It had only been 3 weeks after their graduation from UA, and the school's most notable hero classes were preparing to enter the workplace as full-fledged heroes. But first, they had to cool down, take time off and take up the UA graduate's tradition of spending some time abroad. Some of the girls from both classes had already been drafting up a few ideas for a little holiday in America, while the boys were considering a trip to either Europe or Australia. Izuku Midoriya didn't care about either option, but he did lean towards America since that was where All Might ran away at a similar age.
'So many places, so many options, so little time,' he thought to himself, gazing at a heavily sketched map of the world. 'I guess I could go to San Diego again but I've already been there once and it's in the same state as Los Angeles so I can't go to California again but on the other hand, it's Comic-Con, it's always switching things up every year and you never know what they…'
Before he knew it, he started muttering again, trailing off his train of thought, speaking as he went along.
'I guess some things never change, huh Deku?' someone said.
He turned around to find his old friend, Ochako Uraraka.
'What were you going on about this time?' she asked him.
'Just wondering where I wanted to go for graduation vacation. All these years, I was too busy focusing on honing and developing my quirk at the time I couldn't find the time to truly settle down.'
'If that's the case, you better hurry up and make up your mind. You know what they say about all work and no play? Diving straight into your career isn't a good look, especially since you'll be married to the job.'
'The problem is, I feel like I'm in a tug of war with everyone. Iida's interested in going to Britain, Kirishima and Kaminari want to go to Thailand, Korea or France, Hagakure and Ashido are thinking of Los Angeles. The way they're throwing all these options at me is a bit too much, I don't know if I'll actually end up going with anyone.'
'I have a better idea. Why don't you and I go wherever we feel like going?'
'Just the two of us? I thought UA graduates had to go on vacation as a class.'
'Did anyone strictly say we have to go as a class? No one cares who goes with who, what matters is the journey and location.'
'Thanks, Ochako. I'm already feeling better, but you haven't told me where you're thinking of going.'
Uraraka hesitated. She was so caught up in the idea of going abroad for a long time, she had forgotten to make a final decision on the whole thing.
'To be honest, Deku,' she said. 'I don't know yet.'
'That's one thing we have in common, I guess,' he said, in mock relief. 'Try not to rush things, everyone's going in their own time.'
'That's cool. I'll come back when I have an idea.'
Finishing her sentence, Uraraka slowly backed away and walked out of the room. Sure enough, she decided on Honolulu as the location for their graduation vacation.
Sometime in early May, which was the best time to jet off to such place according to Momo Yaoyorozu, Midoriya and Uraraka jetted off to Hawaii. The next few days went by so fast; it became pretty hard for both of them to remember what they had done the previous day. What they could remember were the times they went around the city, took advantage of their hotel's amenities, and that time Midoriya had a little encounter with a crustacean friend. They had three weeks to kill, so they figured they might as well spend the rest of their time exploring the state.
On what would be their last night in Honolulu for a while, Uraraka was too busy lying awake in bed. Midoriya wasn't sleeping next to her, but rather he was standing outside the balcony. The hotel balcony had recently become his go-to zone whenever he either found himself in a contemplative mood or just wanted to relax and empty his mind. She never bothered asking him what was up, shrugging it off as just 'Deku being Deku'. This time, she felt they needed to talk, otherwise the consequences of bottling any emotions would be nasty. Kind of like the time she confessed her feelings to him.
'Deku,' she softly whispered, walking up to his side. 'Deku, are you alright?'
'Yeah,' he murmured. 'I take it you've never noticed how beautiful the sight from our room is, when the night falls. I just feel like, Honolulu only comes to life after sunset. Almost like Tokyo, or Yokohama for that matter.'
'Deku, something's wrong with you. I can tell when you're fronting, just come clean with me.'
'I really am OK, Ochako. If I wasn't, you'd be one of the first to know. I've just been thinking a lot lately. When we leave the city tomorrow morning, the sight I get from our next hotel just won't compare to this one. Granted we'll be back the night before we go home, but what are the chances we come back here? We've only booked this one for the week, I don't think we're allowed to book this place again.'
'You think too much, Deku. I hear this hotel has certain policies. You just have to assert yourself; after all, that's what a hero would do.'
'I love how you say things I'd usually say.'
'I guess part of you has been rubbing off on me since we started school together. Even if you fail, just be glad you can look out this balcony while you still can.'
'Thanks, babe. Just… thanks.'
As soon as Midoriya thanked her, Uraraka placed her head on his shoulder, eyes partly closed, hands stroking his arm.
'Sorry if I sound naïve, but is this what honeymooning feels like? A young, loving couple with plenty of time and money on their hands, exploring the world, getting intimate with each other, having tender moments to themselves? Cos it feels like we're on a honeymoon right now.'
'I don't know, Ochako. I guess it does. Yeah, it does. I forgot if my parents ever went on a honeymoon, but it must've felt like this.'
'Just remember, Deku. Whatever happens, at least we still have each other.'
'I love you, babe.'
'I love you too.'
The rest of the holiday was devoted to trips and voyages throughout Oahu and Molokai and stops at Kauai and Maui. They even dropped by the Big Island itself. The views they were treated to were just as scenic, grand and beautiful as Midoriya's favourite balcony view back in Honolulu. It truly felt like the young couple were exploring the world, and they didn't even need to jet around the entire globe like they were backpackers from England or something. Alas, all good things must come to an end, and it was time to head back to Japan. At least Midoriya and Uraraka were flying back feeling heavily refreshed. And they also brought a distinct fashion sense along with them. When their flight touched down on Narita Airport, the first thing most passers-by saw of the young ones were their matching aloha shirts, white shorts and sandals. They had already been Hawaiian tourists for 3 weeks, they just had to come back home looking the part. Especially since it wouldn't be too long before their respective debuts on the scene.
