[center][color=ffff00][h3]Haruishi Mari
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Quirk: Born to Run (Thunder Road)[/h3][/color][/center][hr]
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[quote=@King Cosmos]
[color=f7941d]“Hey, were you in the same exam as that guy? Is he always like that, or does he just have first day nerves or something?”[/color]
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Mari turned to address Akeno's question, [color=ffff00]"Yes, he was like that at our exam. But I saw Sakimoto-san and Yomodachi-san,"[/color] Mari motions to Azukina who was beckoning the group into the main hall, [color=ffff00]"standing over the downed body of one of the faux-villains, the dinosaur-looking one."[/color] Mari left it at that. Sure, she didn't approve of Hiroki's behavior, but in a way, his cockiness was backed up by his strength, and Mari felt that strength deserved recognition.

[quote=@AdmrlStalfos19]
[color=04ece9]"Er... m-my name? S-Suguro U-Umi. N-Nice to meet y-you."[/color]
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[color=ffff00]"A pleasure, Suguro-san,"[/color] Mari replied to Umi's self-introduction. But as the situation outside escalated, Umi's discomfort became visible, which caught Mari's eye. Was Umi averse to the very sight of conflict? How did she expect to become a hero like this? A flash of annoyance crossed Mari's face, but was quickly suppressed. Mari softly held out her hands and put them on Umi's shoulders. No spark. [color=ffff00]"L-look, just turn around, ignore it, and walk inside. Boys will be...boys..."[/color] Though Mari said it, she hated that gender was considered enough of an excuse for idiotic behavior. [color=ffff00]"Just follow the teacher, Tanifuji-sensei, was it?"[/color] Mari attempted to turn Umi around and lead her into the building.

Looking back, Mari noticed that the appearance of Guodo-sensei seemed to defuse the escalating situation outside. Mari felt honored that he remembered her from the exam, but seeing him like this jogged her memory, allowing her to finally recognize him. At home, her dad had watched a lot of television, and she remembered seeing him on all the time, whether it was toothpaste commercials, or as likable protagonists. She wondered how she hadn't recognized him before, but she supposed she had to chalk it up to exam nerves. [color=ffff00]"It's a pleasure to finally meet you as a teacher and not as a villain, Guodo-sensei,"[/color] Mari said, bowing, [color=ffff00]"I apologize for the bus. Is there...any need for monetary compensation?"[/color]

[quote=@Bluetommy]
[color=8493ca]"All these students, and none of them impress me. Guess I'm just gonna be the stand-out. I thought I'd at least have to try. How disappointing."[/color]
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Following the teachers into the assembly hall, Mari overheard Souta's jab at Hiroki, but the statement was generalized to be demeaning to every single student present. She clenched her fists and glared at him but held her tongue. This was Jigokuraku, the bottom of the barrel. For true hero-aspirants, being here was shameful in and of itself. How did so many students' egos manage to survive the application process? How could they still remain so arrogant knowing that only the worst school would accept them? Was it sour grapes, or a bloated sense of entitlement? For Mari, this school was her only choice. It didn't matter. She was here to survive. If she got three meals a day and a roof over her head, she didn't care how bad the school was. Besides, Mari had no interest in rankings since her ideals didn't even properly align with that of hero society. She was here to unlock her potential and become her own type of hero, not the kind that chases after headlines, but one who helps the overlooked and forgotten.

[hider=tl;dr]Mari replies to Akeno, letting her know Hiroki's not all talk. Then she attempts to lead Umi away from the conflict, silently judging Umi. She introduces herself to Guodo-sensei, and apologizes about totalling the bus. Finally, she overhears Souta and quietly bristles at the seeming lack of humility among several of her peers. Mari continues into the building.[/hider]