While Todoroki was the apple of Deku's eye, the two of them were taking it to another level in the dorms as they were baking various apple-based desserts. The whole thing had been Todoroki's idea because she impulsively bought a bunch of apples at a local grocery store for cheap and found out that she had no clue as to what to do with them, so she teamed up with Deku, much to his delight:

"This was a great idea, Shoko! It's been a while since anyone baked anything like this!"

"Thank you, Deku! I'm just relieved that I found something to do with all of these!"

"By the way, how's your apple strudel coming along?"

"Not too bad. How's your apple pie doing?"

"It's still got some time, but it should be done before long."

"Did someone say APPLE!?"

Deku and Todoroki looked to see who'd uttered that exclamation: none other than Tokoyami, who was practically drooling at the scent of apples. Todoroki took notice of this:

"Tokoyami, are you OK?"

"Yeah, you seem to be out of it," said Deku.

Tokoyami kept drooling.

"Earth to Tokoyami!"

Deku waved his hand in front of Tokoyami's face, which got the black bird hero to snap out of it.

"What's going on?" said Deku. "Why were you in a trance all of a sudden?"

"I-I'm sorry; it's just…I smelled apples and I…I…I couldn't contain myself."

"That's because Deku and I are baking some desserts with apple in them," said Todoroki.

"Does this mean there will be APPLE PIE!?"

"Yeah, I'm baking that," said Deku.

Tokoyami grabbed Deku by the collar. "Please, give me some!"

Deku smiled nervously. "Um…Tokoyami…you really need to calm down. Besides, it's not ready yet."

Todoroki picked up an apple. "Besides, I have some leftover apples if that'll hold you over."

Without question, Tokoyami snatched the apple from Todoroki and hungrily devoured it.

"Thank you for getting honeycrisp!" said Tokoyami. "That's the best kind!"

Todoroki smiled. "You're welcome!"

Without question, Tokoyami gave Todoroki a big hug. Despite being surprised by the gesture, she happily returned it. She enjoyed giving hugs regardless, and Deku approved, so it was no big deal for her. However, Deku had to point something out to Todoroki:

"Hey Shoko, I think your apple strudel's done."

Todoroki broke away from the hug. "Hold on a second, Tokoyami…"

Todoroki put on an oven mitt, opened up her oven and pulled out the pan with the apple strudel on it. The sight of the baked goods got Tokoyami drooling again.

"I know, you want these really badly!" said Todoroki. "You'll get some; just let them cool off first, OK?"

"I'll try, but…the smell is killing me."

"Well, is there anything you use to calm yourself?"

"I do have a Fidget Cube on me…"

Tokoyami pulled a Fidget Cube out of their pocket and began messing around with it, which got Deku's attention:

"Interesting that you use one of those. How long have you had it?"

"For about a year. I'm usually good at keeping myself calm, but whenever I'm around apples, I lose my cool."

Todoroki smiled. "Then have another one, sweetie!"

Todoroki handed Tokoyami another apple, and once again, they eagerly stripped it to the core.

"OK, I think the apple strudel should be cool enough by now."

Tokoyami swiped two and devoured them with gusto, much to Todoroki's concern:

"I'm glad you like them, but please, save some for us!"

Deku – who'd taken his apple pie out of the oven – smiled. "I think you're somebody's new favorite person!"

Todoroki giggled. If this was what forging new bonds with people felt like, then she was looking forward not only to getting closer with her current crop of friends, but to making new ones as well.

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