Another day down, and another walk back to the dorms for Deku and Todoroki. Unfortunately for the former, it wouldn't exactly go as planned.

"Hey Shoko…"

"Shut up, Deku."

"Excuse me?"

"I said 'shut up'!"

"Shoko, I can understand if you had a bad day, but please, don't take it out on me! I'm sure we can talk this out!"

"What is there to talk about? Either you shut up, or you'll regret it!"

Deku clenched his fists when he came to the realization of what was going on.

"OK, Shoko, ever since you revealed yourself as a girl, you've been acting like a complete asshole every time around this time of the month, and I don't appreciate it! I still love you, but please, if there's something bothering you, talk to me about it! I promise I won't judge!"

Todoroki shot another death glare at Deku. Then, she sighed.

"Deku, I'm sorry. It's just…I have PMS."

Deku unclenched his fists and loosened his facial expression. "Oh? What's that?"

"It's short for 'premenstrual syndrome'. Every month, in the week before my period, I get these terrible headaches, I feel bloated, and I'm just not a generally pleasant person to be around."

"Listen, I don't know what it's like to go through that, but if there's anything I can do to help out, please, let me know."

Todoroki sighed. "Honestly, there's not much you can do. Just get me a bunch of snacks and leave me alone."

"Right."

After changing back into his civilian clothes, Deku bolted for the nearest Lawson and bought as many snacks as he could manage. Then, he returned to Todoroki's dorm and knocked on the door.

"Thank you." Todoroki took the snacks and quickly slipped back into her dorm.

"You're welcome."

Deku stood at Todoroki's door, trying to comprehend how such a sweet girl could have this side to her.

"Hey."

Deku turned to see who'd addressed him. It was…

"Oh hey, Kacchan."

"Lemme guess, Todoroki's goin' through that time of the month again?"

Deku gasped. "H-how did you know?"

"My mom goes through that shit, too. There's really nothin' any of us can do about it. Why don't we watch a movie together and leave her be?"

"OK."

Deku followed Kacchan to his dorm. Even if contending with Todoroki's PMS was going to be an ordeal, the green bean vowed to love her forever. After all, love meant vowing to be with someone in spite of their imperfections.

A/N: Don't worry, I'll have a happier chapter out next week. I promise!

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