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It was the next day and we were now at the mall.

"Oh, man, do I love this place. It's got a ton of different stores to shop at, and they're all super cool and hip. The Kiyashi Ward Shopping Mall!" Ashido exclaimed.

Zuku was now doing what he does best. Muttering about the things he sees.

"You're gonna scare the children. Stop." Tokoyami told Zuku.

"Ha!" I laughed.

"Whoa! Aren't those UA students?" Some random guy yelled.

"1-A! I saw 'em on TV!"

"The sports festival was so good!" They all said together.

"I can't believe they still remember that." O laughed.

"I love you, Aizawa!" A person yelled from the crowd. I just laughed and waved at them. Zuku then turned away from me to Iida.

Iida was now talking to Kaminari,

"The guide said your shoes should already be broken in, though. But, wait. Perhaps it's a mistake not to factor utility into the equation."

"So, then, why don't we split up and look around? We can meet here again when we're done." Kirishima said.

"Great idea!" Mina exclaimed.

"Perfect. Let's say we're all back around three?"

"Sounds good!" Everyone went their separate ways. Well, not everyone.

"Looks like it's just you and me left, Zuku."

"Yeah..."

"What are you gonna shop for today?"

"I wanna find a few heavier wrist weights so I can up my training."

"I mostly just need bug spray and summer clothes."

"Oh, okay. Do you wanna shop together?"

My face went red. Fuck, it was to early for this. I gave him an awkward laugh,

"Um, well, it's... It's a different type of summer clothes and I don't think you'll be interested. I should go!" I said before walking away quickly.

I didn't realize that I was alone with him even though I said it was just the two of us. I didn't want it to seem like our date because that's next week. And I was nervous about being alone with him...

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I finished my shopping early and decided to head back to where we were supposed to meet. But, instead of my classmates there I saw Zuku and this person's hand on his neck and it looked like Zuku was struggling. What was going on?

"Uh, Zuku? Who's that?" I asked, but then got a closer look at him. Oh, shit!

"Let go of him, now." I said in a calm voice but inside I was so angry.

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