- Yaoyorozu -

"Alright. That's it for class today. There's only one week left before you final Exams begin. I'm sure you're all studying constantly, right?" Aizawa reminds us heading to the door, "Don't forget to keep training. The written exam is only one element. There's also the practical portion to worry about. Good luck." He exits the classroom and closes the door.

"I've barely taken notes all semester!" Mina and Kaminari panic.

"And with the sports festival and internship, I didn't have time to read the textbook!" Kaminari groans holding his head while Mina laughs trying to cope.

"It's true that we haven't had very much free time lately." Tokoyami admits.

"We'd barely learned anything when we took our midterms so they didn't seem all that hard, but I'm kinda worried about these." Sato was telling Koda, "We've been through a lot, and they probably won't pull any punches when it comes to testing us."

"As someone ranked in the top ten, I'm not that concerned." Mineta smirked.

"What! You were ninth in the midterms?" Kaminari and Mina exclaimed.

"Aw man! And here I thought you were one of us!" Mina complained.

"Don't you know weirdo little creeps like you are only likeable if they're kind of stupid! Who's going to love you now?" Kaminari questioned

"Everyone. Trust me." Mineta told them, still smirking.

"Ashido, Kaminari! We've still got time to study!" Midoriya reminded them, "That way we'll all get to go to the training camp together! Right?"

"Yes! As class rep, I have high hopes that we'll make U.A. proud." Iida beamed.

"It's pretty hard to fail if you just pay attention in class, isn't it?" Todoroki pointed out.

"Why you gotta cut me down like that?" Kaminari moaned. I couldn't watch them struggle any longer. I had to do something to help them.

"Hey, don't worry about it you two, I can catch you up to speed on the important topics if you want." I told them. Their faces lit up.

"You're the best, Yao-momo!" They beamed.

"I'm afraid I won't be any help when it comes to the practical though." I muttered looking down. My performance in the sports festival and my grandparent's words replayed in my mind.

"I've been studying, but... could you help me out too? I'm having understanding quadratic functions." Kyoka asked breaking up my thoughts.

"Really?" I was surprised.

"Tutor me, please!" Sero begged, "Classic Japanese is killing me!"

"Ah... is there room for one more?" Ojiro questioned, "I'm afraid I'm falling behind a little..."

"Pretty please!" They all asked looking down at me. They wanted my help? I gasped and felt my cheeks heat up.

"This is wonderful! Yes, let's do it!" I beamed jumping out of my seat. I never really had friends and I really did enjoy helping people - even if it was with studying, "

"Alright!" They cheered.

"Okay then. We can hold a study session at my residence over the weekend." I suggested.

"Seriously?" Ashido wondered, "I can't wait to see your fancy digs!"

"Oh! I must call Mother and have her prepare the great hall for us to set up; it'll be the perfect spot!" I gushed, "What kind of tea does everyone like? I'll have her make sure we're stocked. In my family we always drink Harrods or Wedgwood, so if you have any other preferences, let me know! When we're finished you'll all be model students! I'll make it my personal duty to push you forward!"

My mind was racing. I was actually having friends over! I didn't really have many friends when I was younger, I was seen as an old duck. But now! Wow! There's so much to prepare!

What tea set should I use? What about snacks? I wonder what learning methods work best for them?

"About that tea," Kaminari remembered, "I'm not so sure about the hairy one."

"No, it's from Harrods!" I corrected gently.

"Oh, well that's fine!" He reassured

"Are you sure? It's no problem for us to pick up something else!" I told him and he nodded yes, "What kind of snacks would everyone like?"

"Whatever you have is fine Momo, really." Kyoka said

"Alright! We'll meet at my residence on Saturday at two! Is that good for everyone?" I questioned. Everyone nodded and chimed in various agreements, "Then it's settled! I'll see you all then!"

Everyone but Kyoka and Mina nodded and went to gather up their stuff for lunch.

"Wow Momo, you kinda went a little overboard there, didn't you?" Kyoka asked with a chuckle

"Maybe, but I'm just so excited!" I told her as I gathered up my things.

"Oh, hey Momo, I asked my parents about the banquet and they said they were going to be on a business trip that weekend so I have to stay at home." Kyoka tells me

"Oh no! Really? That sucks." I remarked. I needed to be sure I had someone to accompany me or it wouldn't be pretty, "Hey, Mina. Would you like to come to the banquet for my family's company?"

"Sorry! I can't!" Mina said earning an elbow from Kyoka, "Oh! I meant when is it?"

I looked at the two of them. They were acting a little weird.

"In July, after the training camp." I told her

"What day though? My cousins birthday is around that time and she always has a big party that the whole family has to go to." Mina explained

"Oh! It's on the twenty-seventh."

"Darn! That's the day the party is! I was really looking forward to getting a fancy dress for it too!"

"That's ok Mina, I'll just ask the other girls after lunch." I reassured her, "One of them should be able to go!"

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"What! None of you can go?" I asked surprised. I certainly didn't think that all 5 girls would be busy the same weekend

"Yeah, sorry Momo! I'm getting a job this summer so I'm not sure if I'd be able to get off or not." Ochaco tells me.

"And my family is having a reunion that weekend, ribbet." Tsuyu says.

"That's the weekend my family and I are going on vacation." Toru finishes, "but I really wish I could! It sounds like so much fun!"

"Well, I don't know who to take now!" I groaned as we all walked back to the classroom

"Don't worry Momo! I'm sure you'll think of someone!" Ochaco reassured. We all broke apart when arriving to the classroom. Kyoka and I went to my desk in the back.

"Hello Todoroki," I greeted

"Yaoyorozu." He gave a nod in response. I picked up my backpack I had left in the classroom during lunch. I really needed to figure out who to ask to the banquet.

"Do you have any ideas about who I could ask?" I directed to Kyoka who just sighed and shook her head. She looked... frustrated?

"What?" I asked panicking. Did I do something wrong? Bakugo exploded and threatened Midoriya and Todoroki.

"Nothing, you're just kinda dense sometimes. I know you'll figure it out." She reassured as we started to leave the room.

"Goodbye Todoroki! I'll see you tomorrow." I said with a wave.

"Have a good evening Yaoyorozu." He answered. Kyoka and I left the room and began walking down the hall. I wasn't really close enough to any of the girls in the other classes to feel comfortable asking them.

I should probably stay with the people in class 1A. I know who not to bring: Mineta, Bakugo, and Aoyami. Too pervy, too angry, and too flashy. I don't want to spend a whole evening with any of them.

Not Kaminari. He's sweet, but he certainly wouldn't pass my grandma's inspection. Neither would Kirishima, Koda, Sero, Ojiro, Tokoyami, or Shoji.

That leaves Midoriya, Sato, Iida, and Todoroki.

Midoriya is really sweet, but he's just so nervous. I don't think he would be very comfortable in a fancy setting. So not him.

I really don't talk to Sato that much so I don't think he'd agree to spending a whole evening with me. So not him.

Iida is from a rich family too, so he would easily pass my grandma's inspection. Plus he's sociable and respectful. A great choice honestly, but he's too perfect. My grandma would never get over him. She'd want me to marry him and I frankly don't see Iida in that way.

That just leaves...

"Todoroki!" I gasped and Kyoka smirked.

"There it is."