"Wh-Who is this?" Ochaco asked, turning from her parents to Todoroki and then back to them, "Ah… This is my classmate, Shoto Todoroki."

"Nice to meet you." He said, bowing his head.

"Yes dear, your teammate. I was more wondering who he is to be here." Her mom said. Ochaco blinked and then turned red.

"N-No Mom! This isn't what you think! He is just a friend!" She shouted.

"Really? Why does he look so shocked by that then?" Her dad said with a knowing look. Ochaco's head whipped around so fast she could have probably broken it then and there, and she stared at Todoroki's look of disbelief.

'Why are you shocked right now?!' She turned toward her parents, coughing in her fist, "He is very…" 'Dumb. A moron. Hot- Minaaaaaaa!' "Sheltered."

"Sheltered."

"Y-Yeah, sheltered."

"I never had a friend before." Todoroki stated matter-of-factly.

'Aaaaaw- Don't blush!' She thought uselessly, while she very much blushed. "A-Anyway, Todoroki and I are going out- I mean we are going together- I mean we are- are- We are going to eat… at a restaurant… to celebrate… the second place…" Her voice got lower and lower while she said each sentence, her father's eyes looking like he would have shot lasers out of them if he could.

Uh, he couldn't right? Her dad's Quirk was something about weight, but he had never gone into details.

"Oh Ochaco, I'm sorry, we got distracted!" Her mom said, hugging her with enough strength to rival someone's superstrength, "You got second place at the UA Tournament! That was amazing."

"Mom…" She hugged her back, her mother smiling. Her father joined the family hug too, and then turned toward Todoroki, who was awkwardly standing next to the door.

"Ahem, anyway, while I'm proud of my daughter, and grateful to you for helping her, but don't think this is permission for anything untoward." He said, pointing at the teen.

"Daaaaad…" Ochaco shouted from her mother's tight hug.

"I don't plan to do anything untoward, sir." Todoroki said, "I only have honest intentions toward her." Ochaco squeaked like a chew toy. Hard to say if it was because of the sentence or because of her mother's hug.

Her dad seemed taken by surprise too, but recuperated quickly. "Uhm… Let's shake hands son."

Todoroki raised an eyebrow, but did as instructed, despite Uraraka shaking her head. 'No, no, no, it's gonna be the hand-crushing shake! Todoroki, I'm so sor-"

Todoroki returned the handshake, and she noticed the strain both were putting in it… and her dad actually letting go first. "You have a strong grip, son."

"My father always said that a strong grip was important. That's why he crushed my hand eighteen times until I got good at it."

"He what?" Ochaco's dad asked.

"He what?!" Ochaco shouted.

"Eh, it wasn't that bad." Todoroki casually replied, "He did far worse."

The Uraraka parents stared at him for a long moment, then the father coughed in his fist. "Ahem, anyway. I'm sorry to hear your family life wasn't the best, but I hope you know we don't hate you or anything. If you are serious in your intentions toward Ochaco, I'm willing to let you two be."

"Dad!"

"I assure you sir, I'm completely serious. I will make sure Ochaco is always happy while spending time with me." He said with another bow, ignoring Ochaco's strangled squeal and her mother's 'oh my'.

Her father instead took a long moment to study him. By now, the gravity girl wanted to do something, anything to break the current mood.

The doorbell rang.

'Oh thank god.'

Her father opened the door, and the moment he did an elegantly dressed man with black hair and white mustache, accompanied by more facial hair on the chin. "Mister Todoroki, I brought the clothes for tonight!" He declared, showing the ice blue suit and dark grey and black tie, to be worn along with a light blue, long-sleeved shirt and black shoes. He looked around, and then noticed Ochaco's parents. "Ah, pardon my intrusion. I am Endeavor's chauffeur and part-time personal assistant, Untenmaru Kurumada! He asked me the favor to deliver the suit, and I thought 'Paaah, why not?!', so here we are." He glanced at Uraraka, "I hope you have a proper dress, miss, I hear the restaurant Mister Todoroki invited you to is quite the exclusive abode. Do you require my services, Mister Todoroki?"

"I don't want to impose."

"Paaah! Nonsense! I am Endeavor's chauffeur, I can carry his son around from time to time! I shall wait for you in the parking lot!" And with another elegant bow to the family, he walked outside.

"Chaffeur?"

"Endeavor… Wait, Enji Todoroki, the Number Two, is your father?!" Ochaco's mom asked.

"That is unfortunately correct." Todoroki nodded stiffly.

"Oh my Ochaco. Not only attractive and polite, but also loaded enough he can provide in times of need. I approve for sure." She whispered in her hear, making Ochaco turn a violent shade of red again. God, was she going to just die of a compromised blood flow? Could you die of compound embarrassment?

Her dad was still staring at the suit – which, to be fair, looked like it was worth more than Ochaco's monthly rent – but then shook his head, "Very well, Todoroki, I accept your relationship with my daughter is genuine."

'Yep, death by compound embarrassment, here I come.'

"But know that if you hurt Ochaco, I will know and make you pay. My daughter is a kind, gentle, delicate soul-"

"Ochaco is delicate? I've seen her beat up a guy with a folding chair." He turned to Ochaco, "You should have told me, I would have given you more support."

Ochaco had never known her face could turn this hot without a fever.

"-And I expect you to treat her appropriately. Is that clear?" Her father finished, unfazed.

"Of course sir." Todoroki nodded, completely unaware of what he was saying.

"Very well." Her mom intervened, "We should go, the kids look like they need to change for their date. Ochaco, I trust you have a dress fitting?"

"Y-Yes. My friends helped me buy one."

"Excellent. We shall live you then." And she dragged her husband away, closing the door behind with a wink toward the two teens. Ochaco trembled.

"Todoroki?" She finally asked, barely holding back the rage.

"Yes Ochaco?"

"Do you know what you just did?"

"Of course." He nodded, and she gasped, "I told them I will be a good friend for you, ensuring you are happy and content." He raised an eyebrow as she slapped both hands on her face, "Did I say something wrong?"

"Yes. No. Maybe?" She took a deep breath. 'Don't murder the son of the Number Two Hero Ochaco. Maybe murder his dad for raising such a socially inept powerhouse of a son?' She sighed, 'No, that would get in the way of my job aspiration. Also that was…' She shook her head, 'It meant nothing. He didn't understand what he was actually implying. Calm down Ochaco. Calm down.'

She was so busy focusing on herself, that she didn't notice the way Todoroki was looking at her.

She didn't know his heart was beating a bit faster as he watched her embarrassed face, even if he didn't know why.

All she knew was that she hoped her parents weren't taking this too seriously.

-x-

Ochaco's mom was bawling. "They grow up so faaaaaast!" She shouted in the old family car, using a handkerchief to soak in the tears.

"I know dear, I know." Her husband replied, "I promise I will keep an eye on them. I got a new job here in Musutafu, some Hero Agency that needs repairs after two trainees went overboard with their Quirk. Since they want to use the chance for a complete renovation, maybe we can move here for a bit, to keep an eye on our child."

The mother sniffed, "Of course. She will need some help, since it's her first… her first…" She started bawling again, "Her first boyfrieeeeend! I'm so happy for heeeeer!"

Her husband hummed. 'He is a strong and polite child. I'm sure he can provide for her, but that doesn't mean he has my approval yet. One wrong move, and I will destroy him.'

"Dear, are you thinking of destroying our daughter's rich boyfriend if he does something to make her sad?"

"… Yes?"

"Good. He better know we are not afraid of his father being rich."

And the car kept moving in the night.

-x-

Hagakure skipped from one foot to the other, nervous. She had pulled off her idea. Telling Masutaro she would invite Mineta, Kaminari and Tokoyami, and then telling the three she had her own plans for after the Festival. When Masutaro realized she had invited him alone… Well he couldn't say no, right?

'Was this a bit manipulative? Maybe… But it's for a good cause.' She told herself.

She knew she was attracted by Masutaro. That much was obvious for a lot of people, if Mineta and Kaminari calling them 'mom' and 'dad' was any indication. Now, she wasn't shallow enough to call it love. She had a crush, that could turn into full blown love. She had known the boy for three weeks, and he was a lot of things. Funny, talkative, attractive thanks to his hero training, brave enough to put up a fight against a bunch of Villains to protect his friends… Those were all good reasons. He was also kind with her and other people, which was a nice bonus.

Ok, so maybe she might have had a point in calling it love, but she refused to accept three weeks were enough to fall entirely, especially three weeks largely spent at school.

Hence her need to take Masutaro on a date. She had to know the boy one on one… Not that way one on one! No, but she needed to know him better. Walking once or twice to the station together wasn't enough. She would…

"Hagakure?" A voice called, and she turned around.

She hadn't expected him to dress elegantly, of course, this was a friendly night out. Still, she was relieved he had decided to put on a black button-up shirt, grey long pants and good shoes, rather than a t-shirt and shorts, since she had done the same, wearing a skirt and a red shirt, plus a beret. N-Not because she wanted to make sure he knew where her head ended so he could… measure better, of course, she just figured it fit well with the outfit.

"You look… good." He managed to say, and her heart skipped a bit.

"Ah! Th-Thank you. Thank you! Yeah, I… You look very good too." She said. 'Calm down Hagakure. Poker face girl! Not that it matters since he can't see you, but calm and collected!'

He blushed, looking away. "Uhm… my father said I shouldn't put on something half-assed for a d- a night out with a girl."

"Ah, right. Uhm, so… Did you have any idea for tonight?" She asked.

"I looked up a Teppanyaki restaurant. I figure it's the best idea." Masutaro replied, and she nodded. They had decided to meet up in Tokyo over Musutafu, since he lived in Kamino Ward in Yokohama, she lived in the capital, and both had to get home to change. God bless the bullet train. "You ok with meat?"

"Sounds good to me!" She reply, her voice straining just a bit to keep up the bubbly tone as he nodded and they started to walk.

'Alright Tooru. First step.' "You know, Masutaro, isn't it weird most of our classmates call you by your name?"

"I think it's because a lot of my friends called me by name and are in the same class. Himiko, Izukun, Jiro, Tsunotori..." He admitted, "It was a bit weird at first, but I got used to it. And either way for most people is more like they slip into it, but they normally use Sako." He chuckled "I guess it just doesn't really sound that fitting."

Tooru hummed. "So, it's ok if I keep calling you that, right?"

"Of course!" He nodded, "I-I mean, if you don't feel it's weird…"

"No, no." 'Come on…'

They walked for a bit, and then he coughed, "S-Say, Hagakure, if I… if I called you… Tooru…" He shook his head, "No, no, sorry, just because you call me-"

"No problem for me!" She replied, "I mean, it's only fair, right?"

"Right…" He nodded, "Thank you, Haga- Tooru." He replied.

"No problem, Masutaro." She replied, walking a bit closer, "So, you are an old friend of Shimura and Midoriya, right?"

"I think I'm the oldest friend they both have." He replied, "Opposite is also true."

"Ah, so you are that close, uh? Anything I should know?" She asked.

"Ahah, no, no. To be honest, those two have been together since the moment I've known them. It's just taking them- I mean, it just took them a long time to figure out they are head over heels for each other." He chuckled, and Tooru did the same. Yeah, it didn't take a genius to tell Shimura and Midoriya were in love. They sure didn't act like a couple that had been together for months, but maybe they were just taking their time figuring things out. "Nope, I've been stuck as the third wheel pretty much since I've met those two."

"And Jiro and Tsunotori?"

"Oh, we only met at the entrance exam, so a couple of months ago. They are cool, but I don't know them too well." He frowned, "What about you? Any old friends?"

"Not really. I guess I was a bit invisible in middle school…" She said with a sigh. She really never had that many friends in middle school, only acquaintances.

"I mean, you are invisible even now, but anyone that doesn't notice you has to be blind." Masutaro replied, and her heart skipped a bit, before she let out a calm laugh.

"That makes no sense…" She muttered.

"Yeah, that… Didn't really come out like I wanted it to." He admitted, "What I mean is that… Spending time with you is really fun. I think you are a great person."

Tooru's heart started beating slightly faster, and she impulsively moved closer to Masutaro, connecting her right arm with his left. "Thank you."

He just turned red and looked away.

Adorable.

-x-

Himiko took a deep breath as she stepped out from her house, ignoring the loud cheering and wooing from the bar. Apparently Tomura had returned and was explaining some 'plan' that had the people in the room in a good mood. She assumed before long they would all be drunk, and she was happy she wouldn't be there when Dabi in particular started to get tipsy. She didn't need a repeat of the flambé incident. Her father had to explain a lot to the firefighters.

As she walked out, she saw Izuku standing there, with a simple green button-up shirt with short sleeves and black pants, and had to take a moment before stepping forward.

"Hi Izuku!" She said, sounding happy.

"H-Hi Himiko!" He smiled, "Uhm… You look great tonight."

"You too!"

"Ah, really, I didn't have that much choice… I mean, I kinda couldn't go into the house, so I had to call Kurogiri for a favor, since he is always in my wardrobe and all…"

"Why? You didn't have the keys."

"Oh, I had the keys, but Kuraudo made it pretty clear I shouldn't enter and why." He replied with a shiver, "Can we… not talk about that?"

Himiko chuckled, wondering what was the problem exactly but not wanting to dig deeper, "Alright. Where are we going?"

"Well, uhm… Remember how a few weeks ago I forgot a certain date?"

"Yes…"

"So, I thought, why don't I make up for that? And I… called the first restaurant we went to and got us a reservation." He replied, "Is that alright?"

"Alright? It's a great idea Izuku. The food is real good!"

"Right! I did remember you liked it. We didn't go back that often so I wasn't sure, but I'm glad I was right. Uhm, should we go?" He asked, offering his arm almost by reflex. They both froze for a moment, and he almost made to take away his arm, then she interlocked it with her own.

"Yeah, we probably should go." She said.

The walk to the restaurant was mostly silent, but it wasn't uneventful. Several people stopped them to congratulate them – or really, to congratulate Izuku – for his victory at the Sport Festival. She was happy for him. Most people noticed their arms interlocked, winked at Izuku another congratulations and then walked off, though a few did outright stop them to ask for a selfie or even an autograph or two. It got Izuku rather flustered, but she helped him. Uh, kinda odd for a Villain pretending to be a future Underground Hero to be the one more suited at handling the crowd compared to the aspiring Number One.

Cute too- 'Dammit Himiko, control yourself.' She thought, taking a deep breath, as they stepped into the restaurant and sat down, 'It's just a night out as friends.'

-x-

"Tell her… Tell her… Tell her…" Shinomori whispered in the black orb that was one day turning into Izuku's Vestige, before Nana punched him in the head.

"No trying to send subliminal messages to the Ninth." She said, dragging him back to his seat, "What he does tonight is his choice."

"Oh come on, as his mentors we are supposed to help him." Daigoro argued, leaning toward the black orb, only for Nana to show her fist and the Fifth user of One for All to lean back and cough in his fist, "Anyway, Sports Festival win. Wooooo!"

The second rolled his eyes, "Like it matters…"

"Oh get that stick out of your ass Second!" Daigoro said, "The kid has been making nothing but progress."

"And that's nice and all, but it doesn't change the fact he is a Yakuza. I really don't see why we should be happy about… this. It just means he is becoming stronger, not becoming less of a future criminal."

"I have to agree," The Third said, "So far, even if Izuku is genuine now…"

"We already had this argument." Nana pointed out, "We can't do anything about it. I trust Toshinori and the Ninth to pull through. You don't."

"He is a Yakuza."

"He is a teenager." Nana replied, "Let him be one for a while. God knows that whenever Toshinori gives him the talk…"

"The-" Yoichi sputtered.

"The talk about All for One." She clarified, "Whenever that happens, he will realize he is in a relationship with the sworn enemy of his Hero."

"Frankly I'm surprised All for One wasn't there to greet him and just try to steal his Quirk." En commented.

"Please don't give my brother ideas." Yoichi replied, "God knows what he is planning right now."

-x-

"I need a vacation." All for One suddenly said. Doctor Garaki blinked, confused.

"I'm sorry sir, I think I heard that wrong. You need what?"

"A vacation. I need some time to think, and all… this," He said gesturing to the vast room filled of Noumu, "Is not exactly relaxing."

"I though you liked it…" The Doctor said.

"I do, Doctor, but it's all work. I miss my younger days, my friend. Ah, the vast seas, the violent struggles, the crying baby whales…"

"Baby whales-"

"Or that time I decided to make up a religious cult. I think some nutjob in Europe still treats the whole thing as a religious text." He grinned.

"Sir, what brought this up?"

"Well, you heard Tomura's plan. Look at him, finally using two braincells at once to produce an actually decent idea. He is ready to take his place as second in command to his sister."

"Sir, I was there. When you said the idea was good, he fainted out of sheer joy, and while he was unconscious he cried about, and I quote, 'Dad calling me the greatest thing to ever happen to his life'. Which you didn't, by the way."

"And Himiko. My daughter-"

"She isn't your daughter."

"-Is finally living her own life, achieving great successes and discovering love. Why, she is probably closer to stealing One for All than I ever was. Well, except that time it was me, a massive amount of tequila, a conveniently placed genderbending Quirk and the Fifth."

"How is she- eeeeeeew." The doctor cringed, "Sir, I know the Banjo Incident was a mess and you banned the idea of ever using genderbending Quirks again-"

All for One extended his hand and an Air Cannon shot, "Doctor, we all agreed we would never talk again about the Banjo incident."

"B-But you just said…" The arm swelled up threateningly, "I must have misheard you."

"You most certainly did. Remember rule number 65: The Banjo Incident never happened." He sighed, "Although, that does bring up my point. The next generation is growing, meanwhile, I just grow older, waiting like all elderlies to body snatch a younger person that would allow me to hold my Quirks more effectively so I can steal the strongest Quirks in the world and stand atop Japan as its Dark Overlord." He sighed, "Just an average old man."

"… Sir, are you having a midlife crisis?"

"Doctor, just because I'm realizing the inevitability of death and looking back on my life with a sense of remorse for all the missed chances and of longing for my younger days, it doesn't mean I'm having a mid-life crisis. It does mean I need a vacation though."

"… Very well sir. I suppose we will need time to recharge our batteries."

"We? No Doctor, you are staying right here." He replied, "Who is going to give Tomura the Noumu he asked for without us."

The Doctor sighed, "Very well, as a physician I still agree you might have a point. Decades of non-stop working on a plan to take over Japan must be tiresome. Can I ask where you are going at least, sir?"

"Why, sure, I hear Otheon and Klayn are beautiful this time of year."

"Ah, a good choice. I will have Kurogiri prepare a portal."

"No, no, I will take a plane."

"… A plane."

"A plane."

"With your… current conditions, sir? I can't really recommend that. Mostly because a two meters tall man with the top half of his head reduced to nothing but scar tissue might attract some attention."

"I meant a private jet, Doctor. I think you forget I have money."

"Oh, right." Doctor Garaki sighed, "Very well sir. Do you require anything else?"

"No, it will be all. Just tell Stain his favor will be repaid by working for Tomura until I say it's enough. I will say goodbye to the children and then I'll be off." All for One said.

"Stain will absolutely hate it, sir."

"I know. Fantastic." He stepped up, "See you in a month or so, Doctor." And All for One left through the door, dragging behind his respirator. Not for the first time in his life, Garaki wondered if his boss was still sane after a punch shattered his skull.

Weird that he couldn't rule out 'yes, he was like this even before' as an answer.

-x-

"Eh, probably something evil." Daigoro replied, "What else does he do?"

Nana sighed, "Yeah, he is a master schemer after all. Nedzu aside, I doubt anyone else in Japan can make such convoluted yet effective plans."

-x-

Mina looked from Bakugo, busy discussing with Kirishima the details of the Tournament and how he could handle Todoroki the following time, to Momo, who was sending the clearest 'help' signal ever spotted. She was basically shouting it, as she sat in front of Bakugo and tried to figure out a way to strike a conversation.

In his defense, Bakugo had actually started by addressing Momo, but the girl was so nervous she had answered in nothing but one-word sentences. Kiri, bless his heart, had tried to intervene by offering his own brand of support, namely chiming in with his own opinions, but that had only led Bakugo to switch conversation partner from Momo to Kiri.

Mina leaned closer, "Girl, you need to actually talk to him to know him better."

"But he is only talking about the Festival…" She murmured back, "I can give some advice, but…"

"Then steer the conversation away, Yaomomo. Do you have any hobby that aren't related to Heroism?"

"A-A few…"

"Then strike a conversation with that."

Momo nodded.

And then she proceeded to do nothing but stare at Bakugo, trying to find the moment to chime in.

Ashido sighed.

Very well, this called for Chapter Five Paragraph Six of Operation BakuMomo: Icebreaker Kirishima. She kicked him in the sheen three times, and Kiri, his hardening making it more painful for her than it was for him, grabbed a glass of water, the message of 'received signal'. The moment Bakugo stopped to do the same, Kirishima jumped in.

"Oh, by the way, Bakubro, speaking of Sports. Aside from heroism-related stuff, are you into anything else?" He asked casually.

"Uh?"

"Eh, you know, I played in the baseball team back in middle school, and usually the Sports Festival was about that kinda thing. I just figured I'd ask."

"Oh. Well, I…" Bakugo frowned, "Aside from heroism-related stuff like the gym… I did tennis as a kid. From when I was eight to twelve, more or less."

Ok, another weird image, but this worked. Mina glanced at Momo, and Momo caught the message, thank goodness. "Oh, I play tennis too!" She said, "Did you play double or single?"

"Only single usually, but I did do doubles with my parents from time to time."

"My instructor usually made me do single matches. I always worried he was letting me win, admittedly. When your parents pay his salary, it's a legitimate fear."

"Eh, I'm sure you are good, Yaoyorozu." He replied, "I played only for a few years but…"

And from there they struck a conversation. Mina gave a thumbs up to Kiri, who returned a wink. 'Captain Ashido, steering the ship.' She commented in her head, 'The only pity is that I can't double myself over and over to go check all the dates. I bet everyone in the class is having a night they will remember forever.'

-x-

Kaminari, Sero, Mineta, Shoji and Tokoyami sat around the table in the karaoke, snacking on an assorted mix of fries, pop corn and various sweets, accompanied by soda, tea and water.

All of them had one thought in mind.

'Man I wish I had a date.'

(XX)

Ah, teenage romance, what a fantastic train crash you just need to watch.

So yeah, our four pairs are out on their day out while we get a glimpse of the no-date club. Honestly romcom is such a fun genre, I'm glad I decided to give it a go.

Aside from the AfO intermission, this was a very 'girls PoV' chapter. Mostly a coincidence but I'm glad it came out that way since the PoV of the next chapter will likely be boys a lot.
So yeah, while all that happens, All for One has a realization.

He really needs a vacation. Look, trying to take over Japan for a century is tiring, and his children are moving their first steps in the world. A father is allowed to reminisce.
... What do you mean those aren't his children and one of them was literally meant to get body snatched? You are just jealous of his family clearly.
Garaki is so done. Only man with a working brain in the League is a tough life to live.

What happened in the Banjo Incident? Well you see-*is murdered*