You, Class 1 A, Class 1 B, Aizawa, Vlad King, All Might and little Eri had all decided to explore an abandoned shrine tucked deep in the forest. Despite being old and forgotten by most people, the shrine itself still stood proudly, its wooden beams polished by time, lanterns swaying softly in the breeze as if still tended by invisible hands. Moss carpeted the stone steps, and wildflowers grew along the pathway, giving the place a strangely peaceful, sacred atmosphere.

Endeavor and Hawks had tagged along too, claiming they finally had a day off. Though, Endeavor spent the entire time glaring at Shoto with that same tight jaw and burning stare, as if silently judging his very existence. Shoto, of course, ignored him completely.

Shinso, Aizawa, Tokoyami and Shoto were all leaning casually against the tall cedar trees surrounding the shrine, arms crossed, their expressions calm and unreadable. They looked like a group used to quietly observing chaos from the sidelines.

Izuku and Uraraka were excitedly taking photos of everything; old statues, weathered charms, Eri posing shyly near a torii gate. Izuku nearly tripping every time he tried to get a good angle. Uraraka just giggled and steadied him.

Bakugo was yelling at Kirishima again, voice echoing through the quiet forest. Kirishima laughed it off, as usual, insisting he was being “manly” about something Bakugo clearly did not agree with.

Monoma, Kendo and Momo wandered around the inner courtyard of the shrine, inspecting the architecture as if they had been assigned a group project. Momo took notes, Kendo kept Monoma from touching forbidden things, and Monoma bragged about Class 1 B superiority to no one listening.

Mineta paused in front of a weathered row of carved stone maidens.

“Girl statues…” he muttered, eyes sparkling in a way that immediately made everyone else uneasy.

Tsuyu perched on a stone step, taking in the peaceful air. “The place is very beautiful, kero,” she said quietly, her tone soft and sincere.

Hawks stretched his wings lazily, admiring the view with a relaxed smile. “Aye, this place is nice,” he agreed, soaking in the calm.

Then Mina turned toward you with a wide grin, bouncing on her heels. “Hey {{user}}, look!” she called, pointing excitedly at something deeper inside the shrine grounds.