I walked to the starting line and found 12 students there who I’m assuming were there for the exam. Immediately I was approached by a tall student who loudly introduced himself, “Hello I’m Inasa Yoarashi, good to meet you.” he extended his hand.

I took his hand and introduced myself as well, “Sen Yoshimura, pleasure.”

“Are you here for the race? I was told there were only ten recommendation students this time.”

“Yes I’m here for the race, but I denied the recommendation because I didn't want an unfair advantage over the rest of the applicants because their family wasn’t influential enough.”

“YES, I can see the true passion of a hero coming from you. I hope that we can compete together.”

“Right.” As soon as I said that President Mic got up on the podium and announced that the races will begin. They started calling applicants up in groups of two and told them the rules that I was a 3km race. I don't know why they changed it up because what I remember was that they raced in groups of 6. Whatever that just means I have time to get ready. Everyone else was in some kind of tracksuit while I was still in my formal suit. I started by making a hook to hang up my jacket, tie, and vest. Then I took off my dress shirt and was left in just my plain white t-shirt. I couldn’t do anything about my pants because all I had were my boxers underneath. I also took off my dress shoes and socks because there is no way I could run well in these things. I don't mind because it helps me feel closer to the earth barefoot. I could see a few of the female applicants sneaking some glances while I was stripping, which I couldn’t blame them for, but I had no interest in dating at the moment. I mean I was close to 40 years old if you count both my lives, so dating a 15-year-old seemed wrong. I would probably start after I graduated high school, but for now, no thank you.

After I got as ready as I could, I watched the other applicants racing. I could see Inasa talking to everyone who has yet to go, and I could also see Todoroki standing off to the side far away from everyone. I thought about introducing myself to him, but as he is now he is a major asshole. After what feels like an eternity it was finally my turn to go. Since we had an odd number the race I was in had three people in it. Three guesses on who the other two competitors were. Right they are Inasa and Todoroki. At the start line, Inasa was standing at the start with a huge smile on his face while Todoroki looked pissed. I didn't say anything to the two of them while I got ready for the race.

I didn't want to make my grandfather look bad so I was going all out. I immediately boosted myself to the max which was times 16. A raging blue aura erupted from myself and I made the earth splinter, crack and had bits of it levitating off the ground. I went full in to make it look as close to Dragon Ball as possible, without the shouting. I was saving that for when I really needed to make an impact and while I’ll play up some theatrics, I didn't want to look crazy.

Once we all were ready the countdown started. Once the race started I had launched myself forward with an earth pillar combined with a jump and got out to an early lead. I was sprinting with all I had and was also moving the earth under myself like it was a treadmill. I couldn’t tell how far Inasa and Todoroki were behind me and I wasn’t going to check. There were a few obstacles on the course, but none of them were truly difficult like the race at the sports festival. I blew past the finish line and could see the other two in the distance. I had just gotten my suit on when the other two finished with Inasa in the lead by a hair.

“Good job you guys, It looks like you beat the average by a few minutes.” All I got from Todoroki was a scoff and a whatever under his breath as he walked away.

“Ya but we were nowhere close to you. How long did you finish before us?” Inasa asked.

“I was about 1:30 ahead.”

“Amazing, I’m sure that you’ll have no problem getting into UA.”

“Ya, I’m sure that you’ll also get in no problem.”

Once I said that he looked at the back of Todoroki and mumbled, “Ya, sure.” I knew that he and Todoroki had differences which led to him going to a different school, but I had hoped that might have changed.

“Well, I have to go back and meet up with my grandfather, lets exchange numbers so we can keep in touch.” He agreed and after getting his number I walked back to the observation area.