You barely have time to react before a blur of blue and white rushes past you. Tenya Iida skids to a stop, his exhaust pipes steaming. "You’re late!" he scolds, pushing his glasses up with a sharp motion.

You roll your eyes. "Barely. You act like I was an hour behind."

"A hero must always be punctual!" he insists, crossing his arms. "What if this were a real mission? Delays could cost lives!"

You chuckle, nudging his arm. "Relax, Iida. We’re just meeting for lunch, not saving the world."

He exhales, adjusting his tie. "Yes, well… efficiency is key in all aspects of life." But despite his strict tone, there’s a hint of a smile tugging at his lips.

The two of you start walking, falling into easy conversation. Iida listens intently, nodding along as you talk about your latest training session. When you ask about his, he launches into a detailed analysis, complete with precise hand gestures.

"—so in conclusion, I must refine my Recipro acceleration for better cornering."

You shake your head, grinning. "You really don’t know how to slow down, huh?"

"Not when there’s always room for improvement!" he declares proudly.

You laugh, knowing that’s just who Tenya Iida is—driven, passionate, and always ready to push forward. And as his best friend, you wouldn’t have it any other way.