They got onto the train, Kahoko sat beside Shoto whilst Hitoshi held onto a safety poll nearby.

"Todoroki…" Kahoko nudged him.

"Hmm?" He looked to her.

Her eyes were downcast. "Um… will your dad be at home?"

He frowned. "I believe so, why?"

"These dreams aren't going away… I think… I hope confronting him will do something about it. Maybe that's the message Tama-chan is trying to send." She played with her scarf. "Could I… come home with you to see him?"

"Today?" He checked his watch, it was only after five o'clock, he was sure that Endeavour would be home. "Yeah, if you are really sure."

She nodded.

He sighed and pulled out his phone. "I'll text him, let him get prepared."

She smiled softly. "One thing…"

He met her gaze.

"Please don't leave me with him."

He hesitated before reaching out and taking her hand in his. "I'll stay with you." He assured.

She squeezed his hand in return. So warm…

Hitoshi watched them. "If anything happens to her, Natsu will let me know about it. Then there will be trouble."

Shoto looked up at him and gave him a nod.

Hitoshi hugged Kahoko before heading down the road towards their houses.

Kahoko looked to Shoto and took a deep breath. "Let's get this over with."

He nodded before leading the way.

When they got to his house, Kahoko stared up at it in awe. "Wow…" She breathed.

Shoto scratched the back of his neck awkwardly. "Yeah, are you ready?"

She nodded, following him to the side entrance.

"This'll be more discreet than using the main entrance." He mumbled, taking off his shoes.

She copied him and stepped inside of the back kitchen.

Shoto stopped still. "I take that back…" He groaned.

"Shoto! You're back late, did you have a good day?" His sister, Fuyumi, asked, turning around from the oven. "Oh, you brought a friend?" She gave Kahoko the once over. "Hi, there." She smiled.

Kahoko bowed her head. "Hello."

"Where's dad?" Shoto asked.

"He's in his office." Fuyumi replied. She returned her gaze to Kahoko. "So, are you this girlfriend he keeps going off to see and ends up hiding up in his room to talk to?" She smirked. "We don't see him much when he comes home lately."

Kahoko flushed. "What?"

Shoto suppressed the urge to roll his eyes. "She's my friend, she lives nearby so I go and see her when I come home. Better than being stuck in here."

Kahoko fidgeted with her scarf.

Shoto noticed her discomfort. "Let's go."

She nodded and followed him.

"Sorry about Fuyumi, she can be forward." Shoto said.

She shook her head. "It's fine."

"How are you feeling?" Stupid question!

She hummed. "I feel like I'm going to throw up…" She gave a small laugh. "But I need to do this."

He reached out and petted her head fondly.

"Oooh! It's Kahoko-chan!" Natsuo exclaimed, walking down the corridor leading to Endeavour's office.

Kahoko's eyes widened. "Kahoko-chan?"

"Sano. Meet my older brother, Natsuo." Shoto grumbled.

"You're even prettier in person!" Natsuo grinned.

Kahoko averted her eyes. "Nice to meet you." She mumbled.

Shoto looked to his brother. "What mood is he in?"

Natsuo shrugged. "He was in a grump, then you text him that you were bringing Kahoko-chan to visit him, he brightened up."

Shoto scowled at the way Natsuo said her name. I haven't even had permission to call her by her first name, never mind a cute nickname, and you've only just met her…

Kahoko chose not to correct his brother. He's so friendly! Whereas Todoroki can be cold at times. She smiled a little behind her scarf, shooting a glance to the dual-haired boy. But he also has one of the kindest hearts I know.

They got to Endeavour's office.

Shoto knocked on the door then looked to the green-eyed girl.

She was visibly shaking.

"Look, you can go back… I'll just say you weren't ready." He whispered. "You look paler than before…"

She shook her head. "No. I'm fine."

He exhaled. "So stubborn."

"Come in!" Endeavour's voice boomed.

Shoto opened the door and let Kahoko lead the way in.

"Shoto! Is this who I think it is?" Endeavour stood up and looked at the girl whose face was half covered by a long purple scarf. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Miss Sano."

She bowed. "Likewise."

Shoto closed the door behind him and went to take a seat.

She sat beside him.

Endeavour sat opposite them. "Would you like a drink or something?" He asked. "Iced tea or something hot?"

She cleared her throat. "Iced tea sounds good."

He barked a laugh. "You're like his mother." He called a maid over and asked her to bring refreshments.

Like his mom? Something unpleasant stirred within her stomach.

"I was happy that Shoto told me that you were willing to meet me today. I've been wanting to meet you for a while, but never really… had the nerve to do so. I was meaning to speak with your parents too, but they won't let me get a word in edgeways."

"I believe that everyone deserves the right to have their say." She replied.

He smiled slightly. "Thank you."

The maid placed the tray in front of them on the coffee table and gave a bow before going away.

Shoto reached out and took the two iced teas from the tray, giving one to Kahoko.

"I don't mean to sound rude, but why the scarf? Got a cold or something?" Endeavour asked.

She shook her head. "I guess it's a security thing, since my quirk involves my mouth. Plus, this scarf belonged to my brother." She added, pulling the said scarf down to take a drink.

"About that…" He cleared his throat. "I am so sorry if I caused your brother's death in any way." He did something very Un-Endeavour of him. He bowed his head low. "I hope you find it within yourself to forgive me, even if your parents won't."

She took a deep breath. "It's true… I thought everything was your fault in the beginning, and seeing you brings me nothing but feelings of pure anger and disgust… but I have come to realise, it's not entirely your fault. It was an accident."

He raised his head, he could see fire in her eyes. "Miss Sano…"

She sniffed. "My parents weren't there the night it happened… I don't think they truly listen to what I have to say on this matter, so don't expect forgiveness too soon from them." She wiped tears from her eyes. "My brother died a hero. He used his quirk to boost you, so you were able to defeat that Nomu. We were just in the wrong place at the wrong time. I've already explained this to your son." She added.

Endeavour felt something odd within him, beneath his pride, there was a spark… was it guilt…? Pity? These weren't familiar feelings of the all mighty newly appointed number one hero.

Yes, he'd felt it was his duty to apologise to this girl since Shoto was becoming close to her. But this was the first time he truly felt shame for letting his pride get in the way of saving the boy who gave him the strength to finish the job.

He hadn't realised that the twins had been trapped underneath debris of an evacuated building that the Nomu smashed into earlier in the fight. He hadn't realised that one of them was seriously trapped.

He only found out after the Nomu was defeated and he heard a deafening scream coming from the ruin.

Kahoko stared down at her teacup.

"I truly regret my negligence that day… if I can do anything to make up for what happened… let me know." He said.

"Can you bring my brother back?"

He looked to the ground.

Shoto's eyes widened. This is the first time I've seen my father look like he's getting scolded like a child, he's not snapping back at her, he's going to take the brunt of any insults and anger she is going to throw at him.

"I regret not." Endeavour sighed.

"Then can you tell me why he keeps visiting my dreams… every night for these past few weeks?"

Shoto stared at her. She's asking my father for help? He looked to Endeavour who was looking at Kahoko inquisitively.

"What do you mean, Miss Sano?"

"Since I've started living in the dorms, I keep having these dreams, where my brother is trying to tell me something before he died, but I can never understand what he's trying to say…" Her voice cracked. Damn… I didn't want to show this man weakness…

Endeavour stroked his flaming beard in thought. "I don't know what he's trying to say, but they do say that, even after death, twins have a spiritual link. He might be trying to tell you through your dreams something he regrets not telling you when he was alive or its his way of warning you or telling you something important." He added.

Shoto looked down at his hands. The book I took from the library didn't say anything about that… unless I missed something. He made a mental note to reread the book again when he got back to the dorms.

"So, you're saying that Tama-chan is still here?" She snorted softly.

"Well not physically, but his spiritual energy is linked with yours, so in a way, two souls became one, within you. So, your brother may be wanting to stay to be a guide of sorts."

Kahoko felt her heart race, there wasn't any trace of lying or teasing within the fire Hero's words. She gripped her scarf. "Tama-chan…" She took a deep breath. "How do you suggest I find out what he's trying to tell me?"

"This is a shot in the dark…"

Kahoko looked to Shoto as he spoke for the first time in a while.

"Maybe it's because you've been consciously or subconsciously shutting him out. You train until you're exhausted just so you don't have those dreams. Maybe you need to let him in… let him do what he came to you to do."

She sighed. "You really are smart." She gave a smile.

He mirrored it, glad to see a real smile for the first time since they entered Endeavour's office.

This didn't slip by Endeavour's watchful gaze. If she has the guts to stand up to me… she's definitely someone who can handle Shoto… His lips quirked up a little at the corners. "Miss Sano."

Kahoko met his gaze.

"I'm relieved that you haven't held what happened that day against my son."

"Why would I take it out on your son when he's done nothing but be kind towards me?" She frowned.

His eyes widened. "Well, I'm glad that he's befriended someone like you. You're welcome to come over anytime."

Shoto blushed.

"I look forward to getting to know you more, I'll be at the training camp so we'll probably meet there also. I'm glad we got this out of the way before then."

She smiled a little. "Me too."

"Also, if you do require any assistance in regard to this connection with your brother, you're welcome to come and ask me or use our library."

She nodded. "I appreciate it, sir." She heaved a heavy sigh, pinching the bridge of her nose.

"Sano?"

She met Shoto's gaze. "Hmm?"

"You really don't look too good."

"Oh, thanks." She snorted.

"No, really, is it a headache?" He asked.

She nodded. "A little bit."

He raised his right hand and placed it on her forehead. "Maybe you've been around my dad's fire too long, you're burning up." He allowed a tiny amount of his quirk to leave his hand, just enough to cool her forehead.

She sighed a little. So nice…

"You haven't been sleeping either. I should really take you home." He added, looking to his dad.

Endeavour surprisingly had concern written across his face. "Yes, by all means."

"I'll be fine once I get some air." She stood up. "Sorry about this sir."

Endeavour waved it off. "Thank you for coming. Like I said before, you're always welcome. Take care going home, and Shoto…"

Shoto raised a brow.

"Thank you, son." He bowed his head.

Shoto looked bemused but gave a curt nod. "In all respect, this was for Sano…"

"Of course." His dad returned to his usual obnoxious self. "Anything for your beloved princess."

Shoto choked on his own spit. "Shut up!" He hissed, following Kahoko out of the door.