Choosing the Class Leader

A storm on the job front began to unfold, but this had nothing to do with Yang Xiao and the others. Shinpachi Shimura and Tae Shimura had already retreated from the 'battlefield,' and whatever happened next wouldn't be traced back to them.

However, this was just one job. The Problem Solver didn't just take one; they took many.

Therefore, Yang Xiao might be busy for a while. Fortunately, he wouldn't have to be on the front lines himself; he just needed to sit in his chair and report the situation.

U.A. High School.

After All Might's teaching period, a crowd of reporters arrived. These reporters, along with the general public, were no easy bunch. They blocked the school entrance, questioning students one by one about All Might's position.

Yang Xiao was obviously questioned too, but he quickly covered his face and ran away. The reporters were bewildered. It wasn't like he was a criminal afraid of being on TV; why would a student act like this?

Actually, Yang Xiao's current worry was similar. Who knew how many people watched this TV station? What if those three transmigrators saw it? Wouldn't that expose his presence at U.A. High School prematurely?

"You all worked hard in yesterday's combat training," Shota Aizawa said, standing at the podium. "I've seen the VTR and the results. Bakugo, you have the ability. Don't act like a child anymore."

"...I know," Katsuki Bakugo replied distractedly.

Then, Shota Aizawa looked at Izuku Midoriya. "And you, Midoriya... you ended up breaking an arm again? Controlling your Quirk – don't keep using 'I can't, so there's nothing I can do' as an excuse. I don't like repeating myself. If you can overcome this, you'll be able to do many things."

Izuku Midoriya looked up. Shota Aizawa gazed at him and said, "Hurry up, Midoriya."

"Yes!" Izuku Midoriya said with determination in his eyes.

"Now, let's move on to the main topic of the class meeting. Sorry for the rush, but today I need you to..."

Before Shota Aizawa could finish his sentence, all the students began to guess. Was it another surprise training session?

"Decide on the class representative, meaning the class president." Clearly, it wasn't what the students expected; it was just a normal selection of class officers.

"Finally, something a normal school would do..." all the students grumbled.

At that moment, everyone eagerly raised their hands.

"I want to be class president, let me do it!" Eijiro Kirishima stood up, raising both hands.

"Me too," Denki Kaminari said, raising one hand.

"I want to be it too," Kyoka Jiro raised her hand.

Basically, most of the classmates volunteered themselves for class president. Perhaps only a few were unwilling, and Yang Xiao was one of them.

He already had enough on his plate. If he became class president, he'd be swamped.

However, Yang Xiao's wishful thinking might be in vain; he might not even get to be class president.

In the General Education Course, the class president seemed like a mere errand runner, and the situation likely wouldn't be so intense. But in the Hero Course, it was a position that led the group and laid the foundation for becoming a top hero in the future.

"Quiet down!" Tenya Iida suddenly shouted. The class's clamor immediately stopped, and everyone looked at him.

"This is a weighty responsibility that leads others, not something you can just decide to do on a whim. You must be trusted by those around you to hold this sacred position. If we are to follow democracy and have everyone here elect a true leader, I believe this proposal should be decided by vote."

Tenya Iida said this earnestly, but his hand was unashamedly raised. Clearly, he also wanted to be the class president of Hero Class A; it was a great honor.

"Why make such a suggestion?" Denki Kaminari asked, confused.

"We've only known each other for a short time, so there's no trust yet, Iida-chan," Tsuyu Asui said, pushing the flesh on her face with her finger.

Eijiro Kirishima also spread his hands. "Everyone will surely vote for themselves, isn't that obvious?"

"So, in this situation, the person who receives votes is truly capable of undertaking this great responsibility, aren't they?" Tenya Iida felt his reasoning was sound and turned to Shota Aizawa. "What do you think, Teacher?"

Shota Aizawa was now wrapped in a yellow sleeping bag, like a caterpillar, and said lazily, "Whatever you want, as long as it's decided within this class period."

"Thank you very much!" Tenya Iida said happily.

And so, the voting began. Everyone sat at their desks, pondering whether to vote for themselves or someone else.

Shoto Todoroki sat in his seat. At that moment, something registered, and he glanced at Yang Xiao beside him. Yang Xiao also looked at Shoto Todoroki.

"Don't vote for me!" Yang Xiao mouthed silently to Shoto Todoroki, then shook his head.

Shoto Todoroki shook his head. This guy really was self-absorbed. Who said he was going to vote for him?

Seeing Shoto Todoroki shake his head, Yang Xiao felt relieved. He didn't want to be class president anyway.

The result was obvious. The outcome of this vote didn't change because of Yang Xiao's participation, though some minor details were altered. The first place was still Izuku Midoriya.

Second place was Tenya Iida, and one of his votes came from Yang Xiao.

Third place was Yaoyorozu Momo.

"Who voted for that idiot Deku? How could anyone vote for him?!" Katsuki Bakugo stood up directly upon seeing the results, his temper flaring.

"Well... I just know it's better than voting for you," Hanta Sero said bluntly. He felt Katsuki Bakugo's personality was too volatile and definitely unsuitable for class president.

"What did you say, you bastard!" Katsuki Bakugo was about to grab Hanta Sero's collar when Eijiro Kirishima stopped him.

Meanwhile, someone was whistling from their seat, looking around leisurely. Ochaco Uraraka was in a good mood; she had voted for that person, after all.

"I... I actually got two votes... tied with Yaoyorozu Momo?" Tenya Iida stood up excitedly. He couldn't have imagined that someone would vote for him, and not just one person.

He had voted for someone else too!

"To be precise, you're now one position ahead of Yaoyorozu Momo," Yang Xiao said at that moment. The blackboard showed Tenya Iida second, and although his vote count was the same as Yaoyorozu Momo's, there was still a ranking order.

"Doesn't that make much of a difference, Yang Xiao-kun?" Tenya Iida glanced at Yang Xiao, a bit sheepishly. It was at this glance that Tenya Iida suddenly had a thought. He pointed at Yang Xiao and said, "Could it be... you voted for me?"