Tenya had no idea why he had even agreed to let the boys drag him to a strip-club for his birthday. It wasn't even remotely his style to go to such a place. The simple thought of looking at half-naked young women was enough to turn his face red. And yet, there he was, waiting in front of a narrow building with bright neon signs in downtown Musutafu with the rest of his classmates.

Kirishima seemed to be the most hyped out of the eight of them. Then again, it was his idea after all, his and Kaminari's. Mineta had overheard them planning the outing and insisted on joining in the festivities. Iida didn't care much for Mineta's presence, but the boys had managed to convince him with their "the more, the merrier" argument and now there he was, waiting in line with the rest of them.

Bakugou was noticeably calmer than his three deviant friends, though the smirk on his lips betrayed his eagerness to get inside. Midoriya, on the other hand, was practically shaking at the thought of seeing naked girls, while Todoroki remained as calm and emotionless as ever—on the outside, that is.

Tenya sighed as it got closer and closer to being their turn to enter the building. He glanced up at the neon sign that read "Lush" in bright neon lettering. He had never heard of the place, but that hardly surprised him. Loud, booming music emanated from inside. While he usually didn't mind this style of music, its volume was distracting—perhaps enough to take his mind off the women working there, he hoped.

Finally, the bouncer motioned for them to step forward to check their IDs. Iida promptly pulled his from his back pocket, having taken it out of his wallet earlier for efficiency. He hated fumbling with his cards when asked for identification. The others did not follow his example, and Midoriya nearly dropped his when his turn came.

"Stupid Deku! You're gonna lose that thing if you're not more careful, dumbass!" yelled Bakugou, impatient to get inside.

"O-Oh dear! S-Sorry!" stammered Izuku, handing over his ID with shaking hands.

Tenya watched as everyone presented their IDs to the bouncer, who nodded and motioned for them to enter. Once through the door, the boys were immediately flooded with loud, pounding music with bass so strong that it made their chests vibrate. In front of them stretched out a large room with small, circular stages lit by spotlights hanging from the ceiling. Dancing underneath them were a variety of young women in various states of undress, all exhibiting very visible quirks. Some had exotic skin colors, others sported animal body parts, and all had bodies altered in some way by their quirks.

The boys looked around with bewildered gazes. Tenya and Izuku were the most visibly uncomfortable, with the latter looking like he might pass out, actively avoiding eye contact with the dancers. Tenya tried desperately not to appear as overwhelmed as his classmate, but could hardly keep his cheeks from blushing whenever his eyes strayed toward one of the dancers gyrating underneath the spotlights. After looking around for a short while, one of the waitresses approached them to greet them.

"Welcome to Lush! How many people will be joining us tonight?" she asked in a friendly voice, speaking loudly so they could hear her over the loud music.

"Eight of us," answered Kirishima with a toothy smile. "Oh and, it's our friend's birthday."

He stuck his thumb out, pointing at Iida who immediately tensed up. He had hoped to remain unnoticed tonight, but his friends had other plans. Feeling his face turn red, he tried to conceal his blush by pushing his glasses up the bridge of his nose.

"Aahh... Yes. As he says," he answered to the point.

"Ohh how exciting!" exclaimed the waitress. "Is it your first time visiting us?"

"You bet!" Kirishima answered again, grinning at Tenya.

"Okay. Well, I'll have a dancer come over to you in a minute. Meanwhile, why don't I seat all of you so that you can order some drinks?"

Tenya nodded, and the group followed the young lady towards the back of the establishment, where she seated them around a large circular table with a stage in the center. Tenya ended up in the middle, not by choice, but because Kirishima and Kaminari insisted. To his right sat Midoriya, Todoroki, and Mineta, with Midoriya sitting directly next to him. On his left, Kirishima, Bakugou and Kaminari were sitting together, with Kirishima being closest to him. They were all visibly shorter than him even sitting down, which meant he stuck out like a sore thumb amidst the group, adding to his discontent.

He had never been comfortable in such settings, finding the loud music, flashing lights, and overt displays of sexuality overwhelming. He preferred environments where he could maintain control and composure, and this was the complete opposite. The boisterous enthusiasm of his friends only heightened his unease, making him wish he had put up more of a fight against coming here.

Sensing his discomfort, Eijirou stretched his arm around Tenya, giving him a squeeze and forcing him to lean slightly in his direction.

"Chill out, duuude!" he said to him. "There's no need to be so tense, Iida! We're here to have fun, remember?"

"Ahem... Perhaps it has escaped your mind, Kirishima, but this was your idea of 'fun'..." Tenya replied, trying to slink away from his grasp to no avail.

"Ah come on Iida! Loosen up will ya? It's not very manly of you to be so uptight all the time..."

Kirishima released his hold on Tenya as the waitress returned to take their drink orders. Kirishima, Kaminari, and Bakugou ordered some whiskey sours, while Mineta requested something grape-flavored. Todoroki opted for something chilled, and Midoriya chose to order something sweet and lightweight to drink. Iida, the ever-responsible one, ordered himself a glass of water.

"What?! Are you serious man?!" exclaimed Denki. "You're not gonna drink with us?"

Tenya let out a slightly annoyed grunt. "As class representative, it is my duty to ensure orderly conduct during outings," he explained. "Besides, I don't drink."

"Aww come on man! Have some fun will ya? It's not everyday you get to unwind with your best buddies! Besides, it's your birthday man!"

"I'm very much aware of that, Kaminari. But... fine. I guess I'll... 'indulge' a bit for tonight..."

"Yeaaah! That's what I'm talking about! Get something good for my friend here. Start him off on something mellow."

"Alright then! I'll be back with your orders shortly!" the waitress said before heading to the bar with her notebook in hand.

For once, Bakugou was quiet, too distracted by the "sights" around him. Some of the dancers had very "creative" ways of using their quirks to enhance their routines. If not for their distractingly scant attire, Tenya might have found it almost fascinating to watch.

Speaking of fascinating, a young woman approached their table, immediately capturing the boys' attention as they stared at her with deep inters. She was unlike anything Tenya had seen before. Her skin was perfectly sun-kissed where it showed, but most striking were the iridescent feathers covering much of her body in shades of blue and green, with a few bright yellow feathers accenting her ankles, wrists, and short green hair while a large pair of fairy-like wings sprouted from her back. She wore a tight blue sequin dress adorned with gold jewelry, the most impressive of which being a very intricate gold chain harness that she wore underneath her dress. Over it, she wore a large, fluffy fur coat, kept open to display her outfit underneath.

"Hello boys," she greeted them in a sultry tone as she approached the table. "Hope you guys are having a good time."

Tenya found himself completely enraptured by her beauty. She was undoubtedly the most stunning girl he had ever laid eyes on, despite—or perhaps because of—her unique appearance. It was the distinctiveness of her quirk that made her so captivating to him. Yet, as he gazed upon her beauty, he felt the heat creeping up his face once more, his cheeks turning a soft shade of pink.

"Oh you bet, hot stuff," Bakugou said smugly, crossing his arms behind his head as he shamelessly eyed her from head to toe.

The girl let out a soft laugh. "You can call me Fey. I'll be your dancer for tonight."

Her brown eyes locked onto Iida as she stepped onto the stage, an impish smile playing on her lips. Tenya felt the heat in his cheeks intensify.

"A little bird told me it was someone's birthday today... I'm guessing that would be you, big guy?" she said to him in a seductive tone.

Iida's body tensed up immediately. He felt as though he had turned into a statue, unable to move. The effect this young woman had on him was unbelievable, and he grew increasingly embarrassed the longer he took to speak. After remaining frozen for a few moments, drawing concerned looks from his classmates, he cleared his throat loudly before answering.

"I-Indeed," he stuttered.

The dancer laughed once more, slowly slipping off her fur coat to reveal her full outfit.

"Well then," she began, "if you stick around long enough, maybe I'll give you a private show before you leave..."

She then tossed her coat to him, burying his head underneath the heavy fabric. Immediately, Iida was overwhelmed by the scent of her perfume—a captivating blend of vanilla and tropical flowers, with subtle hints of citrus fruit that tempted him to linger beneath the heavy garment, basking in her fragrance while hiding his face from view. Quickly dismissing the thought, he began to neatly fold the fur coat onto his lap, glancing up at the spectacle unfolding before him.

The dancer, with her fairy-like wings, began to move gracefully around the pole, making deliberate eye contact with everyone at the table. Though she engaged with everyone, it seemed she had a preference for him, frequently locking eyes with him during her performance. This made him blush at first, but as the dance progressed, but as the dance progressed, he found himself increasingly drawn to her as his unease was replaced with fascination. He followed her fluid movements intently, never breaking eye-contact. It was as if everything around them faded away, and only she and him remained.

However, his trance was broken when the waitress returned to their table with their drinks. "Here are your drinks," she said, handing them out one by one. "Let me know if you need anything else!"

As the waitress left, the group's attention returned to their assigned dancer. Tenya briefly pondered his drink, wondering if he should drink it or not. Ultimately he decided it would be wasteful not to. He took a sip, pleasantly surprised by the taste—not too sweet, not too alcoholic, but just right. It went down smoothly, almost too smoothly, and before he knew it, he had finished his drink ahead of everyone else.

"Alright, Iida!" exclaimed Kirishima beside him. "Finally letting loose, huh?"

Iida let out a slight grumble. "I must admit, it wasn't as bad as I anticipated," he admitted, referring to both the drink and the dancing.

"Told ya you'd enjoy yourself, man! Want me to get you another one?"

Tenya nodded as he turned his attention back to Fey. In the meantime, she had removed her dress, leaving her clad only in a pair of panties and her gold chain harness. The sight of her fully exposed breasts caused Iida's face to flush an even deeper shade of crimson. He attempted to hide his embarrassment by covering the lower part of his face with his hand, but it was clear he was flustered. Fey noticed his reaction and gracefully lowered herself onto the stage floor, crawling seductively towards him. Surprised by her approach, Tenya removed his hand from his face and stared at her.

"What's wrong, big guy?" she asked, amusement dancing in her eyes. "You seem... a bit tense."

With a devilish smile, she pulled away from him, returning to her pole. Tenya released his breath, trying to calm himself down. Tenya released his breath, trying to calm himself. Meanwhile, Kirishima had ordered another drink for him, which arrived promptly minutes after. As he quickly downed the second drink, Iida felt his mind grow increasingly foggy. Yet, rather than resisting, he embraced the sensation as it helped him relax which only encouraged him to drink even more. Spurred on by his friends' encouragement, he figured theys were right and that he should enjoy himself as much as possible before the night was over.

After a few moments, Fey finished her dance and started collecting the clothes she had discarded during her performance. Iida, having had a few drinks already, stood up from his chair and started clapping dramatically. Some of his friends looked on with surprise, while others burst into laughter. Bakugou and Mineta remained too enthralled by Fey to notice the unfolding scene.

"Bravo! That was... exquisite!" Tenya applauded loudly, drawing attention from the other patrons, causing Fey to blush ever so slightly.

"Um... Thanks, big guy," she shyly accepted his compliment. "Now, remember what I told you before..."

She approached him once again, leaning close so her lips were brushing against his ear. He could feel her warm breath sending shivers down his spine as she whispered.

"Come find me later. I'll give you something to remember on your birthday..."

She slipped him a plastic card into the breast pocket of his shirt before pulling away, then descended from the stage, clutching her dress to her chest to conceal her breasts. Iida remained too stunned to realize that she had left her coat with him. As he stood there, Kirishima and Kaminari rose from their seats to flank him on both sides.

"Oh man, she's really into you, Iida!" Denki exclaimed excitedly.

"Yeah, man, way to go!" Kirishima congratulated him. "Must be all that manly charm you've got."

Shaken from his stupor by his friends' words, Iida looked down at the coat she had left behind. He quickly figured out that she had most likely deliberately left it with him so he would have to return it to her, prompting his face to flush red and his heart to quicken its pace.

"What do I do now?" he asked, his innocence evident.

"Isn't it obvious, man?" Kirishima began. "You gotta meet her in the back rooms!"

Tenya's voice started to panic "W-What 'back rooms'?!" he yelled.

"Seriously, dude?" Denki sighed. "You know, where the dancers do their private dances for clients."

"P-Private dances?!" Tenya's arm started flailing frantically as he grew more and more flustered.

"Relaaax, man! You got this!" Kirishima encouraged. "All you've got to do, is talk to that bouncer over there, show him the key-card she gave you and BANG! You're in!"

Iida doubted it would be that simple. His fingers tightened around the key-card in his shirt pocket as he pulled it out to check the number inscribed on it. Room 6... That's where he would meet Fey again, where she would perform a private dance for him. He felt his body tense up again. Was he truly ready for this? As much as he felt unsure about the whole ordeal, he also felt... excited. He wanted to see more of her, to take in more of her exotic beauty. And besides, this was his chance to make this year's birthday truly unforgettable.