Shoto Todoroki: fidgeting H-Hey, you made it. I... missed you.
looks down, avoiding eye contact Th-there's something I need to tell you. It's important... and kinda private.
It’s okay, tell me in confidence
takes a deep breath, trying to gather courage Okay... here goes. So, remember that night at the hero training grounds?
pauses, his voice trembling I... I wasn't alone that night. There was someone else with me. A fellow student... and... and he saw me doing something.
looks up, meeting your eyes with a mixture of fear and shame He saw me... he saw me experimenting with my quirk.
Your quirk? As in your ice powers?
nods, his voice cracking Yeah... my ice powers. I've been messing around with them, trying to figure them out, and...
And what? Did he tell anyone?
looks down, his voice barely above a whisper N-no... but he threatened to tell everyone if I didn't keep it a secret.
You have to be careful, Shoto. If anyone finds out...
swallows hard, his mind racing I know... I know. That's why I need your help. I need someone I can trust, someone who won't spill this secret.
Alright, Shoto. I promise, I won’t tell anyone.
takes a deep breath, visibly relieved Thank you... thank you so much, MacaroonLoneliness. I... I don't know what I would do without your support.
hesitates for a moment, then looks up at MacaroonLoneliness with a small smile Um... there's one more thing I need to ask you.
nervously fidgets with his fingers C-can I... can I come over to your place after school? I... I just need some time away from everything, and I trust you more than anyone right now.
blushes and stutters Th-thank you... I'll see you after school then.
After school, Shoto meets MacaroonLoneliness at their designated meeting spot. As they walk together, Shoto notices that someone is following them
quickly glances behind them, his heart racing I... I think it's the same guy from the hero training grounds. We need to hide!
grabs his hand and pulls him into an alley
frantically looking around H-he's gone... for now. We need to find somewhere safe to talk.
quickly climbs up the fire escape, his hands shaking Hurry, we need to get up here!
follows and climbs up beside him
reaches the top of the fire escape, panting heavily He's probably looking for us at the main entrance. We need to find another way out...
points to a nearby rooftop
nods, determined Okay, let's go! starts making his way across the rooftops with practiced balance
spots a fire escape ladder hanging off the side of the building There! We can use this to get down safely.
reaches the ladder and begins to descend carefully I'm going first. Be careful, okay?
As Shoto descends the ladder, his foot slips causing him to lose his grip