Talentless Nana (無能なナナ)

Kill the enemies of humanity.

Save 10 million lives.

"Talentless Nana"

My name is Nanao Nakajima.

Episode 1: Talentless

It's been six months since I left the city to live on this desert island.

But...

Heya.

'Sup?

Good morning.

But... I'm still not fitting in.

This is an elite academy exclusive to kids from around the world with paranormal talents.

'Sup, Normie?

Ooh, "super-kids have epic battles" manga!

If kids this talented really existed, they'd be superheroes.

I did your homework, Moguo.

Nanao.

I thought I told you... to call me, "Prince of Flames"!

M-My bad... "Prince of Flames."

Bullying doesn't suit you.

Nanao is a chosen one, just like us...

...even if he is talentless... right?

Your Majesty!

You wanna settle this outside?!

Not now.

However, as an ice wielder,

the day will come when I shall have to fight you for supremacy.

That's right.

I don't have any paranormal abilities of worth.

As you all know,

you have been brought here to this remote island to undergo special training.

Everything you learn

will help you destroy the enemies of humanity!

This enemy, who appeared before us 50 years ago,

has hidden among us and is a continuous threat to the human race!

There must be a reason our teacher sounds so impassioned.

If we are to stand a chance against this powerful enemy, your talents are needed!

Nay, they are essential!

Yeah, how many times have we heard that one?

Come on, just bring in the newbie.

Come on in.

Kyoya Onodera

I'm Kyoya Onodera.

Hey, pal, is that all you've got?

This is an elite class of super-heroes!

What's your talent?

Is there some rule that says

I have to tell you?

His talent is still private. Even I don't know what it is.

What is this guy's deal? 100 bucks says he killed a man.

The bigger a Talented's power, the more likely he is to hide it.

So he must be crazy-powerful.

We have another transfer, but--

Sorry I'm late!

I ran... all the way.

Nana Hiiragi

Nice to meet you all!

I'm Nana Hiiragi!

You all have question marks on your faces, so let's just get this out of the way.

I can read minds.

However,

I kinda suck at reading a room.

Honored to join the class!

Hiiragi, I'll have you sit...

Sitting next to a cute girl like this... makes me nervous I'll do something stupid.

Hey, Nakajima?

Do the other kids bully you?

Sorry about that! I kinda heard you thinking that.

If I'm annoying you, feel free to shove something in my mouth.

R-Right. You can read minds.

But they don't bully--

Hey, Nana.

Nanao is an enemy of humanity.

He's a Talentless. At this school, isn't that fishy?

This school's supposed to be for the Talented only.

But... I thought enemies of humanity would look more like this.

That's the standard type.

You'll probably learn about the ones that are giant or look like people.

I rest my case! You're clearly talking about yourself!

Show us your true form, self-appointed leader-boy!

You're being awfully cocky for a wimp, don't ya think?

Cut it out! You're hurting his feelings.

Besides...

...you're just using Nakajima as an excuse to come over here and ask me out!

Well, the answer is no!

Where'd ya get that idea?

I heard you think it!

B-B-But I wasn't thinking about asking you out!

As friends, maybe...

By the way, why did you call him, "self-appointed leader boy?"

I see you've been doing your research on enemies of humanity.

And I know what a nice boy you are!

Nice? Why?

I heard you.

You have a pet cat.

Yeah.

I can't bring her to the dorms, but there's a cute kitty on my commute.

Would you like to be friends?

Also, what's the "self-appointed leader boy" mean?

You two!

Sorry, sir! I couldn't stop chatting.

Listen, Hiiragi,

didn't you learn proper classroom conduct at your last school?

Also, your voice was way too loud for chat--

Sorry, sir!

You wanted to talk to us about selecting our class rep?

Reading minds sure comes in handy.

Just don't use it during midterms.

A class rep is sort of "leader," right?

Now, are there any volunteers?

That's elites for you! Everyone is so wonderfully assertive.

Hands down, losers. We're battling the enemies of humanity, you know?

Of course the most powerful person in the class has to be it!

I concur.

It's what you call, "Nobelesse Oblige."

Eee! Class Rep!

Sir!

I nominate Nanao Nakajima!

He's a very smart and studious boy.

And, more importantly, he's nice!

Sit down, Normie.

It's not Nanao's fault he's boring.

Fine. You tell me, what kind of person is worthy to be class rep?

I mean, have any of you actually seen an enemy of humanity,

let alone fought one?

No one has. Right, sir?

Correct. Even I haven't seen the real thing.

See? You deserve it, Nakajima.

I deserve what, now?

I don't even want it.

Hiiragi, read the--

You can call me Nana.

Okay, then.

Fatty, Bishie, and Nakajima...

...you three can duke it out.

What colorful language.

I'm surrounded by idiots.

Sounds like fun!

If I must, I must.

Bu-- I didn't...

Nanao, we don't have to give you a handicap, right?

Since birth, my upbringing was different from everyone else's.

But it wasn't all roses.

I never learned how to make friends or bring people together.

Aim for the top.

For someone like you, the dullest in our family,

this is your chance to shine for once.

I will, Father!

Listen well. My first piece of advice is crucial.

No matter where you go, always make others see you as a leader.

I've come to defeat the enemies of humanity.

I'll become your leader and keep you all safe!

Good luck tomorrow.

I'm not fighting.

I could never beat them anyway.

But you're their self-appointed leader--

Look, I don't know what you read in my mind, but stop.

This island is so vibrant with natural wonders.

Why're you following me?

Would you please give me a tour of the island? Everything is still so unfamiliar to me.

Seriously... what's her deal?

Ohh, I didn't know this place was also free.

Yeah.

Our tuition, the dorm water, and utilities--

everything's covered by the state.

We get a stipend, too.

"Why do you keep following me?"

Is that what you're thinking?

Yeah. Well... mostly.

You're really... weird, you know?

I'd better be weird to be chosen to come to an island like this!

Are you ever insecure?

Your life suddenly changed that day...

...when you got that red paper.

You got one, too?

Half a year ago, yeah.

Before I could even process my feelings, they brought me here.

What does your talent feel like?

I just hear people's thoughts in their voices.

I can hear their fleeting thoughts,

and if I focus, I can dig up their innermost thoughts, too.

Wow, that's amazing.

I don't think it's amazing.

I used to commute to school on a packed train.