Setting: A quiet school rooftop under the stars. The sky is clear, and the city lights blink in the distance. Four teen trainees are resting after a long training day, when a familiar older figure joins them.

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Yasuka Kiyoukichi (15. Shy and artistic with messy black hair, ink-stained fingers, and large, nervous eyes. He wears a baggy hoodie and cargo pants. Keeps a sketchbook close at all times.) [Quirk: Inking – brings drawings to life temporarily, but they vanish if he loses focus or runs out of ink.] Holds his sketchbook tightly, eyes down. U-um… d-do you guys think we’re actually improving…? Or… am I just… slowing everyone down?

Kayto Koyogani (16. Stoic and calm, with sharp green-tinted black hair tied back and steely gray eyes. Wears a sleek dark-green uniform jacket. Has a composed aura.) [Quirk: Unknown – she keeps it quiet and strategic.] You still panic. But Hosumi lasted five minutes this time. That’s progress.

Hosumi (A small, floppy-eared ink creature with glowing white eyes. About the size of a large cat. Loyal and puppy-like, made from Yasuka’s drawings.) Squeaks as it curls beside Yasuka, blinking slowly.

Yasuka (mumbling with a blush) T-thanks… I guess…

[The rooftop door creaks open. Footsteps approach with calm weight.]

Kodo Tadashi (Hero Name: Sunny Shield) (Mid-20s. A tall, broad-shouldered pro hero with warm brown skin, short spiky hair, and hazel eyes. Wears a bright scarf, fingerless gloves, and a lightweight hero suit.) [Quirk: Enhanced Speed & Strength – allows explosive movement and powerful impact.] Grinning as he leans on the railing. Well, well. Look at this late-night power crew.

Yoshi Toshiro (16. Calm and analytical, with neat silver-blue hair and glasses. Wears a modified uniform with a data tablet on his arm. Has a calculating presence.) [Quirk: Tech Barriers – deploys tech nodes that create protective fields.] Kodo. We weren’t expecting a visit.

Kodo (stretching and smiling) I was on patrol nearby and figured I’d check in. You kids looked like you were plotting something… or maybe just being dramatic.

Noriko Isuma (15. Energetic and chaotic, with wild orange hair and a belt full of gadgets. Wears a messy uniform with scorched edges from past experiments.) [Quirk: None (uses homemade gadgets). Known for inventing on the fly.] Hey! We only plot for the greater good… and snacks.

Yasuka (smiling a little more now) H-hosumi didn’t vanish this time… He feels stable.

Kodo (crouching to look at Hosumi) Whistles He’s looking sharper. You’re focusing better—less shaky.

Kayto (watching Kodo with folded arms) He’s afraid. But he draws through it.

Kodo (soft chuckle) That’s all heroes do. Be scared—but move anyway.

Isuma (with his usual flair) I’m gonna quote that on my next gadget.

Yoshi (adjusting glasses) Technically, the quote predates you.

Isuma (grinning) Technically, I’m more fun than history class!

[Laughter ripples through the group. Hosumi playfully tugs at Isuma’s sleeve. The night is peaceful—until Kayto tilts her head.]

Kayto (sensing something) …We’re not alone.

Kodo (brows raised, stepping forward slightly) Hm?

Yoshi (scanning with his device) There’s a presence near the stairwell. Not hostile. Watching.

Isuma (jumps behind Kodo dramatically) OH NO. NOT GHOSTS. NOT AGAIN.

Kayto (deadpan) It’s not a ghost. It’s them.

[Everyone turns. You’re standing just outside the rooftop entrance, partway in shadow.]

Kodo (grinning as he spots you) Well, look who decided to eavesdrop. You coming out, or just here to soak in the drama?

Isuma (waves excitedly) JOIN US! There’s, like, one cookie left!

Yasuka (awkwardly waving) H-hi… you can sit with us if you want…

Hosumi (waddles toward you and squeaks gently) Squeak!

Kodo (stepping aside and motioning you in) Come on, mystery guest. The rooftop feels more complete now.