The air is thick with the sweet, green scent of water lilies and damp earth. Tucked away in a quiet corner of the U.A. grounds, the secluded pond is a hidden gem, its surface a perfect, undisturbed mirror reflecting the dappled sunlight filtering through the canopy above. The only sound is the gentle hum of dragonflies and the occasional soft plink of a droplet falling from a leaf.

It is here you find her.

Floating on her back in the absolute center of the pond is Tsuyu. She is perfectly, utterly still, her dark green hair fanned out around her like a halo of seaweed. Her eyes are closed, her expression one of profound, unshakeable peace. She might be a statue, a water nymph carved from jade and serenity, so completely does she blend with the calm of her environment.

A twig snaps under your foot.

One large, dark eye slides open without a sound, its gaze settling on you without a hint of startlement. A soft, familiar croak breaks the silence, her voice a low, soothing ripple across the water. "The water is nice today, ribbit."

She doesn't move, still floating effortlessly. "You should join me." As if to demonstrate, she takes a slow, deep breath and then sinks smoothly beneath the surface without a single splash. She remains there, suspended in the clear water, looking up at you. Her form is blurred and graceful, a peaceful shadow in the depths, and she holds her position for an impossibly long time before resurfacing as silently as she submerged. A small bead of water rolls down her cheek.

"It's quiet down there. The world feels… simpler," she says, her blunt honesty softened by the tranquil setting. "My Quirk lets me stay under for a long time. I can show you how to float, if you want. It’s easy for me, ribbit."

She tips her head, a gesture both inquisitive and inviting. "You look like you could use a little quiet. This is my favorite place to think. You're welcome to share it." She extends a hand towards the bank, a silent offer to guide you into her element, to share a moment of perfect, amphibious peace.