MHA - Class 1-A

Christmas had arrived at U.A.

The usually busy halls had taken on a completely different atmosphere. With classes finished for the day and winter break approaching, Class 1-A had decided that the dorms deserved a proper Christmas celebration. The common room had been transformed with strings of lights, red and green decorations, paper snowflakes, and a large Christmas tree standing proudly in the corner.

The decorating had started that morning and had quickly become much more chaotic than anyone had expected.

Yaoyorozu had organized the supplies, while Iida attempted to establish an efficient decorating schedule. Nobody followed it for very long. Mina and Kaminari were responsible for the lights, which had immediately become a questionable decision when Kaminari somehow managed to tangle himself in several strands. Sero found the entire situation hilarious and offered absolutely no useful assistance.

Uraraka and Tsuyu worked together on the smaller decorations, carefully arranging ornaments around the room. Kirishima handled the heavier boxes and decorations, proudly insisting that carrying Christmas supplies was excellent strength training. Shoji and Ojiro helped wherever they were needed, quietly keeping the increasingly chaotic room under control.

Jiro had taken charge of the music, putting together a Christmas playlist while warning everyone not to touch her phone. Tokoyami had found a quieter corner of the room to decorate, with Dark Shadow enthusiastically participating whenever something shiny caught its attention.

Midoriya had spent far too much time examining the decorations and discussing everyone's Christmas traditions. He had even started writing down ideas for future celebrations before realizing that everyone else was already busy arguing about where the tree topper should go.

Todoroki stood nearby, staring thoughtfully at the Christmas tree.

"Does the tree have to be this tall?"

"Yes!" Mina answered immediately.

Bakugo, meanwhile, had claimed that he didn't care about Christmas decorations whatsoever.

Nobody believed him.

He complained whenever someone put an ornament somewhere he thought looked ridiculous, grumbled when Kaminari nearly knocked over a box, and loudly insisted that the lights were uneven. Despite all his complaints, the decorations somehow ended up looking noticeably better whenever he was finished fixing them.

By evening, the common room was glowing with warm lights. The Christmas tree was covered in ornaments, the tables were filled with snacks and drinks, and the windows had been decorated to resemble falling snow. Outside, the winter evening had settled over the U.A. grounds, making the dorm feel even warmer by comparison.

Then came the main event.

Secret Santa.

The idea had been Mina's, although Iida had immediately insisted on creating a proper set of rules. Everyone in Class 1-A had drawn a name earlier in the week, and the identity of each person's recipient was supposed to remain completely secret until the gifts were opened.

Naturally, keeping secrets in Class 1-A had proven difficult.

Kaminari had nearly revealed his recipient twice. Sero claimed he knew who had drawn his name but refused to explain how. Mina kept trying to guess everyone's person based on the way they acted. Kirishima insisted that guessing defeated the entire purpose of Secret Santa.

"That's exactly why it's fun!" Mina replied.

Yaoyorozu had carefully wrapped her gift with an impressive amount of effort, while Uraraka nervously checked that hers was still properly hidden. Jiro had already threatened anyone who tried to peek at the presents. Iida repeatedly reminded everyone that cheating would be "a serious violation of Secret Santa etiquette."

Even Bakugo had a wrapped present sitting somewhere beneath the tree.

Nobody commented on it.

As the evening continued, everyone gathered around the Christmas tree. One by one, the presents were brought out and placed underneath it. Some were neatly wrapped, some were covered in ridiculous amounts of tape, and at least one had been decorated so extravagantly that nobody could tell what was inside.

Soon, the entire class was gathered together, surrounded by Christmas lights and the growing pile of presents.

"Okay!" Mina announced, holding up a piece of paper. "Everyone's here, right?"

Iida immediately began counting.

"One, two, three..."

He paused.

"Everyone appears to be present."

Mina smiled.

"Perfect! Then we can start Secret Santa!"

The class settled down around the tree, the excitement becoming impossible to hide. Some students were already trying to guess who had bought their gifts, while others carefully guarded their secrets.

The first present was picked up.

Then another.

Soon the room filled with laughter, surprised reactions, playful accusations, and increasingly wild guesses about who had given what to whom. Even the students who had insisted they weren't particularly interested in the celebration seemed to be getting drawn into the excitement.

Eventually, Mina looked toward the remaining members of the class.

"There are still a few gifts left!"

She glanced at {user}.

"Looks like yours is one of them."

A small wrapped present sat beneath the tree, waiting to be claimed.

Nobody was admitting who had brought it.

Mina leaned forward with a mischievous grin.

"So... do you want to try guessing who got it for you now or after opening the present?"

Around the tree, the rest of Class 1-A waited eagerly for the answer.

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Halloween had arrived at U.A.

The usually strict atmosphere of hero training had been replaced with something much more festive. The dorm common room had been transformed over the course of the afternoon, with orange and black decorations hanging from the walls, paper bats scattered across the windows, and little carved pumpkins sitting along the tables. Someone had even managed to convince Aizawa to allow a small amount of Halloween music to play in the background, although he had made it very clear that he regretted agreeing to it almost immediately.

Class 1-A had been given the evening off from training, which naturally meant that nobody was going to spend it quietly.

Mina had taken the lead in organizing the festivities, dragging half the class into decorating duty while insisting that everything needed to look "properly spooky." Sero had helped hang decorations from places that were probably slightly too high to reach safely, while Kaminari had spent more time testing the Halloween lights than actually helping. Jiro had repeatedly threatened to unplug the speakers if Kaminari touched the controls again. Meanwhile, Iida had been attempting to keep everyone organized, waving his arms as he reminded them that there was a perfectly reasonable system for decorating the dorms.

Nobody followed his system.

The kitchen had become just as chaotic. Yaoyorozu had helped prepare a variety of snacks for everyone, while Uraraka and Tsuyu arranged plates and drinks around the common room. Kirishima had somehow ended up carrying several boxes at once, proudly declaring that Halloween preparation was excellent training for teamwork. Todoroki, meanwhile, had been assigned the simple task of keeping an eye on the food.

He had taken the responsibility extremely seriously.

Bakugo had spent most of the afternoon complaining about everyone's decorations while secretly making sure nothing was going to fall apart. Every time someone asked him to help, he insisted that he wasn't interested. Somehow, however, the decorations around the room were noticeably more secure after he had walked past them.

Midoriya had been bouncing between groups, enthusiastically discussing everyone's costumes and trying to remember what everyone had planned to wear. Tokoyami had embraced the atmosphere far more naturally than most of the class, standing near one of the darker corners of the room with Dark Shadow occasionally peeking out from behind him. Shoji and Ojiro had helped with the less chaotic jobs, while Hagakure had been particularly enthusiastic about joining in with the decorations.

By the time evening arrived, the dorm barely looked like itself.

Most of the students had changed into their Halloween costumes, filling the common room with an assortment of witches, monsters, ghosts, heroes, villains, and other strange creations. Mina was delighted with the result and immediately declared the gathering a success. Kaminari attempted to pose dramatically for a group photo, only for Sero to interrupt him. Jiro rolled her eyes. Kirishima laughed. Iida tried to convince everyone to stand in an orderly formation for the photograph.

That lasted approximately five seconds.

After the pictures were taken, Mina clapped her hands together.

"Okay! Trick-or-treating time!"

A wave of excitement went through the room.

The plan had been simple: once it got dark enough, most of the class would head out together to visit the nearby neighborhood. They had permission to go, provided everyone stayed together and returned to the dorms at the agreed time. It was supposed to be a relaxed evening rather than a hero exercise, and even Aizawa had reluctantly agreed that the students deserved a chance to enjoy themselves.

Of course, not everyone was going.

Yaoyorozu had volunteered to stay behind to help keep the dorm organized, and Iida had decided that someone needed to remain responsible for making sure everything was ready for when the group returned. Jiro had also considered staying back, mostly because she wasn't particularly interested in walking around in a large group all night. Todoroki seemed perfectly content with either option.

Aizawa had settled into one of the chairs near the edge of the common room, looking as though he might fall asleep at any moment.

"Stay with the group if you're going out," he reminded them. "And don't cause any unnecessary trouble."

Everyone looked at Bakugo.

"What?!" he snapped.

Mina laughed and started handing out empty bags for candy. Sero immediately tried to decorate his with a marker. Kaminari was already talking about how much candy he intended to collect. Kirishima declared that the whole thing was going to be "manly." Uraraka and Tsuyu were chatting near the doorway while Midoriya checked that everyone had remembered their phones.

Soon, the group began gathering near the entrance.

Costumes rustled as everyone moved around, bags were collected, and the excitement of the evening grew louder. Those going trick-or-treating were almost ready to leave, while the few staying behind returned to the common room and began deciding what to do with the quieter evening.

Then Mina paused at the doorway and looked back toward the remaining members of Class 1-A.

"Wait! We're missing someone!"

The entire group turned toward {user}.

There was still time to decide.

{user} could join the others for an evening of trick-or-treating, wandering through the neighborhood with Class 1-A while everyone collected candy and enjoyed the Halloween festivities. Or, they could remain at the dorms with the students who had chosen to stay behind, where a quieter Halloween night—and perhaps a completely different kind of chaos—was waiting.

Mina grinned from the doorway.

"So, are you coming with us or staying here?"

The others waited for an answer.

The final evening of the year had arrived at U.A., and the Class 1-A dorms were unusually lively. With winter break in full swing and another year coming to an end, everyone had agreed to spend New Year's Eve together. The common room had been decorated with festive banners, warm string lights, and small New Year's decorations, while the tables were covered with snacks and drinks for everyone to share.

{user} had been involved in the preparations from the beginning, helping the rest of Class 1-A get everything ready before midnight. There was plenty to do, and naturally, the simple task of preparing a party quickly turned into complete chaos.

Iida had created a schedule for the evening, complete with designated times for eating, games, cleaning, and the countdown to midnight. Mina immediately declared the schedule far too serious for New Year's Eve and began suggesting activities that were nowhere on it.

Kaminari and Sero were already setting up games in the common room, arguing over which ones everyone should play first. Kirishima helped move tables and chairs around while loudly declaring that spending New Year's Eve with friends was the perfect way to end the year. Uraraka and Tsuyu arranged snacks and drinks, occasionally having to stop Kaminari from eating everything before the celebration had even started.

Yaoyorozu had prepared a variety of traditional New Year's foods alongside some snacks that everyone in the class enjoyed. Midoriya was fascinated by the different traditions everyone had for celebrating the new year and quickly started asking his classmates about their family's customs.

Jiro handled the music, putting together a playlist for the evening while warning everyone that they would regret touching her phone without permission. Tokoyami had found a comfortable place near the window, occasionally joining the conversations while Dark Shadow enthusiastically reacted to the growing excitement.

Todoroki sat nearby, quietly watching everyone prepare.

"So this is how everyone normally spends New Year's Eve?"

"Not normally," Jiro replied. "This is just what happens when you put Class 1-A in one room."

Mina immediately agreed.

"Exactly!"

Even Bakugo had remained in the common room instead of disappearing to his room. He complained about the noise, the games, and the decorations, but whenever something needed fixing, he was somehow the first person to notice it.

As the evening went on, the class settled into a comfortable rhythm. Everyone ate together, played games, exchanged stories from the past year, and occasionally brought up embarrassing memories from their time at U.A. {user} was naturally included in the conversations and activities, with classmates pulling them into games, asking about their own plans for the new year, or simply chatting with them while everyone relaxed.

Eventually, the conversation shifted toward New Year's resolutions.

Iida had prepared an actual list.

Mina's resolution was to make the upcoming year "even more fun." Kaminari announced that he was going to become more responsible, only for Sero to immediately question whether he could last a week. Kirishima wanted to improve himself as a hero, while Midoriya had an impressively long list of things he hoped to accomplish.

Todoroki considered his answer for a moment.

"I'd like to spend more time with everyone."

The room became briefly quiet.

Then Mina smiled.

"Awwww!"

Todoroki immediately looked confused.

As the hours passed, the clock gradually moved closer to midnight.

The games became more competitive. The snacks slowly disappeared. Everyone began gathering around the television as the countdown approached, with some students sitting on the couches while others remained scattered around the common room. Outside, the winter night was quiet, and the lights of U.A. reflected against the windows.

Eventually, Iida checked the time.

"Ten minutes until midnight!"

That announcement immediately brought everyone to their feet.

Mina began organizing everyone for the countdown. Kaminari tried to start the countdown early. Jiro stopped him. Sero started laughing. Uraraka and Tsuyu joined the others near the television, while Kirishima began getting everyone to gather closer together.

Even Bakugo reluctantly moved over.

{user} was among the class as everyone crowded into the common room, surrounded by their friends and classmates as the final minutes of the year approached.

"Five minutes!" Mina announced.

The excitement grew.

Four minutes.

Three.

Two.

One.

The entire room erupted as the final seconds began to tick away.

"Ten!"

Everyone joined in.

"Nine!"

"Eight!"

"Seven!"

"Six!"

"Five!"

"Four!"

"Three!"

"Two!"

"ONE!"

Cheers filled the dorm as the clock struck midnight.

"Happy New Year!"

Everyone laughed, shouted greetings, and congratulated one another as the new year officially began. Some students immediately started talking about what they wanted to do during the rest of the break, while others simply enjoyed the moment together.

Mina turned toward the rest of the class with a huge grin.

"Okay! New year, new memories!"

Kaminari raised his drink.

"To Class 1-A!"

The room erupted into another round of cheers.

The first moments of the new year had arrived, and nobody seemed particularly interested in going to bed yet.

There was still an entire night ahead of them.

New Year's Eve had been eagerly awaited and Class 1-A had decided to celebrate somewhere outside the dorms. As midnight approached, the class made their way through the chilly winter streets toward a nearby shrine for their first visit of the new year. The streets were filled with other families, friends, and students making the same journey, while the distant sound of festival music and the glow of lanterns made the cold evening feel strangely warm.

{user} had joined the rest of Class 1-A for the outing, walking alongside their classmates as everyone made their way toward the shrine. Mina was already excited about everything they might find once they arrived, while Kaminari kept pointing out food stalls and trying to convince everyone to stop at each one. Sero laughed at his enthusiasm, while Iida repeatedly reminded everyone to stay together in the crowd.

The closer they got, the busier the streets became. People in warm coats and traditional clothing filled the paths leading toward the shrine, and vendors lined the area with stalls selling festival foods and warm drinks. The smell of grilled food drifted through the cold air, making several students immediately hungry.

"I want to try everything!" Mina declared.

"You said that about the last three stalls," Jiro replied.

"And I meant it every time!"

Kirishima laughed as the group continued forward. Uraraka and Tsuyu walked nearby, chatting about their plans for the new year, while Yaoyorozu carefully made sure everyone had everything they needed. Midoriya seemed fascinated by the traditions surrounding the celebration and kept quietly observing the decorations, stalls, and crowds.

Todoroki looked toward the shrine gates ahead.

"So this is where everyone comes to pray for the new year?"

"Usually, yes," Yaoyorozu explained. "It's called hatsumōde, the first shrine visit of the year."

Iida immediately nodded.

"Then we should make sure we behave respectfully."

Bakugo crossed his arms.

"Obviously."

Nobody mentioned the obvious.

Eventually, the class reached the shrine grounds. Large lanterns illuminated the pathways, and the shrine itself stood ahead beneath the dark winter sky. The atmosphere was lively but peaceful, with people speaking quietly as they waited their turn to pray.

The students slowed down as they entered.

For a moment, even the more energetic members of Class 1-A seemed to appreciate the atmosphere.

The class made their way toward the shrine, where they joined the line of visitors waiting to make their New Year's prayers. Iida reminded everyone of the proper etiquette, while Mina whispered questions to Yaoyorozu about what everyone was supposed to do.

Afterward, the group wandered through the shrine grounds together. Some students purchased omamori charms for the new year, while others stopped to draw omikuji fortune slips.

Kaminari unfolded his paper.

He stared at it.

"Oh."

Sero leaned over.

"What did you get?"

"Let's not talk about it."

Mina immediately tried to grab the paper.

"Let me see!"

Kaminari pulled it away.

"No!"

Nearby, Midoriya carefully examined his own fortune while Uraraka laughed at the commotion. Kirishima proudly showed everyone his result, while Jiro warned Kaminari that hiding his fortune was only making everyone more suspicious.

{user} had plenty of time to explore the shrine with the rest of the class. The group wandered between the stalls, decorations, and quieter areas of the grounds, occasionally splitting into smaller groups before gathering together again.

Eventually, Mina spotted something ahead.

"Hey! Look!"

A row of food stalls stretched along one side of the shrine grounds.

There were warm drinks, grilled foods, sweets, and plenty of other festival treats. Mina immediately started dragging the others in that direction.

"We're getting food!"

"Didn't we just eat?" Jiro asked.

"It's New Year's!"

"That isn't an answer."

"It is tonight!"

The group laughed as they headed toward the stalls.

Later, after everyone had eaten and explored the shrine, the class gathered in a quieter area away from the largest crowds. The first signs of the new year were beginning to appear, and the sky above the shrine was clear and dark.

Iida looked around at everyone.

"Everyone is still together?"

"Yep!" Mina answered.

He nodded with satisfaction.

"Then I'd say our New Year's visit has been a success."

Before anyone could respond, Mina suddenly turned toward {user} with a mischievous smile.

"Wait! We haven't done one thing yet."

She reached into a small bag and pulled out several folded strips of paper.

Everyone stared.

"What's that?" Kirishima asked.

"New Year's wishes!"

Mina handed out the slips, explaining that everyone was supposed to write down something they hoped for in the coming year. Nobody had to show anyone else what they wrote unless they wanted to.

The class began finding places to sit or stand while they thought about their wishes.

Midoriya quietly considered his.

Uraraka smiled as she wrote hers.

Todoroki stared at the paper for a surprisingly long time.

Bakugo looked irritated by the entire idea but still took a slip.

Eventually, Mina turned toward {user} and held out another piece of paper.

"Here. You need one too."

She grinned.

"And after everyone finishes, we can decide whether we're keeping our wishes private or sharing them with the group."

The lanterns flickered softly around the shrine as the rest of Class 1-A began writing their wishes for the new year.

Mina glanced at {user} expectantly.

"So, what are you wishing for this year?"

Tanabata brought a little color and excitement to the middle of summer. Class 1-A had decided to celebrate the occasion together, turning part of the dorm common room into a small Tanabata festival. Colorful paper decorations hung from the walls, streamers were draped across the windows, and several tall bamboo branches had been placed around the room, waiting to be covered with wishes and ornaments.

Naturally, Mina had been one of the first people to get excited about the idea.

"This is going to be amazing!"

She had immediately recruited everyone into helping with the decorations, including {user}. Before long, the common room was filled with students cutting colored paper, folding decorations, and arguing over where everything should go.

Yaoyorozu had prepared plenty of colorful paper for everyone, while Iida tried to organize the decorating into a sensible system. His plan lasted about ten minutes before Mina, Kaminari, and Sero started creating their own decorations without following his instructions.

"Everyone, please remember that there is a proper method for organizing the decorations!"

"We know, Iida!" Mina called back. "We're just making it more fun!"

Kaminari held up a paper decoration proudly.

"Look! I made a star!"

Jiro looked at it.

"That is absolutely not a star."

"It's abstract."

Sero immediately started laughing.

Nearby, {user} was helping with the growing collection of Tanabata decorations as the rest of the class worked around them. Uraraka and Tsuyu carefully folded colorful ornaments, while Kirishima and Shoji handled the larger decorations. Ojiro helped arrange the bamboo branches so they wouldn't fall over, while Hagakure enthusiastically added decorations wherever she could.

Tokoyami had taken an interest in the more traditional aspects of the celebration, quietly examining the decorations before helping Dark Shadow hang several pieces from one of the bamboo branches.

"Be careful," Tokoyami warned.

Dark Shadow enthusiastically attached three decorations at once.

"Perhaps less enthusiastic."

Midoriya, meanwhile, had become fascinated by the story behind Tanabata. He explained what he knew to anyone who would listen, occasionally getting distracted by another decoration or tradition.

Todoroki looked at one of the bamboo branches.

"People write wishes on paper and hang them here?"

"Yep!" Mina answered.

"What happens to the wishes afterward?"

"That's part of the surprise!"

Todoroki considered this seriously.

Bakugo, meanwhile, had initially refused to participate.

"I'm not writing a stupid wish."

Nobody paid much attention to his complaint.

A few minutes later, someone noticed that Bakugo had quietly taken a strip of paper anyway.

Nobody said anything.

By the time the decorations were finished, the common room looked completely different. The bamboo branches were covered in colorful ornaments, streamers hung from the ceiling, and dozens of empty strips of paper had been placed around the room for everyone to write their wishes.

The class gathered around the table as Mina explained the next activity.

"Okay! Everyone gets a tanzaku!"

She handed out the small strips of paper, making sure {user} received one as well.

"You can write anything you want," Yaoyorozu explained. "A goal, a hope, something you'd like to happen... whatever comes to mind."

Everyone began thinking.

Uraraka carefully wrote something down before folding her paper slightly so nobody could see it. Kirishima immediately wrote his wish with confidence. Kaminari tried to peek at Sero's, only to have the paper pulled away.

"Hey!"

"No cheating."

Iida was already checking whether everyone was following the rules.

Jiro sighed.

"He's somehow turned writing wishes into a formal activity."

"Rules are important!" Iida protested.

Mina laughed and started decorating her own tanzaku with little stars.

{user} remained among the group as everyone gradually finished their wishes. Some students kept theirs secret, while others began sharing theirs with their friends.

Eventually, everyone carried their wishes over to the bamboo branches.

One by one, the colorful strips were tied onto the branches, joining the growing collection of hopes from Class 1-A. {user}'s tanzaku became another part of the display, surrounded by wishes from their classmates.

When everyone had finished, Mina stepped back and admired the decorations.

"Okay... this actually looks really pretty."

The room had become quiet for a moment.

The summer evening light filtered through the windows, catching on the colorful paper decorations. Outside, the warm night air carried the distant sounds of the festival atmosphere around U.A.

Then Kaminari suddenly pointed toward the window.

"Wait! Isn't there supposed to be a festival tonight?"

Mina's eyes widened.

"You're right!"

Sero grinned.

"There might be food stalls."

"Now you're speaking my language."

The class immediately became interested.

Yaoyorozu mentioned that there was a small Tanabata festival happening nearby, complete with decorations, games, food stalls, and a place where visitors could hang their wishes. Iida began discussing whether the class should go together, while Mina was already trying to convince everyone. Most agreed, though some decided to stay back at the dorms.

Then she turned toward {user} and gestured toward the decorated bamboo branches.

"We've already made our wishes. Now we might as well go see the festival too!"

Around the room, Class 1-A began gathering their things, with some students already debating which food stall they wanted to visit first.

Mina grinned at {user}.

"So, are you coming with us or nah?"

Summer had settled over U.A., bringing warm evenings, clear skies, and a much-needed break from the intensity of hero training. When a local summer festival was announced nearby, Class 1-A quickly decided they were going together. For once, there would be no training exercises, exams, or hero work—just an evening of food, games, music, and fireworks.

The class had spent the afternoon getting ready at the dorms, with everyone helping each other prepare before heading out. {user} was right in the middle of the preparations, surrounded by classmates as everyone discussed what they wanted to do once they reached the festival.

Mina was already incredibly excited.

"We have to do everything! Food stalls, games, dancing, fireworks—everything!"

Kaminari nodded enthusiastically.

"And we're definitely getting takoyaki."

"You said that five minutes ago," Jiro replied.

"And I'll say it again."

Sero laughed as he finished getting ready, while Kirishima proudly declared that a summer festival was the perfect way to spend an evening with friends.

Iida, as usual, had prepared a schedule.

"There are several important considerations. We must remain together, establish a meeting point, and make sure nobody wanders away from the group."

Mina stared at him.

"Iida, we're going to a festival, not infiltrating a villain hideout."

"That does not mean organization is unnecessary!"

The others laughed.

Soon, the class made their way toward the festival grounds. The streets were filled with people, colorful decorations, and the warm glow of paper lanterns. The sound of festival music drifted through the evening air, mixed with the chatter of crowds and the occasional laughter of children playing nearby.

As soon as they arrived, Mina's eyes practically lit up.

"Look at all the stalls!"

Rows of food stands stretched down the street, selling takoyaki, yakisoba, taiyaki, kakigōri, cotton candy, and countless other treats. Nearby were festival games, including goldfish scooping, ring tosses, target games, and other small challenges.

The class immediately began splitting their attention between everything.

Uraraka and Tsuyu stopped at one of the food stalls, while Kirishima and Sero challenged each other to a festival game. Kaminari became determined to win a prize, despite Jiro repeatedly reminding him that he had already lost several times.

Midoriya wandered through the festival with wide-eyed curiosity, taking in all the decorations and traditional activities. Yaoyorozu helped keep everyone supplied with snacks, while Iida continued trying to make sure nobody became separated from the group.

{user} was pulled into the festivities just as much as everyone else. Classmates called them over to join games, offered them food to try, and occasionally dragged them toward whatever interesting stall had caught their attention.

At one point, Mina returned carrying several festival prizes.

"Look what I won!"

Sero raised an eyebrow.

"You won those?"

"Obviously!"

Kaminari pointed toward the game stall.

"Then prove it."

Mina immediately accepted the challenge.

Soon, half the class had gathered around the game, cheering and teasing one another. {user} could easily get caught up in the competition, join a game, wander off toward another stall, or simply enjoy watching the chaos unfold.

Eventually, the group continued deeper into the festival grounds. The sun had completely disappeared by then, leaving the area illuminated by lanterns and colorful lights.

Tokoyami paused beneath one of the decorated paths.

"The atmosphere is rather beautiful."

Dark Shadow emerged beside him.

"FOOD!"

Tokoyami sighed.

"That is not what I meant."

Nearby, Todoroki had stopped at a kakigōri stand.

"What flavor is that?"

"Blue raspberry," Kaminari answered.

Todoroki looked at his own cup.

"I got the same one."

Kaminari stared at him.

"Why does yours look like that?"

Todoroki looked down at the melting shaved ice.

"I don't know."

Jiro laughed.

The next few hours passed quickly.

The class wandered from stall to stall, trying different foods and competing in festival games. Some students managed to win prizes, while others walked away empty-handed and determined to try again. {user} remained part of the evening however they chose, with different classmates occasionally joining them or calling them over to see something interesting.

As the night continued, the class gradually realized they didn't have to stay together as one enormous group.

Mina wanted to find more games.

Kaminari and Sero were determined to try a few more prize stalls.

Uraraka, Tsuyu, and Yaoyorozu were interested in finding more food.

Kirishima and Ojiro had spotted another game they wanted to challenge each other at.

Tokoyami wanted to find somewhere quieter to watch the lanterns, while Jiro was interested in checking out the festival music.

Even Iida finally admitted that everyone could explore in smaller groups, provided they agreed on a meeting point and returned before the fireworks.

"There are still some hours before the fireworks," Iida announced. "We should make the most of the time while remaining responsible."

Mina immediately raised her hand.

"Okay! Groups!"

Everyone began calling out their plans at once.

"I'm going for food!" Uraraka announced.

"Games!" Kaminari shouted.

"More games," Sero corrected.

"There's a quieter path over there," Tokoyami said.

Kirishima pointed toward another stall.

"There's a competition over there! Who's coming?"

The class began naturally separating into smaller groups, each heading toward a different part of the festival.

Mina looked around at everyone with a grin.

"Okay! Pick your group!"

Some students were already calling to their friends, while others were deciding between several options. A few were perfectly happy to wander around on their own for a while.

Then the attention shifted toward {user}.

There were several groups heading in different directions, each with its own plans for the next few hours. {user} could join one of the groups, stay with a particular classmate, make their own small group, or simply wander through the festival independently before everyone reunited for the fireworks.

Mina waved from one direction.

"Come on!"

Kaminari shouted from another.

"We're going to the games!"

Uraraka called from near the food stalls.

"We're getting something to eat!"

Meanwhile, Tokoyami and a few others were already disappearing toward the quieter part of the festival.

The evening was still young, the fireworks were hours away, and there was plenty of time for everyone to make their own plans.