(Y/N) P.O.V.:
After many long months of waiting, the practical exams are finally back. It took a lot longer than anyone would've ever thought, but then again we had to rebuild the exam building and make the people trust Hope's Peak again. None the less, we can finally test our skills. Right now, I am waiting with my class in the exam building so we can be tested. Headmaster Kirigiri walked up on stage and the cameras pointed at him.

Jin: Welcome back to the Hope's Peak Academy Practical Exams. After many long and grueling months, we can finally broadcast our progress this year. First up, we have Class 77-A. Starting from that class is Soshun Murasame.

The headmaster walked off stage, we all applauded Soshun, and watched as he and Class 77-A all performed their abilities. They all had some pretty cool abilities, I'll give them that. After some time later, Class 77-A all finished showing off their abilities and Headmaster Kirigiri walked back on stage.

Jin: Well, that was quite a show of abilities, wasn't it? Next, we have Class 77-B. Starting from that class is (Y/N) (L/N).

Everyone applauded for me and I got up and walked up to the table full of judges. I bowed to them and they started to talk.

Judge: Well, (Y/N), it says here you are the Super High School Level Ninja. Is that correct?

(Y/N): Yes, sir.

Judge: And since you are a ninja, you will be tested on your stealth. In order to do that, we have put thermal cameras all around the building. If they spot you, they will sound a small alarm. You have 3 minutes and if there are 5 alarms, you fail the exam. Is that understood?

(Y/N): Yes, sir.

Judge: Good. Now, when I say "Go" you can start.

I nodded and walked out into the middle of the building. I looked over at my class and saw that they were slightly worried about me. I gave them a reassuring smile, faced forward again, and closed my eyes waiting for the signal.

Judge: Ready... Go!

I opened my eyes and ran as fast as I could to dodge the thermal cameras. I was running circles around the cameras and also trying to keep my body heat low for double the stealthiness. Doing both of these puts some strain on my body, but I have to keep this up for 3 minutes if I want to stay in Hope's Peak. I stayed still for a couple of seconds to get some of my energy back.

BUZZZZ

Judge: 1.

I started running again, but I didn't regulate my body heat this time in order to not strain myself too much. Again, I had to stop in order to my energy back.

BUZZZZ

Judge: 2.

I decided it would be best to just slow down a bit so I won't lose to much energy. After a couple of seconds, I somehow tripped over something and rolled a little.

BUZZZZ

Judge: 3.

I quickly got up and started running again.

BUZZZZ

What?! How could that have happened?! I was running!! The buzzer went off as I was running!!

Judge: 4.

As I was running past them, I snuck a peek at my class. They were all worried that I was going to fail. I am not going to fail. My goal is to protect them and I intend to do that. I started running faster then I ever could've thought possible. I was running away from my class, but as I was doing that I saw Chiaki somehow in front of me. I quickly jumped over her and when I was in mid-air I felt something hit me. I landed on the ground, hard, and rolled until I was in front of the judges.

BUZZZZ

Judge: 5.

I got up breathing heavily and looked back at where I saw Chiaki, but there was nothing there. I looked back at my class and saw her, sitting in the same spot. Then I saw her face. She, along with everyone else, had sad faces. The final buzzer went off. I'm going to be kicked out of Hope's Peak Academy. I turned back to the judges with sadness written all over my face.

Judge: Mr. (L/N), all five alarms went off. Do you understand what that means?

(Y/N): Yes, sir.

Judge: Good. Looks like Mr. Kizakura got the wrong kid. I'll be sure to tell him that soon. You are to pack your stuff and leave the premises immediately.

(Y/N): ...Yes, sir.

The judge nodded and I walked off the stage and to the doors. I was about to open the door, until I heard someone scream.

Mahiru: Hold on!!

I turned around and saw Mahiru run up to the judges. She stopped right in front of the table.

Mahiru: I was taking pictures during his show and during one of my pictures, if you look close enough, something hit him in mid-air. *shows picture* This is proof that he was sabotaged.

The judges took the camera and looked at the picture. I heard some students, faculty, and media mumbling with each other. They gave Mahiru the camera back.

Judge: If what you say is true and he was sabotaged, then he can stay at Hope's Peak Academy. But, the alarm still went off. There is one way that he can stay.

(Y/N): Anything! *everyone looks at me* I'll do anything.

Judge: OK. Peko Pekoyama. Please come up here. You too, Mr. (L/N).

Mahiru walked back to her seat and I, along with Peko, walked up to the judges table.

Judge: Now, Ms. Pekoyama. You are the Super High School Level Swordswoman. We originally had someone here to fight with you, but since he can't make it, we are having you fight Mr. (L/N). Is that understood?

Peko: Yes, sir.

Judge: Mr. (L/N), if you can last longer than your allotted time for your exam, against Ms. Pekoyama, you can pass your exam and stay at Hope's Peak Academy.

(Y/N): Yes, sir.

Judge: Good. Ms. Pekoyama, your objective in this exam is to land a hit on Mr. (L/N). If you cannot do that in 5 minutes you fail your exam. Neither of you can hold back on the other. You must give it everything you've got. Do you both agree to this?

Me and Peko look at each other and then back at the judges and nodded.

Judge: OK. I wish you both the best of luck.

Me and Peko walked over the middle of the building and turned away from each other. We turned around and unsheathed our swords. I looked over at the judges and saw two timers go up.

(Y/N): Don't hold back, Pekoyama-san.

Peko: Same with you.

Judge: Ready... Begin!

We ran at each other and our swords clashed and sparked. I tried to perform a sneak attack with my other sword, but she turned her sword so it could block mine. I added force and she had to get down on one knee. She then pushed me off and jumped back a bit. She ran at me, faked with her sword, and tried to kick me. I dodged it, grabbed her leg, and tossed her back where she came from. We kept fighting for a little longer until I heard a sound that I wanted to hear.

BUZZZZ

It was my buzzer. Which means I don't have to fight anymore. I jumped over to Peko and tried to slash her, but she dodged it and slashed the back of my knees. I fell to the ground and looked over at Peko.

Judge: Enough!

Me and Peko both looked at the judges, then back at each other and sheathed our swords. We walked back to the judges table and stood in front of it.

Judge: Ms. Pekoyama, you were able to successfully land a hit on Mr. (L/N), therefore you pass your exam. *everyone claps* Now, Mr. (L/N), you lasted more than your allotted time, but you were still hit by Ms. Pekoyama. Now I know what you are thinking, did I pass my exam? Well, the answer to that is...

It was silent. Everyone wanted to know if I passed my exam. I did, too. If I'm not allowed on the premise, how would I protect everyone? The suspense was killing me. My eyes were closed tighter then they ever could've been. I then heard him speak two words.

Judge: ...You passed.

I opened my eyes wide and looked at the judges, as they were all smiling at me.

(Y/N): I-I, what?

Judge: You passed. You can stay at Hope's Peak Academy.

Everyone cheered, my class the loudest, knowing that I can stay at Hope's Peak Academy. I looked over at Peko and saw she was smiling. Now that I think about it, this is the first time I've seen her smile. Who cares about that now! I passed! I swooped Peko into a hug and swung her around, laughing. I put her down and all of my other classmates ran up to me to congratulate me. This was something I never would've expected.

*Time Skip*

My legs were patched up thanks to Peko slashing my knees. But besides that I was OK. I was in my room right now, lying on my bed. Mikan patched me up and told me not to put too much weight on my legs. I then heard a knock on my door.

(Y/N): It's open.

The door opened and it revealed to be Peko. She walked in, closed the door behind her and walked up to my bed and sat next to me.

Peko: So, how're your legs doing?

(Y/N): *sits up* Their fine. Just a little bed rest and I should be OK.

Peko: That's good. I thought I really injured you.

(Y/N): Hey, you had to hit me either way.

Peko: Good point. Can I ask you question?

(Y/N): Sure.

Peko: Did you let me win?

(Y/N): ...Yes.

Peko: Why? The judges said don't hold back.

(Y/N): I know what they said. But, I made sure that you could stay at Hope's Peak along with the rest of us. I made a promise that I would protect you all. And it's kinda hard to do that when I'm not even allowed into the school.

Peko: I guess your right. Can I ask you another question?

(Y/N): Sure.

Peko: Well, there's this guy I like. How would I confess my feelings to him?

(Y/N): Well, most guys just like the subtle approach. But depending on the guy, if he's tough, you should probably do something that he would never expect.

Peko: OK. Thank you.

(Y/N): If you don't mind me asking who's the lucky g-

I was cut off when Peko kissed me, rather forcefully, on the lips. I will admit, I didn't expect this, but I just went with it and kissed her back. We separated after some time and looked into each others eyes.

Peko: (Y/N) you're that lucky guy. I love you.

(Y/N): The others know?

Peko: They agreed a week ago. I just wasn't able to get you alone.

(Y/N): Then I love you, too... Pekoyama-chan.

She then smiled again and hugged me. I hugged her back. I need to thank Mahiru for taking that picture. If it wasn't for her, I would've been halfway back to Kyoto by now.

*Time Skip*

??? P.O.V.:

???: Damn it! Damn it! Damn it!!

???2: We had one job!

I was throwing things around my room, along with my accomplice. We failed our mission. We had one job, get him kicked out of Hope's Peak Academy. We heard the door open and we saw our other accomplice.

???1&2: What do you want?!

He didn't answer and just looked at my room. It was trashed from the amount of things we've thrown around.

???3: You do know we have a back-up plan, right?

???: So what?! Our mission was to get him kicked out and we failed that! *throws something else*

???3: Calm down, you dumb oaf. Like I said our back-up plan is still underway.

???2: When will it be finished?

???3: She said about a month at the maximum. Now, you, *points at ???2* back to your room. *???2 leaves* You, *points to me* get some rest. We are giving you another job soon. And we need to make sure you have all of your energy.

I nodded and maneuvered my way through my now trashed room. I got to my bed and laid down on it. I will get him next time. Even if it's the last thing I do. I closed my eyes and let sleep take over.