[Ding!]
[Error detected. Repairing… Estimated time: Unknown.]
[Attempting to find a host at random...]
[Host found!]
[Name: Luth Yerin]
[Compatibility: 12%]
[Host is too weak to proceed… Creating a parallel universe.]
[Searching for data familiar to the host…]
[No books read, no interest in fiction, useless, worthless… Found an anime series frequently watched by the host: *My Hero Academia*.]
[Creating Parallel Universe.]
[Trial: A001, Failed.]
[Trial: A002, Failed.]
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[Trial: S021, Success.]
[Loading world based on host's memories.]
[Detected inconsistencies.]
[82% of the story missing.]
[World has been created.]
[Congratulations, Luth Yerin. You have been reincarnated.]
...
What the hell was that voice?
Something was rambling inside my head. I don't know who or what it was, but—FUCK YOU!
Oh, was that my friend Bulgar? But wasn't he busy flirting with the bartender? Maybe he's awake now.
But that voice… it was a woman's…
A bright light shone into Luth's eyes, nearly blinding him.
Oh! The light of the gods!
But why can't I see anything?
I tried opening my eyes, but they felt unbearably heavy—like a hundred elephants were pressing down on them.
"...Doctor! How is he?"
Huh? Eh? What was that voice? A doctor?
I looked at the person in front of me. A doctor? Did I drink too much and end up in a hospital? Shit, I can't afford the medical bills...
W-what?!
Why am I upside down? Since when can you flip a full-grown man this easily? And why am I so high above the floor?!
"Don't worry, ma'am. We'll do our best."
Ow! Ow!
The doctor slapped my back repeatedly, sending a sharp jolt of pain through my body—enough to make a baby cry.
Yawn.
I see. I've been reincarnated… as a baby.
Damn it! Damn it! You want me to cry? Fine! I'll cry as loud as I can!
"Oe~ Oe~..."
...
And that, my friends, is the story of how I was born into this shitty world.
There was one thing that truly shocked me...
Quirks!
Yeah, that's right! I've entered the world of *My Hero Academia*!
Am I happy? No, you idiot!
This is a world filled with endless battles and chaos!
"Oh, now that I think about it… I only watched up to about halfway through the anime."
Was that Season 2?
Yeah… I think so.
Fuck. A useless idiot like me doesn't even know what to do next.
I can't even do basic math. If you asked me what 7 × 8 was, I'd have to count on my fingers before giving you an answer.
Even an IQ test gave up on me.
IQ = 78.
Damn it, am I just four times smarter than a chimpanzee? Even chimps can memorize things, while I can't!
So how did I even survive on Earth before?
I relied completely on Bulgar. He was like an angel guiding me toward a better future.
A delinquent, a bastard, a womanizer, a bully—if there was anything bad in this world, it could be summed up with one name: Bulgar.
Anyway, back to the main topic.
Right now, I'm in Japan. Where exactly? No idea, don't care.
But I have a feeling that I'll be around the same age as… what was the main character's name again? Deus?
Oh, no. Deokgu?
Something like that. And I remember another guy named Baekgo.
Hopefully, we'll be the same age.
Right now, I'm three years old. Still really young.
Only two more months until I take the Quirk test to find out what my ability is.
May the gods have mercy on me. (Not that I believe in them.)
***
The morning sun cast its light into the small Japanese home, reflecting off the wooden table where the family usually gathered.
Luth, a three-year-old boy with messy black hair and sharp eyes that held an intelligence beyond his years, sat on the floor, his gaze filled with curiosity.
Across the table, a young woman with shoulder-length brown hair was preparing a cup of warm tea. She was Nakajima Ayaka, his adoptive mother. Since Luth arrived in this world, she had cared for him as if he were her own child.
Eh, wait. She *is* my real mother...
Beside her sat a tall man with a tired expression, the result of long working hours. Nakajima Kaito, his adoptive father, was an ordinary office worker who left early in the morning and came home late at night.
It feels a little rude calling him my adoptive father... (He's my real dad.)
For Luth, this was a strange yet warm experience.
In his previous life, he had never known the warmth of a family.
But now, every morning began with Ayaka's gentle voice and Kaito's quiet but comforting presence.
"Luth-chan, do you want an omelet or miso soup for breakfast?" Ayaka asked with a loving smile.
Luth stared at the woman, deep in thought.
To be honest, after three years in this world, he had gotten used to Japanese food.
Though at first, he preferred something simpler.
"Omelet," he answered in an innocent voice, even though his mind was still struggling to grasp how his new life would unfold.
Ayaka chuckled softly, then gently patted Luth's head. "Alright, wait just a moment."
Kaito closed his newspaper, glancing at his adopted son with a slightly curious expression. "What do you want to do today, Luth?"
Luth thought for a moment. Honestly, as someone who retained memories of a past life, childhood felt like an opportunity to observe this world more deeply.
Fuck, I miss Bulgar.
But at three years old, there wasn't much he could do.
"I want to watch TV," he finally answered.
Ayaka smiled. "Alright, but not for too long, okay? Your little eyes still need to grow properly."
Luth quickly jogged toward the living room and picked up the TV remote. He already knew exactly what he wanted to watch.
When the TV turned on, the screen displayed a towering man with blonde hair standing confidently with a bright smile. All Might appeared in a news video, rescuing a group of people from a massive explosion.
"Fear not! Why?" All Might's signature voice echoed throughout the room. "Because I am here!"
Luth's eyes widened. This scene—this was the same video Deku watched as a child!
In the world of *My Hero Academia*, this was the pivotal moment that inspired Midoriya Izuku to become a hero.
But for Luth, this was more than just inspiration.
"He's strong…" he muttered, almost speaking to himself.
In his previous life, strength was everything. And in this world, strength came in the form of Quirks.
Luth was aware that he still didn't know if he had a Quirk or not. But if he did, then he had to start understanding how this world worked.
On the TV screen, All Might lifted a large man with one hand before leaping high into the air and landing with a smash that shattered the ground.
"Amazing…" Luth muttered again.
Ayaka, carrying a plate of omelet into the living room, chuckled at her adopted son's reaction.
"Luth-chan, do you like All Might?" she asked with a warm smile.
Luth turned to her, then slowly nodded.
"He's strong."
Kaito, who had been listening, let out a small laugh. "Of course. He's the number one hero in Japan. Every kid wants to be like him."
Luth turned back to the screen, where All Might still stood tall, his smile unwavering even after just defeating a dangerous villain.
Becoming the number one hero…
Was that his purpose in this world?
Or was there something even greater waiting for him in the future?
Luth didn't know.
But one thing was certain—he wouldn't be just another ordinary person in this world.
Luth continued watching the television, his eyes sparkling. The video of All Might felt like something that shook his heart. Even though he had spent three years living in this new world, moments like this reminded him that this was no ordinary world—this was *My Hero Academia*, a place where power was everything.
Ayaka smiled softly as she noticed the awe in her son's expression. She then sat beside Luth, placing the plate of omelet on the small table in front of them.
"You know, Luth-chan," Ayaka spoke gently. "All Might isn't just a strong hero; he's a symbol of hope for many people. He always smiles, even when facing terrifying dangers."
Luth turned to her. Of course, he already knew that. But hearing it directly from someone in this world gave him a deeper perspective.
"Why does he always smile?" Luth asked innocently, even though he already knew the answer.
Ayaka smiled, then gently ruffled Luth's hair. "Because a true hero must never show fear to those they protect."
Luth fell silent for a moment.
Even in his previous world, he understood well that strength was not just a tool for fighting. True strength was something that could give hope to others, and that was the essence of All Might.
Kaito, still seated at the dining table with his newspaper in hand, glanced over at them. "Speaking of heroes, a few months from now, we'll have to take him to the hospital for a Quirk test."
Ayaka nodded. "That's right. Luth-chan is almost four years old, so we need to make sure whether he has a Quirk or not."
Luth bit his lip slightly. So that meant soon, he would find out if he had a Quirk or not…
For an ordinary child in this world, the Quirk test was one of the most nerve-wracking moments. It was the moment they would learn whether they belonged to the majority with superpowers or the minority known as the Quirkless.
And for Luth, it was a moment that would determine his future in this world.
He turned his gaze back to the TV screen, where All Might was still smiling amidst the destruction he had left behind after saving people.
If he had a Quirk, could he become that strong?
Or maybe… even stronger?
Unconsciously, Luth clenched his fists.
Ayaka noticed the change in his expression and gave a small smile. "Luth-chan, do you want to be a hero too?"
Luth was silent.
Of course, I died tragically before, and now I'm destined to be just an ordinary person? Who would want that?!
Finally, after a few seconds of thought, he turned to his mother and gave a small nod.
"Yes."
Ayaka giggled and pulled Luth into a gentle hug. "Then you have to grow up to be strong and kind, okay?"
Luth didn't answer. He simply stared at the TV screen, where All Might was disappearing into the morning sunlight.
That day, a small seed was planted in his heart.
A seed that might lead him down a path far greater than just becoming an ordinary hero.