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SCMP Reporter

Lauren Engel, 16,  Island School
Substance mimicry -  the ability to transform into something I touch.  With this ability, if I  was having a  bad moment, I  could simply  touch something and  disappear. I would be able to avoid embarrassing moments  and pretend nothing ever happened.
Cathay Chan Chi-man, 16, CCC Kei Chi Secondary School
I would want the power to calm people down so they could think  more critically and objectively. When people lose their temper,  they usually  make rash decisions.  I would like to keep people from  meaningless  arguments and conflict by calming them down.
Ho Chak-hong, 16, South Island School
I would want to be water-proof. I  would be able to go out  when it's raining without an umbrella and smirk at the people  frantically  trying to find a dry spot.  Sure, my clothes would become wet, but  the water would just slide off my skin.
Ruby Leung Yu-yan, 13, Maryknoll Convent School
I would like to have the ability to read people's minds. If I could read minds, I  would be able to make sure I  was making the right friends and my boyfriend was not cheating on me.  I would know if someone liked me or not and what I could do to impress them.
Danon Ng Tin-long, 17, Tang King Po School
I would like to travel back in time to look at my past. People might  find it hard to believe, but I would like to relive all the pain and tears again. They're an important part of my memories. They helped me grow as a person.  I would like to relive my memories.
Elain Yu, 15, International Christian Quality Music Secondary School
Superpowers  are tempting. If I could have a superpower, I would like  be invisible. 
If I  were invisible, I  would be able to hide from my parents when they scold me. 
If I  were invisible, I  would be able to play tricks on my friends.  
But if I were invisible and my clothes weren't, people would see my clothes moving around. Therefore, I  would want an invisible cloak, too.
Karen Lee Ka-ki, 14, Carmel Secondary School
I would like to have the power to know when things will go wrong. Then I could help others and myself and prevent conflict. 
I would be able to make the right decisions and help my friends who are in trouble. I could even help people who are wasting their time on useless things.  
Melody Cheung Wing-kei, 15, St Paul's Secondary School
I would like to have the power to communicate with animals. I would ask them whether they like humans and how they feel about losing their habitats. Today's society focuses on economic development while neglecting environmental protection. By communicating with animals, I could let people know what the reality is and how important it is to protect nature.   
Dorothy Fung Hok-ching, 12, St Mary's Canossian College
I have always dreamed of having a superpower, especially the power to read people's minds. When I work on projects or assignments, I sometimes find it hard to please my teachers. When I face problems, it's hard for me to come up with a perfect solution. I hope I can read   people's minds to figure out the best thing to do.



If you could have one superpower, what would it be?