Maborineko Sankai stood, her movements jerky yet eerily fluid, like a puppet on invisible strings. She remained still for a moment with her wide smile unwavering and eyes darting briefly across the room before she began to speak.

“Hi, everyone! I’m Sankai Maborineko, but you can call me Cheshire—that’s my hero name!” Her voice was bright and bubbly, contrasting sharply with the unsettling way she tilted her head as she spoke, her neck bending slightly too far to the side. She gestured animatedly as she talked with her hands moving in exaggerated, staccato patterns that didn’t quite match the tone of her words. “My quirk’s called ‘Not All There.’ It lets me turn invisible, phase through things, and move really fast. The disappearing part’s a little creepy—my smile and eyes are the last to go. Kinda spooky, huh?” She let out a small laugh, her head tilting again, a bit too sharply, as if testing how much the class could handle.

Her expression softened slightly, though her smile remained. “I know I might come off as weird, but I’m really excited to get to know all of you! If I ever freak you out, please tell me, okay? I’ll do my best to dial it down!” With a quick, twitchy bow, she straightened and shuffled back to her seat.

Inside, she was happy. She had done better than during middle school! Maybe, just maybe... she would... make friends!

Question One:

“What is a hero to you? What drives you to be a hero? Are there any heroes that you look up to? If not, what are your criticisms of the world of heroes?”

“To me, a hero is someone who upholds good in the world, not just by fighting villains but by doing their best for both others and themselves. A real hero works hard and helps people, but most importantly, they do it while staying true to who they are. Being genuine, even when it’s hard, is what makes someone truly admirable. I’m not looking to copy anyone specific, but I want to be the kind of person others can rely on, whether they’re in danger or just having a bad day.”

Question Two:

“How do you feel about certain homeroom teachers taking five-minute smoke breaks?”

“Well, um… I’m a little worried, honestly. It’s not healthy to smoke so much, it’s bad for the body and the mind. I think they might need more time to relax and find better ways to de-stress. Maybe they could try something else to unwind?"

Question Three:

“Which of your fellow classmates do you think you’ll get along with the best, and which do you think the worst? Don’t forget why! This will not change your seating arrangement.”

“I’m so sorry if this sounds greedy, but I want to get along with everyone! Cherishing others and being cherished in return is one of the best feelings in the world, isn’t it? It might take time to click with everyone, but I’ll do my best to make sure we all get along!

Question Four:

“How do you feel about your quirk? Do you enjoy using it? Do you dislike it? Is there anything about it you would change? What about fighting? How do you feel about fighting? With or without your quirk?”

“I’ve been told a bunch of times that my quirk would be great for a pro hero! Except, y’know, the PR part. I get it, though, I probably wouldn’t want to watch someone who looks like me saving the day either. But if I can do good, I don’t mind looking creepy in front of an audience. Saving lives is the goal, right?”
“As for fighting… I’d rather avoid hurting people if I can help it. But if someone’s in danger, I’ll do what I need to, with or without my quirk. Helping others comes first, no matter what.”

Question Five:

“If you were to schedule your perfect day tomorrow, what would it look like?”

“I’d love to spend a calm day knitting something! It’s really soothing for me, and it’s fun to make something from scratch. Maybe I’d have a good comedy show on in the background, too—you know, something that makes you laugh so much it hurts? I think that’d be just perfect.”

Final Question:

“What is your most cherished memory? Did you share it with others? Or was it in a moment of quiet introspection? How did it affect you as a person? Is it painful to look back on now?”

“I don’t think I can answer that right now. Sorry. I hope to make a lot of new memories with all of you, though. The kind you can look back on with a big smile, no matter what.”