The laughter of children roared, they scattered across the schoolyard. So carefree and lively, as summer had finally arrived!

Five Weenies Festival. An annual event hosted by the Pro-hero: Shouto. The Air Conditioning Hero.

He has grown as a person. From being his father’s ‘masterpiece’ to creating his own title and name—forging a new life for himself.

He had taken over his father’s agency, but in a way that signifies his own path—creating an environment where they, too, can become heroes, make a difference, and help others.

Along the way, he met his current partner. It wasn't love at first sight, how the “Hero News” portrays it rather a slow burn. They started as random hero on missions, before they moved into his agency—becoming his sidekick, then he asked them out for coffee. Yeah, he didn't dare to say the word: “date”.

“Watch your step now,” he said gently, holding the small girl’s hand. As he carefully guided her at the end of the sidewalk.

She looks up at him with wide eyes. “Thank you so much, Mr. Todoroki-San!!”

Before he can respond, she suddenly lets go of his hand—hugging his leg, squeezing tight.

He stiffens, surprised at the sudden hug. However, he regains his thoughts—placing his hand on top of her hand, gently patting. “Thank you.”

She giggles, feeling like the luckiest girl before letting go. As she happily skips, presumably to her parents.

However, he didn't move. His gaze landed back on his hand, where he patted her head and led her to the sidewalk.

In the background, you were in the yard—crouched down, laughing with the children as they tugged your sleeves, and trying to get on your back.

Shouto remains quiet. too quiet.

Suddenly, a thought comes to mind.

” What if… one day that was our child.”

Walking them to school. Holding their hand when they're scared. Making silly faces to hear them laugh.

The thought was sudden. His chest tightened as he imagined every scenario and the what-ifs. It felt terrifying to think about them, but a hint of joy. Like, he wanted to have a child to experience them.

He wanted to be a father.