𝐇𝐢𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐢 『Bakugo Katsuki』

◆Chapter 84.5◇

Shortly after the school festival ended, November came to an end. Just before it could, though, Aizawa invited Ochaco, Tsuyu, Ejirou, Izuku, and Miyuki to the teachers' dorm building. He didn't quite say why, but he didn't need to as the five students saw Eri sitting there on the couch when they arrived.

She wore a sky blue dress this time and her hair was being done by Nejire who sat beside her. Naturally, the five of them were curious about why she was there and looked to their teacher for answers.

"We're going to take care of her here at UA," Aizawa explained.

"I didn't think I'd be able to see her again so soon for so long!" Izuku exclaimed, surprised.

"Hey," Ejirou greeted as he knelt down in front of the girl.

"Oh, yay, it's Eri-Chan!" Ochaco cheered.

"You remind me of my little sister," Tsuyu said. "Welcome."

"Thank you," Eri replied softly.

"Sensei, how did this come about...?" Miyuki asked, turning to Aizawa for more answers.

"She couldn't stay at the hospital forever," Aizawa explained before motioning for them to go outside. The five first years, including Mirio and Tamaki, followed him outside the building. "It looks like Eri-Chan was abandoned by her parents. And the head of the Shie Hassaikai, who's related to her by blood, has been in a coma for a long time, so she currently has nowhere to go."

"And you might've already heard from sensei," Mirio stepped in, "but the horn that Eri-Chan's Quirk is released from..."

"Yes, I heard that it'd gotten smaller and was fine now," Ejirou responded.

"It's starting to get bigger again slowly," Mirio informed them.

"Then, in order to keep that from happening again...?" Ochaco inquired.

"That's how it is," Aizawa said with finality. "So, that's why we're taking care of her instead of sending her to an orphanage. We'll watch her in the teacher's dorm. We'll see how she is and help her find a way to live with that great power. There are things we need to check, too..." he closed his eyes and exhaled softly. "Anyway, we'll take things step by step."

"That sounds like a lot of work for you, Aizawa-sensei," Tsuyu pointed out to her teacher with concern.

"That's where I come in!" Mirio exclaimed, his hand shooting up. "I'm on a temporary absence from school, and I'm friends with Eri-Chan! I'm sure you're all busy, but stop by and visit some time."

"Of course!" The five first years chorused.

"If Eri-Chan's body and soul become stable, then the resurrection of the invincible man will not be far off," Tamaki assured his best friend gently, resting a hand on his shoulder.

"I hope that's what happens, right?" Mirio replied cheerily. He laughed amicably, his posture relaxed with his hands behind his head.

"Sorry to be asking this of you already, third year, but can you take care of her for a while?" Aizawa requested of Mirio.

"Roger!" The lively blonde replied. "Let's play Othello!"

"May we join you, Mirio-senpai?" Miyuki asked hopefully.

"Sasaki, take everyone back to the dorm," Aizawa instructed the half-and-half girl, much to her confusion. "You have guests arriving soon."

Everyone returned to the dormitory shortly afterwards and changed into their lounge wear as they relaxed in the common area. It felt like it had been a long time since they were able to sit back so freely, especially since they had all that school work to catch up with and prepare for the school festival.