Eichi's eyes narrowed slightly, his suspicion evident. "I don't need a babysitter."
Kaina laughed, her tone light and friendly. "Don't worry, I'm not here to babysit. Think of me more like... a friendly face in a new place. U.A. can be overwhelming at first, but you'll get the hang of it."
Eichi didn't respond, his gaze shifting back to Nezu. "Is this really necessary? I can handle myself."
Nezu's smile didn't waver. "Of course you can, Eichi-san. But even the most capable individuals can benefit from a little guidance. Miss Kaina is here to help you navigate the social aspects of U.A., which, I assure you, are just as important as the academic and practical ones."
Eichi sighed, clearly unimpressed but unwilling to argue further. "Alright fine, just do your thing."
Kaina clapped her hands together, her enthusiasm undiminished. "Great! I'll show you around the campus and introduce you to some of the teachers and students. Don't worry, I'll make sure you feel right at home."
Eichi muttered under his breath, "Fuck me sideways."
Nezu stood, his tone final. "Excellent. Kaina, please take Eichi to the dormitories and help him get settled. Eichi, if you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to reach out to the teachers or Kaina. We're here to help."
Eichi stood as well, slinging the box of documents under his arm. "Yeah, sure. Thanks."
As Kaina led Eichi out of the office, Nezu watched them go, his expression thoughtful. Once the door closed behind them, he leaned back in his chair, his smile fading slightly. "Interesting," he murmured to himself. "Very interesting."
But for now, he had other matters to attend to. With a sigh, he reached for his phone and dialed a number. "Yes, this is Nezu. Could you send someone to remove the chairs from my office? Yes, all of them. Thank you."
Outside the office, Kaina chatted animatedly as they walked down the hallway. "So, Eichi, where are you from? I heard you're from Hokkaido. That's so cool! I've never been there, but I've heard it's beautiful."
Eichi kept his responses short, his tone curt. "Yeah. It's fine."
He was Slightly irritated as it seems information about him started to spread already, which in on itself was pretty annoying.
Kaina didn't seem deterred. "What about your Quirk? Teach' mentioned you're really strong. That's awesome! What can you do?"
Eichi's jaw tightened, his patience wearing thin. "It's nothing special. Just strength."
Kaina nodded, her smile never faltering. "That's still amazing! You'll have to show me sometime. I bet you'll do great in the practical exams."
Eichi didn't respond, his mind already elsewhere. He wasn't here to make friends or impress anyone. He had a mission, and he wasn't about to let himself get distracted by small talk or bright smiles.
As they turned a corner, Kaina gestured toward a set of double doors. "This is the main courtyard. It's a great place to relax between classes. Oh, and over there is the gym—"
Eichi cut her off, his tone sharp. "Look, I appreciate the tour, but I don't need a play-by-play of every building on campus. Just show me where I'm staying, and we can call it a day."
Kaina blinked, momentarily taken aback by his bluntness, but she quickly recovered, her smile softening. "Right. Of course. The dormitories are this way."
As they continued walking, Eichi couldn't help but feel a pang of irritation. This place, these people—they were so different from what he was used to. Back home, life was simpler.
You trained, you survived, and you didn't waste time on pointless pleasantries. But here, it seemed like everyone was obsessed with smiles and small talk.
However, his thoughts led him to his childhood, where he was allways arguing with Tajima about his attitude, now look at how the tables turned, his mouth upped a little.
Still, as much as he hated to admit it, he knew he had to play along—for now. Nezu was watching him, and so were others. He couldn't afford to draw too much attention to himself. Not yet.
As they approached the dormitories, Kaina turned to him, her expression earnest. "I know this is all a lot to take in, but you're not alone, Eichi. If you ever need anything, just let me know."
Eichi met her gaze, his expression unreadable. "Thanks a lot."
Kaina nodded, her smile returning. "I'm sure you will. Welcome to U.A., Eichi."
Kaina led Eichi to the dormitory building, her cheerful demeanor undiminished despite his lack of enthusiasm. The building was modern and well-maintained, with large windows that let in plenty of natural light.
Eichi couldn't help but notice how different it was from the austere, utilitarian barracks he was used to. This place felt... soft. Comfortable. It was almost unsettling.
"Here we are!" Kaina announced as they reached the entrance. "This is Heights Alliance, the dormitory for U.A. students. It's where you'll be living for the foreseeable future. Pretty cool, right?"
Eichi glanced at the building, his expression neutral. "Yeah. Awesome."
Kaina chuckled, clearly used to his curt responses by now. "Come on, I'll show you to your room. You're on the second floor, in the Class C-1 wing."
They entered the building, and Eichi was immediately struck by the warmth of the interior. The common area was spacious, with comfortable-looking couches, a large TV, and a kitchenette. A few students were scattered around, chatting or studying, but they barely glanced up as Eichi and Kaina passed through.
As they climbed the stairs to the second floor, Kaina continued her commentary. "The dorms are co-ed, but don't worry—each floor has separate wings for boys and girls. Your room is in the boys' wing, obviously. Oh, and there's a curfew, but it's not too strict. Just make sure you're back by 10 PM on weekdays and midnight on weekends."
Eichi didn't respond, his attention focused on taking in his surroundings. The hallway was clean and well-lit, with doors spaced evenly along the walls. Each door had a nameplate, and Eichi's eyes flicked to them as they passed.
He noted the names but didn't linger, his mind already calculating potential escape routes and hiding spots, which were none if he did not take into account the two exits on opposite side.