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Prologue
It was a Saturday evening in October as Class 2A are finishing up their dinner together at their UA Heights Alliance dorms. Everyone mingled and chatted away with each other about their hero classes, the volunteering work for the post-war efforts, and many more topics among the class. Then an excited voice spoke up to address the entire class.
Ashido: So it's movie night! What are we feeling for?
Back in their first year, Class 1A used to have movie nights every 1-2 weeks when living in the dorms. It was one of the activities that brought everyone closer together outside of classes. But since starting their second years, they’ve been given more exhausting classwork along with aiding in the rebuilding efforts after the war. This meant less time and energy for weekly movie nights, so they switched to monthly.
As they finish their last bites or put away their dishes, most of the students shout the genres they’re interested in, which Iida lists on the class’ whiteboard. They will go their usual choice method of picking the option based on the highest volumes of “Yes and No” spoken towards the genre. A person can vote Yes for more than one option or not choose at all.
Iida: Lets start with Romance. (overwhelming No’s with a couple Yes from Ashido and Hagakure. Iida crosses it off, making Ashido pout for her pick as Hagakure pats her back in comfort)
Iida: Sports (Majority of class say no, and only few guys said yes. Iida crosses it off, with Kirishima giving a defeated smile at not getting his chosen.)
Sero: Sorry man, but a movie about competitive athletics just seems too big a reminder of our hero training. Which makes it exhausting to think about.
Kirishima (gives soft smile): It’s cool, I understand.
Iida: Next is Musical (Significant amount of No’s overtake Yes, eliminating musical. Hagakure pouts at the decision and Ashido comforts her with back pats)
Iida: Action (Some say Yes, but the most say No)
Shoji: We watched an action movie the last time.
(Bakugo grinds his teeth as the class nods in agreement and Iida crosses off “Action”)
Iida: Drama (Most of the guys and few girls say no, making Momo depressed at the elimination.)
Jiro (Gives Momo comforting smile): Sorry Yaomomo, but not everyone has the energy for a slow and probably long drama
Ashido: Yeah no offense, but we want something easy to watch.
Momo (accepts this with a small smile): I understand.
Iida: Ok now that leaves us with two options: (points) Pets...(All girls and Koda shout Yes, nobody saying no)...and Horror...(Some guys along with Jiro and Ashido say Yes, nobody say no). It looks like we’ll do the tie breaker.
Uraraka: Been a while since we had that.
Momo: Indeed. So we know the rules: Firstly, the ones who gave these ideas will each explain their specific pick of the movie that falls under this genre if they have any. Then (points to box with paper slips and pencil) we’ll place our votes in the box and do a count.
Koda: I’d like to go first if that’s ok.
Hasan (smiles): All yours, mate.
(Momo politely gestures him to speak and Koda explains his pet movie pick about an orphan and a dog. As he talks, Hasan gets a poke on the shoulder from Mineta for a conversation to whisper)
Mineta: Hey Hasan, does your horror movie involve any hot babes?
Hasan (looks up to remember, whispers): Well I barely remember the movie, but I do know there was one girl our age and she was very pretty.
Mineta (nods): ok ok, good start. And any...”dirty” scenes ya know...(grins with eyebrows wiggling)
Hasan (gives a smirk and avoids eye contact): Well...I’m pretty sure there was one moment of that happening...
Mineta (grins): That’s all I needed. Thanks dude. (goes back to his seat)
(Hasan watches him with an awkward chuckle until he notices a glare from Jiro, who heard their conversation. Hasan silently gestures her to wait and trust him. Jiro then rolls her eyes away, not fully convinced but decides to trust him)
(Koda finishes explaining his movie choice, with some of 2A giving approving replies. Hasan shares a genuine smile with Koda as he goes up to explain his movie)
Hasan: Ok so, I have a horror movie in mind that’s considered a classic back in the U.S. It’s an intense, ghost/demons type of scary that’s based on a true story. I did the research and confirm it’s legit, with of course Hollywood exaggeration added to the film. I also learned it was considered one of the best horror films in American cinema that came out in the pre-quirk era, being more than just awesome scares. I saw the beginning during a visit to my cousin’s house when I was starting junior high. While my family and I left for home before I could see the rest, I do remember it had good moments for non-horror fans. I only developed an interest for the film and horror in general a couple years later, but it wasn’t available to watch then. But with the streaming hookup UA gave us for the dorms has brought the chance back! The movie is called The Conjuring and I hope you guys are up for it. We can also watch it in Japanese too if you all prefer.
(The class gives an overall approving response, making Hasan smile. Then each 2A student walks up, writes down their movie vote and places it in the box. Once everybody has gone, Iida goes up and counts the votes)
Iida: (gives respectful smile) Ok everyone, The decision is clear. Having received 13 votes against 8, the movie we’ll be watching tonight is...Horror, The Conjuring!
Hasan and many of the voters give small cheers at the result and everyone else including Koda smile with acceptance and excitement for the movie. Snacks (Popcorn, candy, small cakes and biscuits) and Drinks (soda, tea, milk and water) are prepared by Sato and Momo as everyone takes their seats for the movie. Then Momo enters the activation code to use the streaming service that includes every available movie not currently in theatres. This was given by the UA Staff and was entrusted to her due to being the most responsible and less likely to give it away easily. They turn off most of the lights to provide a cinematic experience but left a few on for Tokoyami's control with Dark Shadow. Everyone is seated as they eagerly watch The Conjuring start to play, deciding to watch it in English with Japanese subtitles considering their past movie choices were the done the opposite way.