A/N: Here's the second part of a two-part request from Z-Arc34. I had a tough time thinking of something to write for this without rehashing the previous chapter, but I think I came up with something good. Z-Arc34, I hope this part and the last part did your request justice!

As if everything that had already happened this year wasn't enough, Deku had another hell of a time, this time with the Shie Hassaikai, a local Yakuza branch that was temporarily under the command of Kai Chisaki, better known as the villain "Overhaul". The heroes mounted an attack on the Shie Hassaikai's hideout, knowing that the League of Villains were most likely involved. While it succeeded in wiping out the Shie Hassaikai and led to the apprehension of Overhaul and the rescue of Eri, it was not without a cost: Mirai Sasaki – better known as the pro hero Sir Nighteye – was fatally wounded, and Mirio Togata of UA's "Big Three" had been deprived of his Quirk after taking a hit from a bullet filled with a new Quirk-destroying drug. Speaking of Togata, that was who Deku visited at Musutafu General Hospital after having a little chat with Aizawa and Recovery Girl, much to the former's protest. After the visit, Deku was heading down the hall of the hospital, feeling better about himself, ready to go back to UA when:

"DEKU!"

Upon seeing her little green bean, Todoroki ran towards him with her arms wide open. At first, Deku was shocked to see her, but then he gladly ran towards her as well, and they gave each other a big hug and kiss upon coming to each other.

"I'm so glad you're alive!" said Todoroki, her hair now grown into a flipped bob. "I heard about the news on TV and I was so worried!"

"Thank you, Shoko. I'm glad to be with you again as well."

"You're welcome." Todoroki frowned. "Sorry about Sir Nighteye, by the way."

Deku nodded. "It's OK. I'm feeling better about it now, but thank you for your condolences anyways."

Todoroki smiled. "You're welcome."

"Anyways, how are you feeling today?"

Todoroki frowned again. "Well…except for some anxiety I have about the remedial course, I'm all right."

Deku frowned as well. "Is there anything specific about it that's bothering you?"

"It's just…" Todoroki averted her gaze. "…I have to take it alongside Bakugo, and I'm scared of him."

"What about him scares you?"

Todoroki twiddled her fingers together in front of herself. "Well…he always seems so angry, and whenever he yells at people, it really frightens me and reminds me of the abuse I suffered at the hands of my father."

Deku put his hands on Todoroki's shoulders. "I understand, and it's OK to feel scared. But you know what?"

Todoroki made eye contact with Deku. "What?"

"I've been observing Kacchan, and based on the tone in his voice and his nonverbal gestures, I can tell, deep down inside, that he's more scared of others than you are of him and that he's really crying out for someone to care about him. Hell, he very nearly broke down crying when he was having that big fight with me."

Todoroki's eyes widened. "He really did that!? Oh, that poor guy! I'll have to give him a big huggle!"

Deku smiled nervously. "OK, I appreciate your concern for him, but let's not get ahead of ourselves here!"

Todoroki giggled. "Anyways, I think I recall you mentioning something about how you can read people. Still, I'm confused as to how anybody can do that."

Deku smiled. "Well, I guess it comes easier to some people than others, but if you learn the right tricks, it's possible to read anybody."

Todoroki frowned and averted her gaze. "It sounds so easy, but I have enough trouble as it is learning basic interactions with people…"

"It's OK! I don't expect you to know everything! I'm proud of you just the way you are!"

Todoroki fixed her gaze upon Deku again and smiled. "Oh, Deku!"

Todoroki gave Deku another hug and kiss, which he gladly returned. However, Deku raised an eyebrow when it was done:

"Shoko, you look like you have something else on your mind."

Todoroki frowned. "I'm glad you helped reassure me about Bakugo, but I'm still pissed at Yoarashi. If he didn't get in my way, then I wouldn't have to take the remedial course with Bakugo."

Deku smiled. "I understand. I don't expect you to forgive Yoarashi overnight, but I know you're a good person, and maybe someday, you'll find it in your heart to forgive him and move on!"

Todoroki smiled. "Maybe someday. For now, though, I'm just gonna concentrate on doing my best and letting you and the rest of my friends know how much I love them!"

Deku gave a thumbs-up. "That's the spirit! Now come on, why don't we go out to eat together? I'll even pay for us both!"

Todoroki put her hands on Deku's shoulder. "You've been through enough, Deku. Why don't I pay for us?"

Deku shrugged. "Ah, what the heck! Let's do it!"

Deku and Todoroki walked out of the hospital holding hands with each other, not only relieved to be safe with each other again, but looking forward to what either of their futures held.

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