U.A. was nothing like Himeko expected it to be.

First off, she had managed to make it in the 'advanced' class (honestly, she thought it was so stupid to separate those who 'could' be heroes from the 'actual' heroes, or whatever it was). Sitting next to this girl named Yua—who Himeko was beginning to think was insane from the amount of sugar she consumed—Himeko barely paid attention in class.

She lazed by, something that not only pissed off her parents, but Toshi.

"You're so much smarter than this, Himeko," Toshi would say after they got back their test scores. Of course he had a big, fat 'A' on his, while Himeko got a solid eighty, "I know you are."

Himeko struggled to not roll her eyes at his words, "Why do tests even matter? Grading someone on their decisions of what's right and what's wrong is stupid. If you need to think about it, you shouldn't be a hero."

"It doesn't work like that," Toshi frowned, "Choices are given to us, the answers aren't. Just because you pick one thing doesn't mean someone else would. Everybody has a different answer."

Inspiring, she snickered to herself. Instead, however, she crossed her arms and raised a brow, meeting his frown with one of her own.

"Toshi, it asked us if we'd place a kid in jail if we saw the TeePee a house." She deadpanned, "I chose 'no', and said they should just get a firm lecture."

Scratching the back of his neck, confusion evident on his features as he didn't understand why she got the question wrong, he asked:

"What'd he say?"

"He said that having a firm lecture will do, and I quote, 'nothing'".

Himeko was struggling. Though it was something she'd never admit to anyone who asked, it was something that current plagued her. She didn't want to be here. She didn't want to be a stupid hero, she didn't want to be reborn in fucking My Hero Academia in the decade that wasn't even the storyline. Maybe if she'd been reborn in the Harry Potter universe—hell, she'd even take the Hunger Games because…because at least then she'd have an idea about what was going.

God, now she was whining like an annoying-ass character.

Anyway, the second reason was quite embarrassing—so embarrassing, in fact, that Himeko swore she'd never utter this to anyone.

She liked wearing her hero costume.

With a forest green bodysuit that had vines angled inward, stretching from the cuffs of her outfit to where her chest was, her suit looked badass. Weirdly, she noted, Toshi had some trouble looking at her when she wore it. She didn't understand why, though. It was just an outfit—it wasn't like she was nude of anything.

Himeko snorted at the thought, and ignored the puzzled glance Yua sent her.

When the last bell rang and Himeko packed up her stuff to head back to the dorms, she waited outside the room. Toshi was in there, trying to explain something she didn't care about (she really did but wasn't ever going to tell him that) to their teacher. Her ears seemed to perk up when Toshi's voice verged on pleading, the answer to his question muffled by the softness of their teacher's voice.

She hated that when he finally joined her in the hall, a smile still graced his face. Even when sorrow swam in those beautiful baby blues, he smiled like seeing her was the best part of his day.

She hated whatever was making him sad.


hello lovelies and happy halloween!

Himeko's a bit sad in this chapter, but she's just going through the motions.

the reviews after my last chapter...guys, you don't understand how full and happy my heart was. so, literally from the bottom of my heart, thank you all so so SO much! 3 3 3

Guest: i am here and i have decided to continue! Your comment and my heart makes a match made in heaven. yes! honestly toshi's sad story was what inspired me to even write this. i felt like he needed someone to make his storyline just a little bit happier. i am SO glad you like Himeko's character. i've never written a story like this or even a character like this so that makes me so happy to hear. and, yes! little toshi's and himeko trying to keep an eye on them all. I can't wait for that to happen! thank you for your review, and i hope you're staying safe and healthy!

chibianimefan26: i have updated! no need to fear! i am so, so glad you liked this and i am so glad you ship them! my heart burst with joy when i read this comment. literally the point of this story is to be cute and short and I'm SO GLAD IT'S WORKING! (to answer your review on chapter four): YOU ARE VERY WELCOME SIR MAAM! I am so glad you like this and that the drabble series is working for you! it's my first time writing something with this format so to hear that people like it makes me SUPER happy. toshi proposing tho...we'll be seeing where that leads to. CUTEness and ANGST are key in this story and i'm glad that the cuteness is slapping you in the face! i hope you're staying safe and healthy!

starrat: t;aklfhds ;fjh thank you for your review! I'm so glad you liked it and was so happy to see that you reviewed again! i hope you're staying safe and healthy!

hinatayvonne: honestly me too! so much in fact that i was nicknamed angst by a friend cause that's all i would read. this story will be very angsty tbh because Himeko is...a tough character (lol). the whole villain concept... well, lets just say i've been thinking about a little spice for this story (but thanks for putting it there in the first place, hehe!) i hope you're staying safe and healthy!

hellocherryblossoms: it's good to be back! my heart melted at your comment and i'm so glad my update made your day! even though they're not long chapters, i'm glad you like it so much! yes! himeko toshi moments are more to come and, sis, me too, hah! i hope you're staying safe and healthy!

Guest: yeah himeko's having a tough time rn... she's not dealing with personal issues but it'll get better, I promise! thank you and i hope you're staying safe and healthy!

ADDBaby: Adhadkjgh than you! i hope this update blesses your day too, haha! yeah no lie himeko needs a mental health day asap and, for her quirk...all shall be revealed ;) YES, you nailed Himeko's character perfectly! ten points to whatever your house is! i hope you're staying safe and healthy!

xXFrostKittenXx: your comment made me smile thank you so much! and i will continue! don't fear

Yuki Suou: Thank you! yeah, none of these have been edited (i'm hoping to go over them in the future) but thank you for the criticism. i'm going to keep that in mind for the future just so i'm more aware as I write. i hope you enjoy the chapter and i hope you're staying safe and healthy!

alienhands: tHANK YOU! i am so glad Toshi's character is coming across well and that their dynamic is working. Himeko's a new type of character for me and she is a little storm cloud to toshi's sunflower, but i'm glad it's WORKING LIKE REALLY I"M SUPER HAPPY TO HEAR THAT! i hope you're staying safe and healthy!

akagami hime chan: your comments are so sweet! if you honestly cried i'm going to be so flattered because tears! bc of my writing! dream come true (lmao no but for real i'm hoping some of you will actually cry in future chapters. whether out of joy or sorrow, time will tell). I'm so glad you like this story and that it's like a nap (is a lucid dream the right way to say it?' i hope you're staying safe and healthy!

SleepingLlamas: boi your username is the best and thank yoU! here is the chapter y'all so deserve and i hope you like it! Thank you for your comment and i hope you're staying safe and healthy!

Chi Yagami: Okay, for real this made me do a double take. I am so glad that my SI is working. I've never wrote a story like this before and ngl i was worried himeko was going to sound too bitchy, but it brings me SO much relief to hear that she's not. THank you, thank you, thank you! I hope this chapter brings you some happiness and i hope you're staying safe and healthy!

do you guys see all these comments. like, responding to these, I didn't realize how many there were and istg there were tears bringing my eyes from the love and happiness I felt! i hope you have a nice halloween and see ya soon!

(ps. if i missed your comment, please let me know asap and I'll PM you! if you take the time to write a review, you deserve a response!)

ana