[MHCISQD] Chapter 264: Perfect Performance

Just a brief opening and it captivated the audience below.

Following the rhythmic music, stimulating the ears of the spectators, the dance groups officially began their performance.

Although there was a hint of nervousness at the beginning, once the music started playing, everyone immersed themselves completely in the show, no longer paying attention to anything else.

As the music reached one-third of its duration, the highlight was about to begin.

Togata, who had seen the rehearsal, was currently enjoying the performance while holding onto Eri. In a low voice, he said, "Keep your eyes peeled, the real show is about to begin."

On the stage, after exchanging glances, Midoriya grabbed Aoyama by his side and swung him into the air.

"Show Time!"

Aoyama, spinning in mid-air, activated his Quirk, shooting dazzling laser beams from his navel belt that illuminated the entire auditorium.

But that wasn't all; on the other side, Todoroki, Sero, and Kirishima, who were already prepared, also displayed their skills. Tape, ice pillars, and icy terrain were transformed into colorful frozen forms under the illumination of the laser beams.

"Ooohhh!"

"So amazing!"

The audience below was astonished by the ever-changing effects, unable to contain their excitement as they raised their hands and cheered.

"As planned, I'll go ahead then!" Uraraka exclaimed, immediately floating up and dashing off the stage, flying over the audience. Along the way, she high-fived the hands raised by the spectators one by one.

Of course, she was using her Quirk.

As a result, many spectators that got touched gradually floated as well, arousing envy from those around them.

Concerns about potential danger were naturally taken into account. Ashido and Tsuyu glided along Todoroki's icy path, using Sero's Tape to secure the floating spectators onto the ice. This way, they could enjoy the fun of floating without any danger.

The atmosphere at the scene gradually intensified with the performances of all Class A members.

Mei, in the audience, was astounded, her mouth wide open.

Although she had witnessed their rehearsal practices, it had only been in the initial few days when everything was still taking shape.

But today, it was truly a perfect performance.

On the stage, Renault, continuously playing the bass, watched everyone's performance and the audience's response, knowing that their one month of preparation had not been in vain.

In the blink of an eye, five minutes had passed, and amid the collective cheers of the audience, all the Class A members stood in a row on the stage, bowed in gratitude, and then walked backstage with their instruments, wearing smiles on their faces.

As soon as they arrived backstage, everyone immediately changed their demeanor and slumped into chairs.

"I can't go on anymore. Suddenly, I feel so weak."

"So tired, even though it was just a short performance."

"Maybe it was too exhilarating."

"I want to eat something..."

After placing the bass down, Renault looked at his exhausted companions with a hint of helplessness.

Unfortunately, it wasn't time for them to rest just yet.

Iida waved his arms and said, "Alright, take a two-minute break. Later, we need to move all the equipment and pack up all our preparation tools. Other classes will be using this space for their performances in the afternoon."

"Ahh? So soon?"

"I wanted to see Class B's stage show!"

"Let's tidy up backstage first!"

At that moment, the props for Class B's stage show were swiftly transported onto the stage. As Kendo, the class president of Class B, passed by them, she gave them a thumbs-up and said, "Your performance was fantastic! It's a pity we couldn't enjoy it from the audience's perspective; we could only steal glances from backstage. Such a shame."

"It's the same for us."

"Good luck with your stage show!"

After taking a short break, the group finally began the post-event cleanup work, while Class B's stage show also commenced.

Although they couldn't enjoy it from the audience's perspective, they could still hear bits and pieces while moving things around.

However...

"...Azkaban... you guys..."

"Romeo, ah..."

"I'm your father!"

"This can't be possible!!!"

As Renault listened to the series of those bizarre quotes faintly coming from the other side, his movements while carrying things involuntarily paused and muttered, "What kind of lines are those? It's one thing to play around, but this is just insane."

"Lines?" Todoroki asked, a bit puzzled. Did those lines have any significance?

"You don't know?" Renault looked at Todoroki shaking his head and then glanced at the others who had stifled laughter upon hearing those lines. He could only say, "Well, we'll discuss all this later. You seem a bit out of touch, and I'll have to catch you up. Otherwise, you'll miss out on many funny moments, especially memes."

Although their belongings were not as numerous as the props for the stage show, they still had to move things back and forth three times to bring back all the tools and props.

"Phew~ we're done. Finally, we can rest."

"Let's go for a stroll!"

"I want to find something to eat!"

"Where's Eri-chan? Where's Eri-chan?"

"There are a few more minutes until the appointed time. She should be here soon, right?"

Leaving the dormitory, everyone chatted with each other, Renault trailing behind while taking out his phone and glancing at it.

He hadn't paid attention to it while moving things, but now he noticed that he had received two text messages.

One was from Mikoto, asking him to meet up when he had time. The other was from All Might, requesting him to come to the office when he was free because there was something to discuss.

'Looks like it's about this morning's incident.'

With that thought, Renault sent a message to Mikoto first and then informed the others before heading toward the academic building.

Inside the office, only All Might was present. When Renault entered, All Might waved his hand, gesturing for him to sit on the nearby couch.

"What happened this morning?"

"Ah, so it's about that." Renault had an 'as expected' expression and recounted the morning events, although he hadn't been personally involved. He pieced together the bits and pieces.

"Did you let them go?" After listening, All Might rubbed his chin and said, "Although letting them go doesn't solve the problem, the situation today was exceptional, and we could only do that. But we can't just leave those two individuals alone. I'll go talk to them later."

"???" Renault looked at All Might, not understanding what he intended to do.

"What's the matter? Don't you understand?" All Might smiled, got up, and went to his desk. He handed Renault a document and said, "Just now, I asked a friend to gather information about Gentle. I learned quite a lot. That person can still be saved."

As Renault looked at the information in his hands, he gradually fell into deep thought.