[MHCISQD] Chapter 227: Cultural Festival

U.A.'s liberal arts exam, how should he put it, wasn't any easier than the regular senior high exams. There was just as much content to cover, and on top of that, they had to study hero history and some other random subjects. This phenomenon became even more evident after the second semester began.

Originally, they only had to take four subjects, but now it was six.

Even though Renault had less time to study compared to the previous semester, he didn't find it challenging at all. After receiving the exam papers, he quickly filled in the answers for each subject.

Finally, on the last day of the third day, the English exam came to an end, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief when the papers were collected.

"Ah~ We made it!" Ashido raised her arm and stretched her vibrant figure, wearing a smile of relief on her face.

"Hahaha, I filled in all the answers, all of them!" Kaminari also smiled foolishly.

Despite the exam being over for these few study slackers, Renault couldn't help but remind them of his dark humor at this moment, saying, "Although the exam is over now, this was just the midterm exam. There's still the final exam to come, and it won't be limited to liberal arts. There will be the actual combat exam as well. Keep up the good work!"

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As Renault smiled and clenched his fist, cheering them on, the smiles on the faces of the group couldn't even last a minute before turning into despair.

Although they really wanted to beat him up, they knew they stood no chance.

They could only admit defeat.

With the exams over, the following two days were the weekend, and the school allowed students to go home and rest for two days. Renault planned to go back and take Mikoto out for a date and have fun for a day.

In the last class before dismissal, Aizawa entered the classroom.

"Well, the exams are over, and we should be dismissed, but let me tell you something before that."

Looking at each student, Aizawa smiled and said, "Now, it's already October, and you should already have an idea. The School Cultural Festival is coming up."

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After a brief silence, the classroom erupted with cheers.

"Cultural Festival!!!"

"It's starting!"

"A lively event that embodies school life!"

"Wait, something's not right." Kirishima spoke up after the excitement, "Last semester, right after the League of Villains invasion incident, the school held the sports festival. Is it going to be the same this time? Will the cultural festival also proceed without any obstacles?"

Aizawa looked at the gradually quieting crowd and then at Kirishima, saying, "You make a valid point, but as I've said before, villain activities will never hinder our U.A. curriculum. And don't forget, U.A. isn't just about the hero department. If the sports festival is the stage for the hero department students, then the cultural festival is the celebration for students of other fields."

"Although the cultural festival doesn't receive as much attention as the sports festival, it is still a highly anticipated event for them. Moreover, with the implementation of the all-day boarding system and the teaching focus on the hero department, many students are feeling the increased pressure."

After analyzing Aizawa's words, Renault commented, "So, even though the cultural festival is happening, it doesn't have much to do with us?"

"Well, it's not exactly like that," Aizawa shook his head and said, "This year's cultural festival will have some changes. Besides the students and staff on campus, we will also be hosting some guests related to the hero office. Even though you're not the main focus, each class is required to have at least one performance. Hmm... Starting tomorrow, you'll be given two days off to go home. So, by the end of Monday's school day, make sure you figure out this matter. No problem, right? I've given you all plenty of time to discuss it."

Upon hearing this, Iida, the class president, immediately stood up and said loudly, "Leave this matter to me as the class president! Even though we have a two-day break, the cultural festival is equally important. Everyone, please come up with at least one idea during the break, and we'll discuss it when we gather on Sunday!"

"Ohh! Can we come up with our own ideas?"

"I already have one!"

"Maid Cafe!!!" Kaminari jokingly blurted out his idea, "Maid services, isn't that great?"

After hearing this, several boys nearby fantasized for a moment and wore smiles that only boys could understand, saying, "That's not a bad idea!"

*BANG!*

Mineta slammed the table, stood up, and widened his eyes as he said to Kaminari, "Kaminari-kun, you're too naive! Of course, we should..."

Before he could finish his sentence, a rubber eraser suddenly flew and hit his head, causing him to faint with his eyes rolling back.

Everyone turned to look at Renault, who was leaning on the table, whistling and looking out the window.

Turning back, Renault looked at everyone and asked, "Why are you all looking at me? Did I do something bad?"

Everyone shook their heads, as they were used to Grape's shenanigans.

At that moment, Grape, who was lying on the table, suddenly sat up, pale-faced and gasping for breath, saying, "Just now, I saw an old lady waving at me by the river, holding a bowl in her hand..."

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You went too far, Renault!

Watching the enthusiastic discussions in the classroom, Aizawa didn't intervene and clapped his hands, saying, "You have plenty of time to discuss. However, during the next two days of rest, although you'll have a break, don't become too complacent, understood? That's all, class dismissed."

As the school day came to an end, Renault said goodbye to everyone and hopped on his motorcycle, ready to head straight home.

"Renault-kun!"

Suddenly, Yaoyorozu's voice reached his ears, causing him to pause while he was about to put on his helmet.

'Fuck me, the exam is over now. That means...'

She jogged up to him, gasping for breath, and then asked, "Why did you leave so fast?"

"Umu, I need to go grocery shopping. I haven't been home these past few days, so there must not be much to eat. I need to buy some groceries." Renault replied, glancing at the time on his watch. "If it's past 1 o'clock, the vegetables at the supermarket won't be fresh anymore, so I must act fast."

"..." Yaoyorozu looked at him speechlessly but could tell that he wasn't lying.

Oh well, let's not worry about it for now.

"Renault-kun, I have time off the day after tomorrow. Are you available?"

"Um... I might not have time tomorrow."

"Okay, then let's plan for the day after tomorrow. I've already made a reservation. I'll come to your place and find you. That's settled!" Yaoyorozu said, without giving him a chance to refuse, and then left.

"...I have a feeling things are getting more complicated."