ISOLATED | BNHA/MHA ⁵³

The murmuring began before the door to classroom 1-A opened.
—They say he almost never talks to anyone.
—I heard that he rejected everyone who tried to approach him.
—What if they simply don't like us?
—Ashido, you don't even know him yet— Jiro murmured.
Bakugo clicked his tongue from his seat.
—Tch. If they're going to talk so much, let them come and show us who the hell they are.
"BAKUGO! Could you try to be respectful for once!" Iida scolded him, waving an arm.
The door opened before the discussion could continue.
Aizawa entered with his usual tired expression. Behind him was the new student: the name that had been circulating in the halls for the past few days, accompanied by rumors that no one had been able to confirm.
—Please sit down. We have a new colleague starting today.
The teacher placed a folder on the desk and scanned the classroom.
—I'm not interested in what you've heard. Judging someone before you know them is a waste of time. I hope you remember that.
—Welcome! — Uraraka greeted, with a sincere smile.
"We can show you around the school during recess!" Mina added, leaning forward curiously.
Midoriya watched silently, as if trying to decide what would be appropriate to ask. Todoroki maintained his calm demeanor. Bakugo, on the other hand, made no attempt to hide his scrutiny.
Aizawa pointed to the space in front of the blackboard.
—Introduce yourself if you want. Then we'll see where you sit.
The classroom was filled with anticipation. Some glances were friendly; others, suspicious. A couple of students exchanged whispers.
For the first time, the rumors had the person they were talking about right in front of them.
"Go ahead," Aizawa said, without pressuring him. "You have the floor."