There was no other day to just relax at Dagobah Beach like today. It was a nice, warm summer's day so there would be droves of people heading for the beach. For bonus points, it was also the weekend. This meant that a few schoolkids would be out on the sand. Of course, a few of the 1A peeps thought today was the perfect beach day.

'Well, would you look at that?' exclaimed Ochako Uraraka. 'Sun's out, the air's humid and the sand is still hot.'

'I couldn't have chosen a better day to try this tanning thing out,' said Denki Kaminari. 'Pony told me that the longer you sit right under the sun, the darker your skin gets.'

'That's tanning?!' Izuku Midoriya asked, wide-eyed and surprised.

'Ooh, interesting!' Mina Ashido squee'd.

'So, do we just go off and do our own thing?' asked Hanta Sero.

'Err, why not?' replied Kaminari.

The group of friends went off in various directions. Uraraka went off by herself, Kaminari and Sero went off together. This just left Midoriya and Mina all by themselves, almost out of convenience.

'So, do you want to go down to the tropical bar?' asked Mina, after a brief but awkward moment of silence.

'I didn't think I'd need some money for the beach, so I left my purse behind,' replied Midoriya.

'Nah, we can just go there, and... chill.'

'Does everyone go down to the bar to relax? I don't want us to feel like we have to buy something because everyone's doing it.'

'I've been there last weekend, and no one was holding a glass. Well, a half-full glass.'

'Let's just see anyway.'

When the two of them arrived at the bar, they found that not only was it full, but drinks were being served left and right. Literally, thanks to the bartender's octopus arms quirk. Midoriya managed to catch a peek and yet he couldn't find a seat for at least one of them.

'Oh right,' said Mina, out of chagrin. 'I went to the beach on a Sunday, that's why. What do you think we should do, then?

'Why don't we go play by the sea?' Midoriya suggested. 'Paddle around for a moment, play with the seawater, like we're kids again.'

'I guess that sounds like a good idea. I'm always up for some games by the sea.'

Not far from the bar, they ran off to the shore. The somewhat cool water was a great relief from the scorching hot sand. When they hit the water, they spent a good moment having a little water fight. Throwing water at each other, kicking water at each other. They truly felt like they were kids again, just playing with the seawater. Mina had so much fun, she initially didn't realize that she ended up pushing Midoriya into the water.

'Sorry about that,' she chuckled. 'I got a bit, carried away.'

'A bit?' he asked. 'Maybe I should carry you away!'

He retaliated in jest and pushed her into the water.

'You returned fire. This means war!'

Midoriya and Mina engaged in some light play-fighting. I say light, because they had to restrain themselves since they were in a public place, never mind treading water. This little round had ended as fast as it started, when both kids ended up in an embrace.

'Why did you stop?' asked Mina, playfully disappointed. 'I could've beaten you again.'

'I was reserving my strength for later,' he replied, grinning. 'Also, they might be watching us.'

'Let them watch, the jig is already up at this point.'

'But you know how Uraraka is when...'

'I talked to her a while ago. She's breaking out of that phase now; she just has to...'

'What are you talking about?' a voice spoke up.

The fluffy-haired couple turned their heads around to find Uraraka standing opposite them, with two full glasses clutched in each hand. Back then, she would be glaring and seething with envy when Midoriya got flustered around another girl, especially if that girl was Mei Hatsume. Since Uraraka and Mina had a strong, personal friendship, the former had simmered down.

'Err, we were just talking about how squirrels are really observant,' said Mina, with a slightly panicked tone.

'I got you two some banana smoothies,' said Uraraka, ignoring Mina's excuse. 'Sero helped me out with the money. Did you know that these things only cost 2,500 yen?'

'2,500?' Midoriya asked, out of bewilderment.

'Last time I went there, just one smoothie cost well over 1000 yen.'

'They reduced the prices. From what I've heard, the bar was expecting an influx of customers, so they just went with their expectations. I guess.'

'Oh, thanks Ochako!'

'We should return to dry land. Anything we drop might ruin the sea.'

'By the way, where are the boys?' asked Mina, after they returned to dry land.

'Oh, erm, last time I saw, Sero was sitting on a shade and Kaminari was just lying there, on the sand.'

'I was what?' Kaminari said, when he approached the trio. His tan didn't go too well. 'Anyway, what do you think?'

'You're looking a bit too red for my liking, but that shade is good on you,' stated Uraraka, sounding half-sincere and half-sarcastic.

'Oh yeah, I forgot. Pony told me about sunburn, and I think I'm feeling sunburnt.'

'You think?'

'Scratch that, Sero.'

'So, what do we do now? I'm already feeling bored.'

'Anyone up for some paddling in the water?'

'Why yes, Deku. I don't mind a little paddle.'

'Just try not to push anyone.'

'Very funny, Mina!'