Reading Rainbow [My Hero Academia 244]

What’s going on here? Who was that old guy? How does Hawks want Endeavor to pick up on the Paranormal Liberation Front threat? Let’s talk about My Hero Academia 244 and figure it out. But, you don’t have to take my word for it!

I’m dying to talk about Starservant. Caleb Cook, Viz’s English translator for My Hero Academia believes he could be a local hero or a palm reader. While I agree the old man could be some kind of palm reader/fortune teller, I’d think Endeavor or the police would’ve mentioned if he was a hero so I’m guessing he’s not in the hero business. I also find it interesting how powerful Starservant is. The guy’s using his quirk to float high in the air on balls while using said balls to absorb glass windows. What the what??? And not just a couple windows, he absorbs windows off of multiple skyscrapers, y’all! I don’t think that’s something your average citizen can do. That’s why I believe Starservant is using a quirk enhancing drug like Trigger to take on Endeavor. His nose bleeding could also be a sign he’s using the drug.

And, yes, I think it’s safe to say he planned this whole rampage out just to grab Endeavor’s attention and attack him. But, why? Well, I think the answer is simple: Starservant joined the Paranormal Liberation Army. Or, at least, he’s down with Destro’s ideals. He could see Endeavor as a government stooge holding up the ideals of a restrictive society. We did learn Destro’s ideals are becoming more popular after the (fake) Deika City incident. And with Shigaraki wanting the group to go wild, I can see the PLF supplying its lower-ranked members with Trigger just so they can cause whatever damage they can.

Well, Starservant’s plan goes bust as his (presumingly by their clothes) homeless associates are stopped by Hawks before they can ambush Endeavor. Points to Deku, Bakugo, and Todoroki for trying. Man, just how fast are Endeavor and Hawks? Poor Iida’s being put to shame, again!

Hawks meets the Class-A Trio then proceeds to go all Levar Buton on Endeavor, promoting Destro’s Meta Liberation War book (Currently 30% off on Kindle or get the audiobook version for free when you start your free trial at Audible.com). Okay, it’s not clear, but I think Hawks is trying to make Endeavor suspicious by saying the same thing right before Hood attacked. It’s super-duper subtle but that’s the only reason I can figure he said that. Hopefully, Endeavor will pick up on it.

What am saying? Of course, Endeavor will figure it out. He’s a lot of things, but stupid isn’t one of ’em.

A good chapter. Endeavor and Hawks are back together, although I don’t get why the Public Safety Commission never told the number one hero directly what’s going on. You’d think he’d be one of the very few who should know about Hawk’s mission. Anyway, if it’s true the PLF are supplying its members with Trigger, things are only going to get worse for heroes all over the country.

What does Hawks want Endeavor to do? Pretend to join the PLF? Investigate a clue he’s found on the whereabouts of the High-Ends? Hm, I’d say it’s helping find the High-Ends. Probably because 1.) Hawks is being watched so closely he can’t get near the place without arousing suspicion and 2.) Someone powerful has to investigate in case there’s a High-End walking around ready to turn trespassers into toothpaste. Trust me, Doctor Ujiko will be ready to brush off any haters coming his way. And, that’s the tooth.

…I better stop with the jokes before I floss my readers away.