Most of 1-A still lingered downstairs after dinner. Some people stayed to watch a movie, some decided to do homework near the chaos. Iruka was at one of the tables, book and pencil in hand, sketching some sense onto paper.

"Hey Ito, whatcha working on?"

"Oh Sero. I've been thinking about adding armor or some kind of protection to my hero costume, but everything seems so bulky."

"Have you ever tried scale mail?"

"Scale mail?"

"Ya. Hold up, lemme look it up. My sister used to cosplay, and they'd use this for her more armory cosplays. Here," Hanta held their phone for Iruka to see.

"What's it made of?"

"From what I know, any metal. Before quirks, they were most popular in titanium and aluminium, but that's more for cosplay and non-battle costumes."

"Hmm, I could have Izuku help me design some patterns with this, thanks Sero."

"No problem." Babycino meowed at them from the other side of the table. "Heh, wanna join us, Babycino?" She meowed at them again.

"Well, you all have fun, I'm heading upstairs." Iruka gathered her things.

"Aww, don't you want to watch this movie with us?"

"Maybe another time

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Insomniac

Insomniac

Sent a picture

Insomniac

Erasercat says hi

Whiskers

Hitoshi I swear you better boop that cat

Insomniac

Sent video

Whiskers

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH

Insomniac

So how was dying at the hands of training?

Whiskers

Felt like a trial of Death

WWWWWWWW

Insomniac

WWWWWW

Whiskers

Did you spend all day or sumn?

spend all day inside**

Insomniac

Nah

Me, Mezo and Okomura jogged around campus earlier

Whiskers

Ooo lets do that tomoroow

Insomniac

Wont you be tired from training?

Whiskers

We can just walk around

I haven't walked around campus in yearssssss

Insomniac

Thats a load of bull

Didint you say you grew up on campus?

Whiskers

Well forgive me for getting caught up with school

I haven't gotten to properly enjoy campus since middle school

Insomniac

Fair enough

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With her sketches in hand Iruka walked over to the support course workshop to ask Powerloader about the upgrades she wanted done to her hero costume.

"Ano Powerloader- Ahh-!" An explosion came to life just as Iruka walked in.

"Hatsume I told you before to keep your explosions inside the explosion chamber!"

"Tch those explosions were tiny." Katsuki scoffed.

"Not everyone is explosion-proof, Kacchan." Katsuki rolled their eyes as Iruka walked over to Powerloader.

"Ahh Ito what can I help you with?"

"I was thinking of modifying my costume. Maybe something like this?" Iruka showed her draft and Higari hummed as he led her to his work table.

"What the hell are these calculations Goggles?!" Katsuki looked over Mei's drafts.

"What do you mean, what's wrong? Powerloader Sensei already looked over them, they should be fine."

"Ya, well it's not because somehow you went from this to this because I'm damn sure you missed a step entirely."

"Ok give it here."

Higari and Iruka watch as Mei worked through whatever complication Katsuki had just mentioned.

"This could be the cause of my explosions!" Mei cheered, going back to tinker with her baby.

"Oh wait, what kind of modifications do you need? I want to make babies for you, Bakugo!"

"The fuck?"

"She means her inventions." Higari sighed.

"Yes exactly! My babies! Can I make them for you? Oh, I have so many ideas for you already!"

"Tch fine whatever. I'm doing the fucking maths for it, though!"

Higari sighed again before turning back to Iruka. "Now let me see what I can do about your hero costume, I didn't raise you to create such terrible designs." Iruka chortled as she handed over her sketches.

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"Hey Shinsou!" Denki waved at him.

"Hey Kaminari." He looked at the group of students that were slowly making their way to their dorm.

"What are you doing? Waiting for someone?"

"Ya Iruka, actually."

"She went to the support course workshop after training. Come on in, you can hang out with us while you wait." Denki slung his head over Hitoshi's shoulder, leaving him no choice but to follow everyone in.

Once inside, Denki released his hold on Hitoshi and walked over to the kitchen and offered a drink for everyone. Hitoshi grabbed a cup of juice before he was once again dragged towards the lounge.

"So, what are you and Iruka going to be up to?" Kyoka asked as she sat on the couch next to him.

"Walk around campus. Catch up, I guess."

"Ooo like a date then?" Hitoshi choked on his drink.

"Fucking hell Racoon eyes, you're going to kill him."

"Don't mind them, you ok there?" Hitoshi gave Hanta a nod

"Tadaima-!"

"Iruka your boyfriend is here to see you!" Mina yelled out before getting a pillow smacked into his face.

"Knock it off already." Kyoka grumbled.

"Oh, Toshi, let me just change into something else and we can hang out."

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"Once Ectoplasm thought it would be a good idea to condone me climbing trees. I climbed that one in particular." Iruka pointed towards one of the taller trees in the area.

Each spot they passed, Iruka had a story to tell as each memory unlocked. Hitoshi was more than happy to listen. There was a summer breeze that flew past them. They passed students and teachers alike on their walk. Some students they recognized, such as Okomura and Mezo. Others were third years and second years Iruka only knew by name.

They found themselves by a clearing behind the dorms, sprawled on their backs. Hitoshi found this nice. Being able to be somewhere calm with a friend, with Iruka. The sky above them was slowly turning from soft blues to familiar golds.

"We should probably head back, it's getting dark."

"Oo you should totally join us for dinner tonight. You could finally see how much of Papa's cooking talent I inherited."

"I don't really want to intrude."

"You won't honestly. Besides, you'll have to get used to us sooner or later because you'll see more of us once you've transferred over."

"We still don't know if I will."

"Oh please, Dad wouldn't give the opportunity to people who he didn't think was worth it."

"I guess. Speaking of, apparently Mezo has been training with Ectoplasm, like I have with Aizawa Sensei."

"Really? So he really wants to transfer over than? That's so cool."

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"If Shinsou transfers, I call dibs on being his friend!"

"That's not how that works! Besides, Iruka is already his friend Denki!"

Over dinner Iruka let slip about Hitoshi's potential transfer, which led to an argument.

"Fine, then I'll be his second friend!'

"Actually, my second friend is Mezo."

Denki cried out in frustration. Iruka laughed watching it all go down. Hitoshi had only gotten a chance to hang out with a few members of 1-A outside of classes, and even then it was training.

"Come on guys, we can all be friends can't we?"

"In your dreams, Deku!"

Kyoka and Tsuyu sipped the tea Momo had steeped as they watched the chaos unfold. Tenya was somewhere calling for order, Hanta dangled from the ceiling somehow also sipping tea. All the cats and Koji's bunny, Meru, sat around Koji, Fumikage, Mashirao and Shoto enjoying being pet. Classical music played near the kitchen as Momo and Ochaco did dishes. Yuga, Eijirou and Rikido had opted to clear away any mess that was around.

"Meow"

"Aww Bakugo, don't you want friends?"

"Meow!"

"I don't need friends Eyebags."

Cappuccino jumped onto Denki's shoulder, making the blonde stumble backwards in surprise. He knocked into Katsuki, who in turn fell forward onto Hitoshi and Izuku. A whistle could be heard from where Hanta was hanging.

"Screw asking Aizawa Sensei to dissolve an argument, just ask Cappuccino."

Frappuccino meowed in agreement.

"Frappe you traitor." Hitoshi glared as he got up. Another meow.

"It is way past curfew, so I would suggest it be time Shinsou head back to his own dorm."

"He could always stay in my room for the night." Denki offered.

"No, that would lessen his chances to get into the hero course."

"Iida is right, I should get going. Thanks for dinner."

"I'll walk you back."

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"Denki is going to start roping you into a friendship. That is, if Izuku doesn't do it first."

"Aren't I being friends with you enough?"

"In my class? Not a chance. Don't worry, just be friends with one of those balls of sunshines, and you'll be fine." It didn't take long for them to reach the 1-C dorms.

"You're a ball of sunshine." Hitoshi stated.

"I-" The front door flew open.

"SHINSOU THERE YOU ARE!"

"Hey Okomura," Iruka waved.

"Were you two on a date or something? It's past curfew."

"Was just having dinner, Okomura don't have to jump to conclusions like that." Hitoshi shrugged and walked over to the door. Okomura sighed.

"Goodnight Ito, thanks for bringing him back."

"I am not a child!"

"Goodnight Okomura, goodnight Toshi."

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*Okomura is 1-C class rep

Hello helllo,

Sorry for not posting the last 2 weeks, I was on holiday and hadn't had this chapter edited (You would think after 2 years of having this fic collect dust I would've edited it by now smh)

The link to Iruka's costume design is in the external link button, I'm honestly not sure how it works so feel free to yell at me if it doesn't. Also cant get over that I had that design made 2 years ago, still very happy about it.

Welp I hope you liked this chapter and if you did please leave a vote and/or comment, both always appreciated.

I hope you have a lovely day, night, weekend, whenever, wherever you are,Stay safe, stay hydrated,

Bye Lovies~~