Art || Todomomo

Chapter 13

"Costumes?"
"Check!"
"Props?"
"Check!"
"Actors?"
"......uhhhh......check?"
"Why does that statement lack enthusiasm and uncertainty?"
"I don't know man!"
Tenya and Izuku were rushing around,checking on last minute preparations and trying to find the actors.
"They're practicing their lines, they'll be here soon." Shouto came out of nowhere, sitting peacefully on a couch "And don't we have like one hour, that's plenty of time."

"ONE HOUR?!" Tenya and Izuku yelled at the same time and then immediately ran off to fix whatever they believed had to be fixed.

"Okay?" Shouto tilted his head in confusion.
I hope everything turns out well.

After one and a half months of preparation, the day of the festival had finally come.

"Alright everyone, great job with the lines, let's hope for the best!" Momo's voice was heard as she opened the door and led her classmates to the changing rooms.

"I hope everything goes smoothly." She sighed as she approached Shouto.
Everyone seems to be in a huge rush but she's able to maintain a level head and now she's more comfortable and confident around the others. I'm proud of her.

"It will." He replied.
"Also," Momo clapped her hands suddenly, "You did an amazing job with the props Todoroki! It was beautiful! I loved it!!"

"It was nothing." He mumbled, looking away.
Momo smiled,
He's embarrassed, it's cute. Really cute.

"Also, are you going home tomorrow?" Shouto asked,
"Yeah, since our play is only for today, my parents would want me to come home since I need to 'prepare' for the party and all." Momo sighed, closing her eyes, "Why do you ask?"
"I'll be going home tomorrow as well, guess I'll see you again at the party then." Shouto replied blankly.
"Hmm." Momo hummed and the two sat there in peaceful silence, both wrapped up in their own thoughts but comfortable in each other's presence.

"Two of you hurry up! We're on in fifteen minutes!" Ejirou barged in.

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"Sacrifices, she had to make many. It wasn't colourful. She came far, not every bad thing came into light and not every good thing was rightfully valued. She made it, but was it worth it? Being the strongest but the only one. How long will she last? Will she be valued?

That's why they called her edelweiss, a flower that only grew on high snowy mountains, known for it beauty and value, it's strength to survive. But just like how the edelweiss is short lived, so was she."

The final scene of the play had ended and the audience was silent. Almost as if they were put into a trance, everyone;dumbfounded, speechless.

Then one person clapped, then another and another and soon the entire  hall was filled with claps and cheers, everyone didn't just love it, they felt it, they really did.

"Great job everyone!" Mina squealed as the entire class gathered backstage,
"And we've made a pretty good profit too!" Izuku smiled,
"That's great! I'm so proud of all of us!!" Ochako pumped her fist in the air.
"When will they announce the winning classes for today?" Katsuki asked, a neutral expression on his face, but everyone knew that he was happy too.
"In around two hours." Tenya replied, "Okay everyone, we need to clean this up."
The whole class grumbled to this but nevertheless worked together.

Momo was happy, so very happy. The play was a success and everyone loved it, everything went according to plan. She was in a really good mood and not even the fact that she had to go to a massive party in a week was going to get in her way of enjoying herself today.

~Time skip~

"Okay, we're done." Mashirao  huffed as he sat down.
"Finally." Mina groaned, "We should definitely go out as a class some time soon, I'm so excited for the break."
"Me too." Asui joined in.

"Everyone, there about to announce the results, we need to go the hall right now!!" Eijirou came running in.

The entire class quickly made their way to the hall.

Momo was nervous, but in a good way. She would love it if they could win but she wouldn't mind if they didn't either, the fact that what she put her heart and soul into was appreciated was more than enough for her.

"Hey." Shouto whispered, "I have a feeling that you will win this."

For some reason, hearing him say that made her want to tear up.

Right from the start, he kept on encouraging me and telling me that everything will go fine and that it's really good. Though he may not show it in his face, I just know that he means it and it makes me so glad, so so glad.

Momo nodded, not knowing what to say.

"AND THE RESULTS ARE..." A teacher with long yellow hair and gold tinted sunglasses yelled,
"COMING IN THIRD PLACE IS CLASS 2C OF THE ART MAJOR FOR THEIR CREATIVE ART GALLERY!!!"
The crowd cheered as a representative of the class;  a girl  with orange hair and blue eyes went up to collect her prize.
"AND NOW! COMING IN SECOND PLACE IS CLASS 1A OF THE BUSINESS MAJOR FOR THEIR SPECTACULAR PLAY!!!"
The audience roared, "Yaoyorozu, I think you should go, you deserve it." Shouto gave her a small smile.
"Yeah Yaoyorozu, you can do it!" Her classmates joined in.
"Everyone, thank you." Momo whispered as she made her way to collect the prize.

This time Momo didn't feel that nervous, her head wasn't spinning. Her friends were right there cheering her on, happy for her. No one was accusing her, everyone was smiling at her, making her feel relaxed and appreciated.

She went up there and received the prize, smiling at her class.
This is for everyone, for all their hard work and effort.

"AND FINALLY. COMING. IN. FIRST. PLACE. IS.
CLASS 1B OF THE MUSIC MAJOR FOR THEIR AWESOME AMD INCREDIBLE CONCERT!!!" The crowd burst into an applause as a boy with yellow spiky hair and a black leather jacket rushed to the stage to collect the prize.

"GO KAMINARI!!" Ejirou yelled along with many of Denki's other friends.

"Good job Yaoyorozu." Shouto told her later that day as the two made their way to the dorm rooms.

"Todoroki, I really want to thank you for all the support you've given me throughout, it really helped and guess what! I wasn't that afraid of the crowd today!" She beamed, happy because he was the only one who would understand why she'd feel this much joy.

"I'm proud of you," He looked at her, his gaze firm, "Momo." With that he quickly made his way to his room, his cheeks definitely on fire (get it? Cuz fire? Okay, I'll stop now).

"Wait! Todoroki!" Momo called out, a bit stunned and really red.
"Y-yes." He stuttered, not turning around.
Why on earth am I stuttering!!
Oh wow, he stuttered, that's rare.

"Thank you again." She stopped, "S-Shouto." She hurriedly stuttered before dashing to her room, the two blushing furiously, confused, nervous but also light and happy.

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Hello! Hope you liked the chapter and if you did, please give it a vote ❤️
Also, I know I didn't write the entire play but don't worry, one day you'll eventually be able to read it... okay no more spoilers.
Sorry for the typos and please feel free to leave constructive criticism.
K, byeeeeee.