Talentless Nana (無能なナナ)

My name is Nanao Nakajima.

It's been six whole months since I left the city

to come live on this deserted island.

Yet in that time...

-- Hiya. --Hey, whassup?

I was worried you'd be late.

I still feel like don't fit in.

This is an elite academy,

exclusive to kids from around the world

with paranormal talents.

How's it hangin', Normie?

Huh... You reading this stupid battle manga?

If kids this awesome actually existed,

they'd be superheroes.

Here. I did your homework for you, Moguo.

Nanao. What did I say, huh?

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

My bad, "Prince of Flames" is what I meant.

Bullying doesn't suit you.

Nanao is a chosen one, just like the rest of us.

I mean, talentless- shmalentless, right?

Your Majesty!

Hey man, you wanna go?

Not now, thanks, anyway.

But as an ice wielder, there's no doubt the day will come

when I'll have to fight you for supremacy. Some day.

He's right about me. I don't have any cool powers.

So, as you all know,

you've been brought to this remote desert island

in order to undergo very special training.

What you learn here will crush the enemies of humanity!

Our adversaries presented themselves

50 years ago and hide amongst us!

They pose a constant threat to the human race!

I assume there's a reason he's so worked up today.

If we're ever to stand a chance against these

powerful forces, then your talents are needed!

Nay! They are essential!

Yeah, so you've said...

Come on, Teach!

Just bring in the newbie, already.

Okay, you can come in.

I'm Kyoya Onodera.

Hold on, pal, is that all you've got?

This is an elite class of super-heroes, after all!

So, tell me, what do you bring to the table?

Is there some rule I have to share that with you?

I think not.

This student's talent

is still private, so don't waste your time trying.

Even I don't know what it is.

What is this guy's deal?

A hundred bucks says he's killed a man.

The greater a Talented's ability,

the more likely they'll hide it. So, he must be crazy-powerful.

And we have another transfer this morning.

Sorry I'm late! I ran... all the way...

Nice to meet you all! I'm Nana Hiiragi!

Oh, wow, the questions are written all over your faces,

so, let's get this out of the way.

I can read minds. That's my thing.

Although, I kinda suck at reading a room.

Honored to join the class!

Let's have you sit...

Sitting next to a cute girl like this...

It makes me nervous I might do something dumb.

Dude, I do that, too!

Hey, Nakajima?

Do the other kids really bully you every day?

Sorry about that!

I kinda heard you thinking about it, that's all.

If I'm annoying you,

please feel free to shove something in my mouth.

Oh, that's right. You can read minds, can't you?

But honestly, they don't bully me that--

Hey, guess what! Nanao is an enemy of humanity.

Uh?

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

Everyone knows it's supposed to be for the Talented only.

But I thought enemies of humanity

would look more like this.

Oh, no. That one's just the standard type!

You learn here about kinds that are huge like giants

and the ones who look like people.

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

Go ahead and show us your true form, self-appointed leader!

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

Hey, cut it out!

Can't you see you're hurting him? Besides...

You're just using him as an excuse, anyway!

You only came over here so you could ask me out, didn't you?

I say no!

Ahh! Where'd ya get that idea?

I heard you think it!

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

Maybe as friends.

Hey, by the way, why'd you call him such a weird name?

"Self-appointed leader"?

I see you've been doing your own research

on those scary monsters.

Not to mention, I can already tell how nice you are!

Uh, you think I'm nice?

Yeah, cause I heard you! You have a pet cat, right?

Oh, yeah! I can't bring her into the dorms,

but there's a stray cat I feed sometimes.

You know what I think? You and I should be friends!

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

You two!

Sorry, sir! I was in chat-mode.

Goodness, Hiiragi.

Whenever you attended your last school,

didn't they teach you proper classroom conduct?

Your voice was too loud for a chat--

Sorry, sir! You wanted to talk us

about selecting our class rep, right?

Oh, right, what a joy that you can read minds.

Don't use it on your midterms.

Wait, a class rep is kind of a "leader," right?

Now then, do I have any volunteers?

Look at this room chock full of confidence!

I can't wait to feel like that!

Hands down, freakin' losers.

We're battling the enemies of humanity here!

So, obviously, the one who gets the job

should be the most powerful person in class!

Facts. I fully concur.

It's what one might call, "Nobelesse Oblige."

Class Rep!

Sir! I nominate Nanao Nakajima!

Why, though?

Yeah, new girl's nuts.

...and more importantly, he's nice!

How 'bout you have a seat, Normie.

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

Fine, then. You tell me

what kind of person's worthy of the job?

I mean, come on, let's be real, have any of you ever even seen

an enemy of humanity, let alone fought one?

No one has. Right, sir?

Correct. Even I haven't seen one in person.

See? Why shouldn't it be you?

Why are you pushing this so hard? I don't even want it.

Hiiragi, read the room.

You can call me Nana!

Okay. Fatty, pretty boy, and Nakajima.

If you ask me, you three should just duke it out.

Let's not call people "fatty."

I'm surrounded by idiots.

Sounds like fun! I'm in!

Well, if I must, I must.

Hold on! I didn't--!

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

Since birth, my upbringing has been different

from anyone else I've known.

But it wasn't happy. It's like I never learned

how to make friends or make connections with other people.

Always aim for the top.

Since you're the dullest member of our family,

this may be your only chance to shine, for once.

I will! I swear!

Listen to me. This is crucial advice:

Wherever you go, make others see you as a leader.

I've come to defeat the enemies of humanity.

I'll be your leader! I'll keep you all safe!

By the way, good luck tomorrow!

I'm not gonna fight.

Uh?

I could never beat them anyway.

But you're their self-appointed leader!

I don't know what you heard me think, but stop.

This forest is so vibrant, don't you think?

Why're you following me?

Hey, I know! Would you mind giving me a little tour

of the island? Everything's still so unfamiliar to me.

Seriously, what's the deal with this girl?

Wow! I didn't know this place was free, too!

Yeah. Plus our tuition.

The water and utilities at the dorm.

Everything's covered by the state.

On top of that, we all get a small stipend, too.

"Why the heck does she keep following me around?"

That's what you're thinking, right?

Yeah. Mostly. I mean, you are kinda weird, you know.

Well, duh, I guess I'd better be weird!

To be chosen to come to a place like this!

You ever scared? Life changed instantly with that red paper.

You got one of those, too?

Six months ago. There was no time to process it.

Home one day, here the next.

What does your talent feel like, exactly?

Mm... I basically hear people's thoughts

in their own voice.

Mostly, I can hear their quick, fleeting thoughts,

but if I really focus,

I can dig up their innermost ones, too.

Wow. That's cool.

I don't think it's so great.

I used to have to commute to school every day

on a completely packed train.

It always sounded like every single passenger