.

"Nuh-uh. Exercising at an early age can be bad for your growth. Hmm... Inasa has been interested in exercising too... Alright! I've decided! I'm going to convince Big Sis to let you spend the summer break at our house so that I can oversee both of your exercises!" he stated with a thumbs up.

Oh. Well, I didn't see this coming! But, this is good, nonetheless. Being observed by a Professional Trainer!

"Okay, Uncle Ryu!" I nod.

*****

It's been a few months since my conversation with Uncle Ryu and...

To my surprise, he managed to convince mom to let me spend the summer break in Inasa's house!

Anyway, I'm at school right now, swirling an eraser with a huge smile. I can't stop smiling! I can lift objects much easier now... It's as easy as clenching my hand!

But, I stop doing it once I spot a brown-haired boy entering the room.

Looks like he's back from the restroom. His name is Kida, and he's my friend.

Well, everybody in my class is my friend, it's just that, I talk with Kida more than I talk to them.

"You shouldn't use your quirk in class, Yusuke-kun!" he innocently informs me.

"Ehh? We're not having class right now, though..."

"I-" he tries to retort, but he looks around.

After a few moments, he finally says, "Okay..."

"Uh, hey, what did you put in Hiro-sensei's assignment?" I ask, changing the subject.

"The "What do I want to be when I grow up?" one?" he asks.

"Yep!"

"Well, mama wants me to be an Engineer... I want to be a Hero, but I don't think my quirk, [Mark], is going to be helpful... so I put in engineer..." Kida tells me, his voice sounding sad.

[A/N: This is Mr. Imprint, but the kid version... Though, I bet nobody remembers him anymore, lol.]

I just stare at him blankly and say, "There is someone whose quirk is to make people laugh... but they managed to become a Pro Hero..."

"Wait... Really!?" he exclaims, to which I just facepalm.

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