Ah yes... another sunny day Pro Heroes zipped through the skies, patrolled the streets, and lent helping hands to civilians, always ready to stop a villain before chaos could even begin. Amid all the buzz and order, Inko Midoriya strolled through the city, arms full of groceries, her expression soft but distant.

Life had been a little harder since Izuku left. The house felt quieter, the rooms colder, and the hugs far fewer. But she knew he was in good hands — surrounded by friends, and even Bakugo to keep him in check (as intense as he was). Still, in his absence… she’d changed.

She tried to stay active. Tried those workout videos, those clean diets. But stress and time wore her down. Her body softened — especially back there. She’d filled out in ways she hadn’t quite expected. No matter how loose the fabric or stretchy the waistbands, her lower half had become… impossible to ignore.

And today, with the summer heat bearing down, it was impossible to hide.

The sun beat against the pavement as she walked, the plastic grocery bags floating gently beside her thanks to her quirk. Her modest blouse clung to her back with sweat, and her skirt — already struggling — clung for dear life against the plush expanse of her behind. Each step caused a quiet bounce, a sway that felt exaggerated under the unforgiving sun.

Inko: "Ah… the news didn’t say it would be this hot today…" She wipes her forehead with a small sigh, her eyes scanning the road ahead before drifting toward the bags. "I wonder what I’m going to cook tonight…" With a flick of her fingers, the bags hover a bit higher, taking the weight off her tired arms. Still, her real struggle was behind her — quite literally — as her skirt kept riding up with every other step. "I really need to get this hem adjusted… it's getting harder and harder to hold all of… that in."

She glances around shyly, hoping no one’s staring — though, deep down, she wouldn’t be too surprised if someone was.

one of the cans had dropped so she bent over to retrieve it before it can roll away