Selfishness and selflessness. Of those two traits, one is often associated with being a hero and a good person.
The other is often associated with being a villain, but definitely not a good person. If you ask me though, that's just nonsense.
How does someone judge another based on one trait of character while not knowing if the actions of, say, individuals are beneficial to others, and even if not, is it really bad for him to choose himself over others?
‘ Why am I talking about this?’
Simple, it's because while in my past life I wasn't the biggest MHA fan, I do remember some of the plot, one of which is that All Might essentially gives his quirk to a complete stranger for no other reason than him being foolish enough to attempt, unsuccessful at that, to save someone.
‘ Talk about bullshit; that is why I was wondering if I should try to get One For All for myself’.
While on my way to school, I was wondering if trying to obtain it would be a good idea. That thought came to me a week ago and has been on my mind since then.
Even after arriving at school and starting classes, I couldn't take my mind off this.
“Arata-kun, could you come forward and solve this equation?”
Seems like our sensei is on my case again today; well, better focus.
“Sure thing, the answer is…”
After solving the equation, I decided to focus on the class for the time being; better not let sensei catch me not paying attention. I will think more about it when I'm home.
While the rest of the day was passing by, I would from time to time think again about this, so much so that after class I decided to skip all other activities and go back home.
“Mom, I'm home!”
“Seiji-kun? You're home already. Did something happen at school again?”
“No, Mom, nothing happened. I was just a little tired and decided to come home earlier, that's all.”
“Hmm, I see. If that is the case, you should go and rest a little. Your father's not home yet, though.”
“I see, thanks. Mom, what are we having for dinner tonight?”
“I don't know yet. What about you, any suggestions?”
“How about tonkatsu? It's been a while since we've had one.”
“Ok, let's go with that. Anything else?”
“No, Mom, I'm good. What about you, do you need help?”
“Ohh, aren't you sweet. But I don't need help; you should go and rest.”
“In that case, I'll be in my room if you need me.”
“Ok, sweety, I’ll call you when dinner is ready.”
“Thanks, Mom.”
After changing, I lay down on my bed thinking about the prospect of obtaining One For All.
I think I should give up, even if I succeed in obtaining it. It's not like I really want to be a hero; I'm just here for the money and fame. Also, obtaining The One For All would mean that I would have to confront All For One eventually, and that’s a hassle I'm not ready for.
Let us not forget that I already have a quirk and I don't know how mine would react with it. Better let the protagonist handle all this trouble; he is here for a reason.
In about 11 months from now, I'll be participating in the UA exam and entering the most prestigious hero school in Japan. This will also be the official start of the main plot of MHA.
What I should be focusing on is making sure that none of the events of the show bring harm to my family.
That's the reason why I was thinking about obtaining One For All in the first place. But if gaining that power, instead of protecting my family, brings harm to them, that would be quite ironic.
I think giving up would be for the better.
‘ All this worrying for nothing, better go and make myself useful in the kitchen.’
After having dinner and making the black ghost do the dishes while my father and I were relaxing on the couch watching the news report.
I turned to him and asked
“Dad, if you were allowed to have All Might power, would you take it?”
‘ If I'm having trouble deciding, asking for advice should be the best solution.’
“Hmm, I don't know. What brought on this question?”
“Nothing in particular, just thought it would be cool to be like All Might, just not sure it would be worth the trouble.”
“I think you're right; I really don't see myself being a hero like All Might even if I were to have his power. Even if I were to become a hero, I think I would become more like Endeavor.”
“Hey, that's surprising. I think you would say that. I thought you would say some cheesy line like being a hero and having responsibility”
“You would think that, but really I don't care about other people besides my own family and me.”
‘ Seems like me and my dad are much more alike than what I imagined’
“What are you two talking about so seriously?”
Seems like Mom overheard us, not that we got anything to hide though.
“Nothing, honey, Seiji and I were just imagining what it would be like to have All Might power.”
“Hmm, in that case, count me out. I don't think I have it in me to be a hero, too much work.”
‘ I am more and more surprised. It seems that despite being good people, they are more selfish than I thought.’
“I think Seiji-kun is agitated by the approaching UA exam”
“Ohh, sweety, is that true?”
‘ WHAT, no!’
“WHAT, no!”
‘ That's not true, but now that I think about it; seems that the start of the plot is unnerving me more than I realize.’
“Perhaps, I'm not sure, Mom.”
“Sweety, you don't have to worry; I'm sure you'll do just fine. I know just how hard you've worked all this time.”
“You're right, I must have been more nervous than I realized.”
‘ At the end of the day, being immortal doesn't solve all my problems. I won't accomplish anything by worrying; I should focus on improving myself.’
“Thanks dad, thanks mom.”
“You are welcome, son. Now you should go to sleep; you have school tomorrow.”
“Yeah, I'll do just that. Now that we finish talking, I kinda feel sleepy.”
“Good night, Mom and Dad.”
“Good night, sweetie.”