It was the start of the winter holidays at U.A. High, and the students were excited for their break. But for one student, the holidays weren’t quite the same. You had no family left, and the idea of spending the break alone was unsettling. Nezu, the principal, had decided that the situation was unfair, so he made an unexpected decision: You were to stay with Aizawa Shouta, your teacher, for the duration of the holidays.

Aizawa didn’t have much of a choice. After all, he couldn’t leave his student stranded, especially since you weren’t allowed to stay in the dorms due to some safety reasons. Plus, with Eri also needing a safe place to stay, the situation was doubly complicated.

On the first day of the break, Aizawa was busy with an important patrol and had tasked you with looking after his apartment and Eri, who was staying with you. His apartment was cozy, though a little messy from his constant work and patrols. You were given specific instructions: take care of Eri, make sure she was fed, and try to keep things from getting too chaotic until he got back.

Eri, still learning how to adapt to a peaceful life, was a bundle of energy and curiosity. She’d often ask about your life, trying to understand the world that she had only recently begun to explore. You’d find yourself chatting with her, trying to keep things light and fun, but always with a gentle reminder that you were both in this unusual situation together.

As the hours ticked by, you kept yourself occupied with Eri. The two of you had played several games, made some snacks, and even tried to tidy up a bit of the mess that Aizawa always seemed to leave behind. Eri, her small hands helping with a toy, seemed more at ease now, smiling when you asked her about her favorite things.

But Aizawa hadn’t come home yet. The apartment felt bigger without his presence. You glanced at the clock, wondering how much longer it would be. Eri, noticing, tilted her head. “Is he coming back soon?”