Three Orchids

Chapter 4: Yaoyorozu

Momo had to run in order to make it to her study session on time. She held her sessions in Aizawa-sensei's classroom. They originally held it at her house, but after the students and faculty moved into dorms on campus, they were held at the dining tables at class A's dorm. In the dorms, however, they found there were too many distractions. When Aizawa-sensei saw them one Saturday, he suggested using his classroom on Saturdays and, when they needed it during the week, after classes ended for the day. This worked so much better. In this environment, the kids tended to pay attention better and to take the lessons more seriously. She opened the door and saw her usual group: Mina, Kaminari, Kyoka, Mashirao Ojiro, and Sero from Class A. Kuroiro, Fukidashi, and Tsunotori from Class B, 2 business students Tanaka and Mori, and 1 general studies student Ueno. Bakugo was sitting in the front row with his English book and notebook on his desk going over notes. Just go about like you always do, Momo told herself. "Sorry I'm late guys!" She quickly proceeded to the lectern and got out her books from her bag. "So let's start with this week. If we have time, we'll look at past units."

The session went smoothly. She was pleased that Mina, or any of the other class A students for that matter, didn't bring up Bakugo's unusual presence. Perhaps they were too wrapped up in their own stresses over school studies that it wasn't on their minds presently. When she got to Calculus, Bakugo worked with a couple of students who needed some additional help. Momo heard him getting a bit irritated with Fukidashi who was really struggling with a specific concept. Bakugo took a deep breath and persevered. He had learned some patience over the last 2 years, but he could definitely benefit to gain a bit more Momo thought. At 11:30 Momo's watch sounded. Mina groaned. "I swear, I'm never going to get this! We have finals in less than 2 weeks! Ugh......"

"Your English is much better though. You just need to concentrate more on the math. Do you want to go over that last problem we didn't get to?"

Mina sighed. "No, my brain is so fried. Maybe later tonight? After dinner at the dorms can you show me?"

"Sure," Momo said.

"Hey Momo, a bunch of us are going down to the market for lunch. You wanna come?" Sero asked looking over at Bakugo and back at Momo.

"Actually I have some plans, thanks though," Momo replied with a smile. Bakugo still had his books out on the desk he had been working at. He was sitting and looking at something on his phone. Mina and Kaminari were leaving, both looking pretty dejected. They were both really struggling in Calculus. Sero looked as if he was going to talk to Bakugo, but thought better of it. All the students left the room leaving Momo and Bakugo alone. She started to erase the chalkboard. Bakugo walked over to the far wall and pulled down on a lever. This mechanism caused the wall to lower into the floor and revealed 21 numbered cubbies behind it. This was where Class 3A's hero costumes were stored. Bakugo walked over to the large lockered cubby labeled, "17." He pressed a button that dispelled a loud release of air and pulled a large case from the cubby. "Should I get my hero costume, too?" Momo asked.

"No. Just grabbing the gauntlet. Gym clothes should work. You bring yours?" Bakugo asked. Momo nodded.

"Are we authorized for Gym Gamma?" Momo asked.

"Yeah."

The two walked quietly towards Gym Gamma which was near the main campus building. Momo was a bit anxious and tended to default to small talk when she felt this way, but for some reason, she chose to stay silent. The gym was empty and was still set by one of Cementoss' designs. Cementoss would control the abundant amounts of cement found in the gym to construct many shapes and settings like mountains, hills, tunnels, and buildings. Currently there were a few hills, a couple of buildings, and one large mountainous shape near the back of the gym.