Being in classes with Nezu every day was a novel experience for the first month or so. That was until we entered uncharted territory in my knowledge. Sure, I studied and did my best to be perceived as a genius and in the definition of the word that would be true. Nezu is on a whole different level. He's playing Fourth dimensional chess while I'm playing normal chess. Sure, on occasion I can meet him on his game depending on subject, but I am not a perfect genius, nor does my quirk actually boost my intellect.

Thankfully I got breaks during specific times over the four months. I'm almost certain I'm finished with three-fourths of the first year's lessons in normal schooling. I get the feeling the weasel is making it harder on purpose, but I can't call him out on it without proof. Hard to do so when I'm so far ahead of 1-B.

I've got new friends at my lunch table. The big three have apparently taken a liking to me. Nejire asks for a new animal figure almost every day. Today is a bit different though. I'm not sure how she views spiders, but I took the time over a week or so to make a torso sized spider plushie out of my silk. I tried to make it as cute as possible. Using blue buttons for its eyes. There is only so many ways to make a spider cute, but I did my best.

Making Nejire something huggable sized seemed like a good choice. That choice was rewarded with a squee of happiness. I found myself the recipient of a Nejire hug. The bubbly girl practically crushed my torso with her enthusiasm before taking the plush spider from me and hugging it. I offered to make something for Tamaki and Mirio too, but they told me they didn't want anything.

My standing with the rest of the school was still a bit shaky. The rumors about my first hero lesson were now practically non-existent but they did say I was an avid lover of theater and old movies. Primarily spread around by the gossips that sat near my table when I talked about my interests with the only three friends I have as of now.

Now, on to the idea of the beginning of the main story. I'm aware of Midoriya and All Might's meeting. While I wasn't entirely sure when it was going to be but the fact, I was lucky enough to end up near Baka-go when he was being choked out and blasting a city street apart. I was actually getting groceries and while I didn't exactly enjoy the idea of stealing All Might's thunder, I figured it would be better for Midoriya if someone other than oblivious as a brick Toshinori Yagi believed in him with or without power. Power isn't a requirement to be someone's hero and Midoriya needs to know that.

I had followed and got to witness the blow up of Baka-go. God that kid needs so much therapy, both of them do.

"Excuse me."

Midoriya let out a rather unmanly 'Eep!' but turned to face me with a look of confused panic. That is until I could see his eyes start to run across me like he was building a blueprint in his mind of me.

"That boy has no idea what he's talking about. You did something very brave. Something I didn't have the will to do. I'm a U.A. student of the hero course and I acted like a sheep instead of a hero."

"N-no, w-w-what I did was st-stupid for someone like me."

"Someone like you? How could acting like a hero should be stupid?" I got closer and made myself as small as I could to try and get to eye level with him but the lowest, I could get was a head taller than he is.

"I-I'm q-quirkless... Q-quirkless people can't be heroes." It looked like saying that was soul shattering because his eyes were welling up with tears.

I tilted my head and hummed. "I don't think that's true. Anyone can be a hero. A quirk or lack of one doesn't make you a hero. Your actions and heart do. You ran in there to save that ungrateful brat who I heard call you worthless. You saved that boy's life. Be proud. Even without some special power that no doubt everyone in that crowd had including me, ran in to give him a moment to breathe."

"Y-you t-think... I can be a hero?" His eyes had tears flowing from them like a faucet but the look of hope that crossed his face was something that I couldn't help but smile at. "E-even without a q-quirk?"

I could tell at this point All Might was watching. I could see him out of the corner of my eye. I drew up to my full height and gave a gentle smile making sure my voice can be heard by the emaciated symbol of peace.

"It will be the hardest thing you will ever do. You will have to push yourself to the limit of what is humanly possible. You might not be like All Might, taking down Villains with a single punch." I mime the action keeping Midoriya's eyes on me as I notice Toshinori come from around the corner and start making his way towards us. "You should be the hero you can be. Not a copy of what is already there or has already been. There's already a symbol of peace. The world doesn't need another All Might. He is already here. Go underground like Eraserhead and I plan to do. If that's not what you can actually picture yourself doing, then maybe be an example of if I can do it, you can too."

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Midoriya's tears easily made something of a river down the sidewalk. The smile he is giving me was almost as bright as the sun.

"I'm Kumo Akemi, and I'm as of right now in U.A.'s hero course. I don't doubt that I'll see you there soon enough with or without power, I think you can be a hero. If there is one thing to take as advice from me and even if you forget everything else." Midoriya nodded and I smirked letting out my inner otaku. "Work hard, study well, and eat and sleep plenty. You have to master the art of peace in addition to the art of war. That is the way to become the best you and hero you can be." I tilted my head and reached in my pocket before checking my phone and making a show like I'm blinking owlishly at it. "Oh crap, that's the time! I better get going home before my parents start nagging for being out late. Best of luck to you..."

"Midoriya, Izuku Midoriya."

"Good luck Midoriya. I'll see you in U.A. one way or another." I moved past Toshinori meeting eyes with him for just a moment. Once you know it's hard to not see the parallels between him and the buff balloon he shifts into when using One-for-All. I skitter my way around the corner and stop to listen in.

A small smile comes to my face as I hear what I hoped and knew I would. "You young Midoriya can be a hero." It's up to you now Midoriya, accept All Might's power or do it all on your own. That choice is still in your hands, but now you can choose to rely on a power that will bring you nothing but pain or by your own hard work and intelligence. Either way I'm certain he can do it.

I checked in at Dagobah Beach and saw Izuku cleaning it with Toshinori, so I could only assume that he's going to accept One-for-All. I even came down the beach to say hello and gather up small pieces of scrap out of the sand. I wasn't made privy to the secret of One-for-All but I did ask Yagi about agency stuff. Being a supposed worker at All Might's agency means he had to know about that. I was genuinely surprised when he managed to tell me about the paperwork and several other things I'd learn on my work studies and internships.

Speaking of those since I didn't participate in the Sports Festival I didn't get any offers. I understood and stuck with Nezu and Aizawa like there was no change that whole time. I suppose that could be attributed why I'm so far ahead and why I have so much freedom to move around and self-improve. Aizawa is getting much more sleep and he's far less of a grumpy cat.

I built a tentative friendship with Midoriya offering him some less straining cool down exercises he can do at home other than grippers and curling weights. I told him to spend time with his mom doing Yoga and instead of continuing to push himself to muscle exhaustion like in the show. I pushed him to meditate and clear his head. His thoughts tumble out of his mouth because his mind isn't calm. He needs to take the hour before bed to stretch even if he's sore, slow down and let everything that happened through the day go through your head. Find at least three things you did great at even if it's just something mundane and one thing you want to do better at then go to bed after writing it down.

During one of my trips to Dagobah I met a certain knife wielding blond with twin buns. I wasn't exactly keen on sticking around real crazy but if I were to put it in her head that she isn't a monster then who's to say she couldn't be saved? She wasn't exactly well hidden and considering that she was sat up against the wall of an alley near a dumpster seemingly unconscious. I couldn't help but see if she really was knocked out.

I was indeed almost stabbed. I managed to bat away her knife with my fingertips. That was way more badass than doing it in training with Aizawa. Glad to know that I'm getting way better. If it was before U.A. I'd definitely be bleeding from the gut right now.

"Hey that wasn't any way to greet someone who was concerned for you." I frowned and backed up small bit. I know that this is Toga Himiko, and I have a chance to make a good impression.

"You're pretty cute but you'd be cuter with more blood."

"Dunno if I could pull off that look to be honest. I love me some slasher films and horror flicks but the covered in blood look might be a bit overpowering. Plus, blood would definitely stain my favorite sweater. I think it fits you so much better." Himiko's look after I said that was something adorable. She actually lowered her knife and started tapping her chin with her finger, squinting at me as if she's considering it.

"You know, I think you're right. You don't have the pretty when covered in blood vibe. You got the monster movie horror look. They are good with blood but when the monster gets bloody with their own blood it's not so cute anymore. I do like your sweater too. Do you know where I can get one?"

"Oh, well..." I tap my fingertips together in front of me and smile. "I made it. If you'd like I could make you one."

"Really?! You'd make me one even when I tried to stab you?"

"Sure. What's an attempted stabbing between new friends? It might have hurt if you managed it, but you didn't. It's hard to make friends when everyone is afraid of you. I'm Kumo Akemi, what's your name?"

"Toga Himiko, it's nice to meet you Emi-chan." She gave a huge fanged smile that I personally found stunning. How could those monsters that call themselves parents hurt such a beautiful smile.

"It's nice to meet you too Miko-chan. Come on, it will take a bit to make your sweater might as well come to my place and watch some movies."

It's a good thing I live a block from a butchery. I'll be able to get her blood from the place. Maybe it will get Himiko to stay with me instead of wondering off to get in trouble. I'd be more than happy to make sure she doesn't fall into the LOV's hands. I manage to tip two things into what I think is more favorable outcomes so far. I just need to hope it will remain favorable.