NANAKO ended up getting the cold. she was sick the next day and momo and shouto would've visited their sister if it weren't for nemuri's orders.

midoriya and kaminari were instructed to not let anyone in so that nana could rest. only ochako and mina were allowed to go in and out of the room, for food, water, and anything nanako needed.

"prince tomura. it seems that princess nanako won't be able to join us as she has caught a cold", kurogiri said.

tomura immediately sat up from his bed. they were suppose to head out today so that they could make it for the ceremony tomorrow.

tomura got out of bed and immediately changed into some loose pants and a brown sweater.

"where are you going your highness? we're suppose to be leaving soon", kurogiri informed.

ignoring kurogiri, tomura sprinted to nanako's room. midoriya and kaminari bowed once they saw tomura.

"let me in", tomura demanded.

"I'm sorry prince tomura...but no can do", kaminari replied.

"I won't repeat it twice", tomura said.

a cough was heard from inside the room. "it's okay, just let him in", a faint voice said.

midoriya reluctantly opened the door, letting tomura rush to nanako's bedside.

"a-are you okay?", he asked.

nanako lightly laughed. "do I look okay?"

tomura usually would've had a comeback for nana's sassiness, however she was clearly not in the condition to be teased so he just let it slide.

before nanako could protest, tomura climbed on her bed and under her blanket.

"w-what are you—"

"shhh. just rest", tomura said quietly.

"tomura. you have your coronation", nanako reminded.

tomura simply ignored that statement and wrapped his arms around nanako, fully cuddling her.

"I'm gonna get you sick", nana said in a nasally voice. her head was still burning up and her throat felt like there was like a lump. every time she swallowed, she'd be reminded of that terrible feeling.

"just rest. don't worry about anything", tomura said.

nanako sighed. realizing that tomura's too stubborn, she snuggled closer to tomura's chest.

"are you wearing the lotion I bought you?", nana asked. although her eyes were closed, she smiled.

"mhm", tomura hummed.

they could hear the rain crashing down on nanako's windows. the droplets were soothing to listen to. it was one of those weathers where you'd definitely stay in and sleep in. so that's exactly what nanako and tomura did.

at least until kurogiri came in to ruin the moment. another knock was heard at the door. kurogiri entered while dabi, toga, and the rest waited outside.

"your highness, my apologies on interrupting you and the princess's time. however, we're already three hours behind schedule and I'm sure your father wouldn't appreciate you being late".

tomura scowled. he wanted to cuss kurogiri out but he also didn't want to wake nanako up.

"...ngh...", nanako stirred. her eyes fluttered open and tomura glared at kurogiri.

nana rubbed her eyes as she saw kurogiri in her room, standing before her and tomura.

"my apologies for waking you up, princess nanako. however, I've come retrieve prince tomura for his coronation tomorrow", kurogiri said as he bowed.

"oh". tomura looked at nanako. he didn't want to go. he didn't feel like standing in front of thousands of people and getting a crown put on his head. he wanted to stay in bed with nana and sleep.

"you should go now tomura. you have to go to your own coronation. your father wouldn't appreciate it if you didn't show up", nanako reasoned.

tomura reluctantly got out of bed, leaving the warmth and comfort.

he wanted to ask nanako to come along however he knew she still wasn't well enough to go. so he simply kissed her forehead and left.

"promise you'll be back?", nana coughed out.

"promise", tomura said as he gave her a small smile before exiting her room.

once he was out of her room, his stoic face was back on. he was going to get crowned and come right back. anyone who got in his way will die.

as he got on the carriage with toga, the rest either rode their horses or were the coachmen.

when they arrived, all for one was there to greet them.

"so, where's your princess?", all for one asked.

"she's sick", tomura shortly responded.

"is that why you're late?", all for one questioned.

tomura simply nodded. all for one was going to reprimand tomura for putting nanako before his own coronation but decided against it as it was now 2 in the morning. 

"just go to bed", all for one ordered.

tomura simply nodded and excused himself to his room. he immediately fell asleep as the trip was long and exhausting. what exhausted him the most was that now nanako wasn't by his side, or near him. he was away from his sunshine and stuck with a blonde lunatic and a burnt nugget.

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when morning came around, tomura was woken up by kurogiri around 5 hours later.

kurogiri dressed tomura in a formal black and gold doublet. then draped a large blood-red coronation robe over him.

"it's time, prince tomura", kurogiri said.

tomura quickly walked out, wanting to get this over with as soon as possible. he wanted to finish this stupid coronation and check on nanako.

when tomura appeared at the bottom of the temple, everyone started cheering. chants and shouts were heard, making tomura more aggravated than usual.

tomura stumped up the many steps, not even concealing how tired he was once he got to the top. facing the temple, the priest stood in front of tomura.

as everyone's shouting ceased, the priest started talking. tomura obviously zoned out. he was thinking whether nanako would appreciate flowers more or food. he went with the latter.

"ahem! prince tomura?", the priest questioned.

tomura was brought out of his thoughts. "just put the fucking crown on me already", he said underneath his breath.

the priest, already used to tomura's feisty attitude, complied. once tomura wore the crown, he was announced as the new king.

"all hail king tomura!", the people chanted.

tomura could've cared less. once he ascended down the stairs, the carriage back to the hero's kingdom was already waiting for him.

toga was back from the mini trip that tomura had sent her on, so now everything was set.

that is, until some random girl flung herself at tomura. rumor has it that princ—king tomura has turned more amiable. plus now that he's a king, he'd surely be looking for a queen.

"o-oh! I-I'm sorry king tomura!!", the girl said.

tomura didn't mind. he would've usually pushed her away but nanako told him that he had to be more considerate of others. thus, he helped her and walked into the carriage.

the girl watched in awe as the horses galloped away, taking the carriage along with them.

"don't count on him returning your feelings doll. he's already fallen for someone. and he's fallen hard", dabi said, bringing the girl to reality.

dabi then rode his horse and quickly caught up with the carriage.

"that girl was totally trying to hit on you", dabi said as he was right next to the carriage window.

"do I look like I give a fuck?", tomura nonchalantly asked.

dabi just smirked. 'and to think. she would've been hung if it was the old him'.