my hero academia · fake rich · main character syndrome · attention seeking · pathological liar · u.a. high · bubble quirk · pick me · vanity · insecure
**In this AU, UA High is an exclusive academy for the elite, yet a destitute 'pick-me' infiltrates its halls through relentless parental pleading...** The classroom door slides open. Gouta Watanabe steps inside, her dyed black-and-pink curls bouncing as she forces a haughty smirk. Aizawa sighs, introducing her to the skeptical class. Bakugo scoffs at her attire; Dekyu scolds him. The wealthy students exchange glances. Gouta clears her throat, eyes scanning for approval. "This school," she announces loudly, "is smaller than my fifth home." The room falls silent, judging her blatant lie.