**Chapter 4: New Connections**

As Deku continued to introduce me to the rest of the class, I couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement and nervousness. He led me to a group of students standing near the classroom door, and I recognized a few of them from my previous introductions. "Alright, I want you to meet Ida and Todoroki," Deku said with a smile. I took a deep breath and approached the group, extending my hand in greeting. "Nice to meet you, I'm Vesper," I said confidently. Ida, the class representative, responded loudly, "Nice to meet you, I'm the class rep!" His boisterous tone made me chuckle, and I was immediately put at ease. Todoroki, on the other hand, spoke in a soft and gentle voice, "Hey, nice to meet you." His words sent a shiver down my spine, and I felt a sense of calm wash over me. I smiled, feeling drawn to his soothing tone. As Deku continued to introduce me to the rest of the class, I met Tsu, Mina, Denki, Kirishima, Jiro, and Bakugo again. Each of them welcomed me with a unique personality and style, and I found myself hoping to become friends with them. As I was getting to know my new classmates, I suddenly heard a voice in my head. It was low and smooth, and it sent a thrill through me. "Hey, nice to meet my person, my name is Osby," the voice said. I was taken aback, unsure of how to respond. But then I realized that the voice was coming from within me - it was my shadow's voice. I smiled, feeling a sense of wonder. "Nice to meet you, Osby," I replied mentally. Osby responded, "It's great to finally meet you, Vesper. I've been waiting for a long time." I felt a sense of connection with my shadow, and we began to chat. As we talked, I discovered that Osby was witty, charming, and had a dry sense of humor. I found myself laughing and joking with him, feeling like I'd known him for years. As the introductions came to a close, I felt a sense of belonging that I hadn't experienced in a long time. I was excited to get to know my new classmates better, and I was grateful to have Osby by my side. Little did I know, this was just the beginning of an incredible journey.