Students of class 1A sat around together in the dorms in deep thought as Kendo just announced that they need to participate in the festival. A few ideas came to mind involving food that were written down on paper by Iida while Kendo and Momo took the lead in trying to inspire more ideas.
More and more ideas flowed but Tsuyu couldn't help but voice a concern. "Aizawa mentioned that this is something the other courses take pride in doing. Shouldn't we try and do something for them rather then focus on us?"
"What you mean? Food isn't for us? Everyone likes food?" Spoke Sato.
"She's got a point. Food wise lunch rush has always supplied meals to all the students and no one can deny his flavours aswell as other aspects of his food are unrivalled. Anything we try to make would be a down grade and somewhat a disappointment." Spoke Momo with her hand to her chin in thought.
Satos shoulders visibly slumped as Iida sighed "guess that rules out food ideas. We basically got nothing then."
Uraraka sat back as she zipped up her hoodie. She tried to think of her own suggestions to add to the conversation in hopes of avoiding Aizawas plan of a public lecture but her mind could only focus on her upcoming visit with Eri in a couple hours.
"Why not do a performance thing?" Suggested Todoroki
The others glanced at him in confusion "a performance? Like a play? Or a comedy skit?" Asked Mineta.
Todoroki shook his head and opened up a laptop and heading straight to YouTube pulling up a clip of Live Aid showing the famous band from a time before quirks from England called Queen performing. "Like a music performance."
He stood back as everyone gathered around him watching the lead singer Freddy Mercury work the crowd and perform flawlessly. "Everyone there seems to be having fun and happy. Why can't we do something like that?"
"If you're expecting us to do something as legendary as that then you're insane! That performance right there is considered to be one of the greatest live rock performances of all time!" Spoke Sero in a panicked tone.
Todoroki simply shrugged "I'm not saying it has to be on that level. That's like saying there has to be a hero exactly like All Might to be number one to keep the peace. There's no one ever going to be able to replace All Might but that doesn't mean hero's can't aim to be an inspiration like him."
Uraraka glanced at Todoroki as he spoke those words and couldn't help but feel slightly inspired by them as they meant more to her then anyone else in that room could ever know considering no one knows the burden she carries on her shoulders except All Might himself.
"Well if it's a concert performance we're doing then I know just the person to pull it all together!" Grinned Kaminari. Everyone looked at him and followed his gaze to look at Jirou.
Jirou blinked and nervously took a step back "w-why are you looking at me?"
"Because you got music talent! Everyone knows that. Your bedroom is basically a recording studio with all the instruments you got." Explained Kaminari
Tooru grinned even though you couldn't see it "he's right. You've even taught some of us how to play. It'll be amazing with you leading the pack."
"And those who aren't performing on stage or aren't working behind the scenes can be dancing to your music lead and choreographed by yours truly!" Squeeled Mina in excitement.
Jirou stared blankly at everyone "b-but its just a hobby... I don't know..."
"You can do this!" Spike Kirishima pumping his fist
"Settle down. We can't pressure her into something she's not comfortable with. It'll only back fire on what we're trying to achieve." Spoke Momo as she stepped infront of Jirou in an attempted to shield her from the others.
Jirou stared at the ground thinking for a moment before speaking "I'll do it... on one condition."
Momo and the others turned to face her curiously wondering what could the condition be. Jirou turned her gaze to someone else as she spoke "Uraraka has to sing aswell."
Urarakas eyes widened as all heads turned towards her "WAIT WWWWHAT!!!!!"
"Oh yeah Uraraka would be great to watch on stage." Spoke Kaminari.
"Indeed. Her performance would be an added light to the darkness with in the minds of others." Added Tokoyami.
Uraraka slowly began to back away "Are you kidding me! I can't sing! What makes you think I can? I never sung infront of any of you!"
Kendo rubbed the back of her neck sheepishly "Actually that last part isn't true."
Urarakas face began to turn red in embarrassment as the others explained that they had heard you sing a few nights previously. She pulled her hoodie over her head in an effort to hide her face.
She felt a hand on her shoulder and she shyly looked up to see Jirou glancing down at her "Uraraka... I wouldn't ask you to do it if I wasn't certain you have talent."
Uraraka sighed and looked to see everyone with hopeful looks that she'll agree to do it. She stood up and turned to Jirou "Ill get you back for this I swear."
While everyone's focus was on Uraraka they didn't notice the Live Aid clip finish and another video began to load of A shadowy figure with a goatee as the video's thumbnail.
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Aizawa leaned against the door frame as he watched Uraraka and Mirio greet Eri. This the first time they've seen each other since the raid. Mirio placed a fruit basket infront of the tiny girl "we weren't sure on what you liked so we got you a mix to choose from. But I got a feeling you like peaches since you're such a peach yourself."
Uraraka raised a brow at Mirio as she tried to not laugh at the cringy joke/pick up line. Eri looked up at him blankly "I like apples."
"Oh. We got some of those in there. What do you like more? Red or green?" Asked Uraraka
"Red apples... but I like the colour green." Replied Eri. She then looked between the two heroes in training "Lemillion... Uravity... you all got hurt because of me... especially the other one...Deku."
For a breath moment Urarakas mind flashed back to Izuku standing up to overhaul. "Who are you!?" Yelled Chisaki as he stared down at Izuku. Izuku yelled back "I... AM DEKU!!"
Both Uraraka and Mirios hearts began to break as the little girl before them began to tear up "he... he tried to save me before... but he got hurt really bad because of me... but he kept trying... h-he wouldn't stop trying and he kept getting hurt. And then finally I hurt him... now he probably doesn't even think I was worth the trouble."
Eri felt something take her hand and she looked up to see it was Uraraka gently holding both her hands "Eri... I can promise you that Izu...Deku wants to visit you and make sure you're okay. But things are complicated so he unfortunately can't. I got a feeling he'd go through all that again to make sure you're safe."
"And we would to. So don't feel bad about something we chose to do. Instead try to look forward and smile." Spoke Mirio with his own grin.
Eri blinked at the two before making a few facial expressions. Uraraka watched on in confusion as she watched Eri tug on her lips trying to force them upward before letting out a sigh giving up. Once again her eyes began to tear up "Sorry... how.. do you smile again?"
It was then realisation hit Uraraka like a train. Although Eri is now physically safe and out of harms way from the Yakuza. The dark lingering shadow of Overhaul still gripped and haunted the little girl.
They may have saved Eri's life but they haven't saved her heart.
"If only there was a way to get her happy. To show happiness and hopefully make her smile." Thought Uraraka as a light bulb went off in her head. She turned quickly to face Aizawa accidentally knocking over her chair "Mr Aizawa! Can Eri leave the hospital for one day?"
Aizawa looked at his student then glanced at the doctor behind him. The doctor nodded "A day maybe possible in her current condition."
"What do you have in mind Uraraka?" Asked Aizawa
"Well is it possible she can attend the school festival?" Asked Uraraka. Mirio eyes widened in excitement at the idea "Why didn't I think of that!?"
Eri looked around the room in confusion "huh?"
Mirio turned back to her "The school Uravity and I go to is having a festival. It has all sorts of cool things like shows and rides. Hell even tasty foods. I bet they might even have candy Apples."
"What are candy apples?" Asked the innocent child
"It's like a normal apple but tastes so much sweeter." Explained Mirio.
Urarakas heart melted as Eri's expression changed from confusion to Awe at the possibility of apples tasting sweeter. She knelt down infront of the girl with a warm smile "And you might even get lucky enough to see Deku again."
Eri's expression of Awe remained as her little mind continuously tried to process all these strange yet wonderful things being possible.
Now fully understanding the idea Aizawa pulled out his phone "I see. I'll talk to the principal and see what we can do."
