Try to believe walking down the lonesome road

[inheritance]

[With the start of their internships fast approaching, it's no wonder a good portion of the students in 1-A are too excited to properly concentrate during class. Aizawa, picking up on their lack of focus, eventually ends the class a few minutes early with a tired, exasperated sigh. Izuku grins guiltily at their teacher's retreating back. He can't exactly blame his classmates for distracted like this--picking their hero names and their first internship is pretty exciting. And a big step toward being pros.

Fidgeting with the bandages on his hands, Izuku turns in his seat and just happens to catch Todoroki's eyes. There's the barest flicker of hesitation before Izuku offers up a cheerful smile.] Todoroki-kun, have you already decided where you're going for your internship?

[The classroom's already emptying out, but there's no real need to hurry out like everyone else is. Besides, Izuku hasn't really gotten a chance to talk to Todoroki since the festival. Remembering how subdued Todoroki was during the medal ceremony has made it difficult for him to shake away his concerns. So Izuku gathers up his books slowly and waits for an answer.]

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I'm sure I did. [He can't even deny it because he knows himself and his merch habits too well.]

There's this limited edition All Might figure I want to save up for, though! It'll be coming out in a few months.

[And as much as he likes the other merch he tends to blow his money on, he wants the figure a lot more.]

[glaciers]

What does it look like?

[Maybe Shouto can just outright buy it. Besides that, it's interesting to learn about what kinds of things are limited edition instead of always available.]

[inheritance]

It's the figure of him in his second hero outfit!

[Sparkles surround him as he presses a hand to his chest.]

Merch of him in that outfit became really rare after he changed to his current one, and none of the old figures I found online were in great condition... I can't believe they're finally making a new one for his 25th anniversary as the number one!

[glaciers]

[heart squeeeeze

Give him a moment. Midoriya is just too cute.]

Really? I guess most people played with those figures instead of keeping them in pristine condition.

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[Izuku laughs.] I don't blame them! I took my All Might figure with me everywhere when I was a kid.

Anyway, now that I'm saving up for that figure, I should probably avoid that store in the shopping center. [He grins.] You know I'm horrible at resisting most of the things I see in there.

[glaciers]

Mm... I'm a little jealous.

Alright, I'll keep you away from it today. [But only for today. He's going to buy that limited edition figurine for Izuku. He's sure he can just place an early order.]

[inheritance]

[Izuku gently squeezes Todoroki's hand, knowing his friend must be thinking of all the merch he had never been allowed to have.]

We'll get you your first All Might figure soon! I promised, remember?

[glaciers]

As soon as I get to move out.

[But he does squeeze Izuku's hand back.]

Anyway, let's go find some knitting stuff.

[inheritance]

Yeah! Let's go! [Tugging on his hand, Izuku guides them out of the station and into the shopping center with a bounce in his step.]

Let's see... we'll need the knitting needles, and maybe we should get several colors of yarn for her to choose from!

[glaciers]

[He likes this a lot, actually. Watching Izuku like this, cheerful and happy.]

We can find a lot of yarn, right? Maybe a book with knitting patterns in it too?

[inheritance]

I think the craft store should have everything we need.

[Despite his excitement, Izuku sets a leisurely sort of pace as they walk through the shopping center, not wanting it all to be over too fast. They might be here for Todoroki's mom, but Izuku wants to spend as much time as possible with him, too.]

[glaciers]

[Shouto's in no rush either. He doesn't meet his mother for a while and he likes being around Midoriya.]

After that... where do you want to go?

[inheritance]

Dunno! I think I'm set on school supplies for now, and you already know I'm staying away from the hero merch...

What about you, Todoroki? Anything you need to buy while we're here?

[glaciers]

I want a new coat or sweater. I can regulate, but they're cozy.

[He just likes being comfortable.]

[inheritance]

You like wearing sweaters? [Interest: piqued.]

Come to think of it, I guess I haven't really seen you or any of our classmates in casual clothes before. We're always meeting after school and everything.

[glaciers]

I like them a lot. I have a bunch of them at home.

Maybe I can get you something too.

[Let him... spoil Midoriya...]

[inheritance]

Me? [Todoroki, no! Izuku shakes his head.] I-it's okay, you don't need to get me anything!

[Hastily, he tugs them toward the shop that he spots up ahead.] Look, the craft store is right over there! [Very subtle.]

[glaciers]

Are you sure?

[But he lets himself get tugged along.]

They have a big selection.

[That's a little overwhelming.]

[inheritance]

That's good, isn't it? It means we'll definitely be able to find something your mom will like!

[There... definitely is a lot of yarn, though. Solid colors, alternating colors, even ones that are spotted... Izuku studies the shelves with a serious air.]

Any ideas?

[glaciers]

[There's so many of them... Hm.]

Seafoam? She likes lighter colors like that.

[inheritance]

So we should look at pastel colors?

[Seafoam, seafoam.... Izuku's scanning the many choices for seafoam and then aha! He plucks one that's a soft, light turquoise from the shelves.]

Ah... we should grab a basket if we're getting several of these!

[glaciers]

[He squeezes Izuku's hand, still reluctant to let go.]

Stay here, I'll get it.

[It only takes him a few minutes to leave and come back. But it's feels far too long for her.]

[inheritance]

[Izuku's still studying the yarn when Shouto returns, but he smiles, dropping the yarn into the basket when he's close enough.]

Thanks! [He slip his hand back into Shouto's again.] Sooo how many of these things are we getting for your mom?

[glaciers]

I don't know how much yarn she'll get through in a week.

Maybe three? That way there's not too much clutter if she doesn't use it all.

[inheritance]

[Izuku hums in agreement.]

How about another pastel and then something cream colored? It'll be easy for her to mix and match that way.