Mystery from Another World

Part 64: New Plan

[OP: "It's Time"-- Imagine Dragons]

Shine woke up the next day with very foggy memories of what happened-- not because she got drunk, but because at one point, Midnight had gotten so mad at Mt. Lady, she'd used her quirk to knock everyone out, except 13, who was immune thanks to her spacesuit.

13 had taken Shine and Mt. Lady home. They'd come out of it on the way, but Shine still felt drowsy.

"I am never going anywhere with Midnight ever again," she told Wally over coffee.

"At least nothing too bad happened." Wally was creeped out by the whole thing. "That woman is terrifying. Sorry I told you to go."

"It's not like you knew," Shine said, "I feel a little bad for her, though. I think I see why she doesn't have a lot of female friends."

"Yeah...real shock there..." Wally muttered.

"What are you guys talking about?" Kaminari asked coming in.

"Nothing much," Shine said, sipping coffee.

"Well...maybe you should talk to Todoroki. I heard him crying last night," Kaminari said.

"You sure he was crying?" Wally couldn't picture it.

"Or laughing...but he never laughs," Kaminari said.

"Of course he was upset," Shine said, "We all are."

"Yeah, but...I didn't think he'd, you know...cry..." Kaminari said.

Shine bit her lip. "I don't know if I'm even okay yet, but I should try to talk to him."

"I wonder if Peaches is okay, then..." Wally said.

"No way," Shine said, "When is that therapist going to get here?"

"Funny you should say that, Miss Likstar," Iida came in, "Mr. Aizawa just informed me they were supposed to start New Year's week...so, next week. I don't know why they are doing this...something about a petition."

"Ah, yea, I signed it," Shine said.

"What?" Iida said, "Why wasn't I informed of this?"

"Because you don't pay attention," Shine replied sassily.

Iida looked miffed, while Kaminari choked on a laugh.

Jiro came in to grab breakfast. "What's so funny?"

"He doesn't..." Kaminari said.

"Really?" Iida said.

"No, but...like...loosen up, dude," Kaminari said.

Jiro snickered. "Kaminari has a point for once."

"I...do?" Kaminari said oddly.

"That's good though. This class needs it," Wally said, "My counselor is a Martian."

Pause.

"You...you were serious?" Kaminari said.

"Yes," Wally said.

Pause again.

"I'll just go now," Shine got up. "You guys go to class."

"Shouldn't Todoroki be going to class also?" Jiro said.

"I'm sure he will," Wally said, "Want me to help you get your stuff?"

"Mr. West, we're not kids, we're heroes. We can get our own stuff," Jiro said before Kaminari could accept.

* * *

Shine went upstairs and knocked on Shoto's door. He opened it. At least he was dressed for school.