It was Sunday, and the students of UA had no classes today, so they were using their free time however they wished. Today, Todoroki was using her free time in a most unique way: she was volunteering at the Musutafu Animal Sanctuary. Naturally, Deku was volunteering alongside her. However, they weren't alone in this endeavor, for a familiar face was volunteering at the shelter as well: Koji Koda.

"Hey guys, thanks for helping me out," said Koda. "This place has been a bit shorthanded lately, and there are so many animals out there that need a home."

Todoroki smiled. "You're welcome! This is probably my first time volunteering for anything, and it gives me great honor to be doing this!"

"I'm only here because I wanted to support Shoko, but yeah, this makes me feel really good about myself!" said Deku.

"Now you know how I feel," said Koda. "Hardly anyone at school speaks to me, but when I come here and visit my animal friends, I feel so alive."

Todoroki scratched her head. "Why would nobody speak to you? You seem like a very nice boy."

Koda shrugged. "I don't know, it's just…all my life, people have ignored me, and in those rare occasions when they did acknowledge me, they treated me like I was some kind of freak. That's why I've always loved animals: they always have such a kind, cute way of showing their love, and they never express fear or hatred towards me."

Todoroki smiled and put a hand on Koda's shoulder. "Koda, you're not a freak! I may not know you as well as some of my other friends, but you seem like you deserve to be loved!"

Deku put a hand on Koda's other shoulder. "I'm with Shoko! I could never hate a guy like you!"

Koda smiled. "Gee, thanks, you two!"

Koda wrapped his arms around Deku and Todoroki and pulled them in tightly.

"Whoa, that's some grip you've got there!" said Deku.

"Yeah, I bet your parents love hugging you!" said Todoroki.

"Really, you have no idea how much I needed one of these!" said Koda.

"You sure seem like it!" said Todoroki.

Koda let go of Deku and Todoroki when they heard a dog barking. Todoroki looked over and saw the source of the barking: a white Scottish Terrier. As soon as it made eye contact with her, it let out a soft whimper, its ears drooped and its tail lowered. Seeing the kind of look it was giving her, she could sense that this one really wanted to go to a loving home where its owner would give it nothing but undying love, and she formed tears in her eyes, much to Koda's concern:

"Todoroki, is something wrong?"

"I-I'm sorry, this dog…it's just so cute, I…I wanna adopt it so bad, but I'm afraid the UA staff won't let me keep it, and I'm worried that it won't take kindly to Abraham or Eve!"

Deku smiled and put a hand on Todoroki's shoulder. "Hey, it's OK to feel sad! If the dog means that much to you, I'll talk to Mr. Aizawa, All Might, Principal Nezu and any other staff members about this! Maybe it can be the new mascot of UA!"

Koda smiled. "That would be nice! That way I'd have something to look forward to after getting out of class!"

Todoroki smiled and put her hands on Koda's shoulders. "You and me both! I mean, I already have Deku to look forward to, but a little extra love never hurt anyone, right?"

Deku smiled and gave a thumbs up. "I like your thinking, Shoko!"

For the first time since she'd accidentally hit and killed a dog, Todoroki could feel a sense of closure. Even if her mind would still bear the scars of that day, the possibility of giving another dog a chance healed her heart like nothing else could.

Criticism is gold. Negativity and nitpicking are pyrite.