Finding Me (Todoroki x Reader)

Chapter 125

Night had fallen, and Shoto and I were just stepping out of the elevator to meet the others in the lounge room. Because we hadn't made a direct decision on what our class contribution to the school festival would be during class, Momo and Iida thought it best to host an emergency meeting after we'd all completed our homework despite the late hour.

"Todoroki. L/N," Ojiro greeted us as we joined the outskirts of the group. "Glad you guys could make it. Looks like we're all... Huh, that's weird: where's the rest of the raid team?"

"Not here," Kaminari answered beside him. "They're catching up on extra classes so we'll have to pick for them. Did you manage to finish your extra homework, L/N?"

I nodded. "Barely, though. The others and I were studying together before but they insisted I come down here instead of helping them. I'm kinda glad about it, though. My wrist was starting to ache from writing so many notes."

"Sounds rough," Ojiro noted. "But I'm sure they're fine. Speaking of missing people, where is Bakugou?"

"Sleeping," came Kaminari's dull response.

Typical. Despite his fiery temper and wild antics, Bakugou kept a serious and strict regimen, that was for sure.

"All right everybody," Iida called us to attention from his position with Momo on the couch. "Now that everything has quieted down, I have some thoughts about our list." A laptop sat open on the coffee table in front of my Class Reps, a long list of all our suggestions from earlier today lined up in a neat order. However, some were crossed out in red - obviously the ones we were not going to go with. "It's obvious we've caused some strain on the other students. It would make sense to do something that might raise their spirits in an effort to make it up to them."

"I don't disagree," Momo interjected, a solemn expression clouding her eyes. "We're aiming to be heroes, right? So, we should be aware about any trouble we've caused to others."

"Correct; and with that in mind, I don't think we can offer the students of UA a meal that satisfies their taste buds since their used to Lunch Rush's gourmet cooking."

"Aw man," Sero whined, scratching the back of his head. "So, food is out of the question?"

Iida nodded. "I believe that would be for the best. There must be another way we can be of service."

"You have to keep their needs in mind," Shoji suddenly spoke up. "If we're the only ones having fun, then the event will be a disaster."

Beside the multi-armed boy, Sato let out an exasperated sigh. "It's frustrating, but Lunch Rush is just too good."

I felt for Sato. Cooking was what made the sugar boy happy, in particular cooking for others' pleasure. To be told you can't do something that you're super passionate about must be frustrating, indeed.

"Okay," Toru started, crawling towards Momo on the couch, "so what then?"

"Well," Momo hummed, onyx eyes scanning the screen feverishly, "we can cut out all the food ideas. And that way we can focus on experiences. There's the maid cafe, the petting zoo, the obstacle course and... whatever a funhouse is."

"A zoo sounds kind of smelly and unsanitary," Sero piped up.

"Hm..." Toru said leaning back. "Stress relief."

"I still think a skit would be a lot fo fun."

I turned to find Kyoka standing not too far away from Shoto and I, a hopeful and dazzling look in her eyes. This Kyoka was quite different to the one I'd went to class with earlier today. The sudden change in mood had me suddenly curious. What was she thinking?