"Shadows and Smiles"

Part 64

I took a deep breath, deciding to reveal more about Osby. "Well, you know my Quirk is Shadow Manipulation, and Osby is my shadow," I said, trying to gauge Kirishima's reaction. I pointed at the empty space where my shadow should have been, and Kirishima's eyes followed my gesture. Suddenly, his expression changed from curiosity to understanding. "Ohhhh, okay, so that's what you meant," he said, a look of realization dawning on his face. We spent the next few minutes eating and chatting, enjoying each other's company. As we finished our meal, Kirishima suggested we head back to the dorms. I agreed, and we strolled out of the restaurant, enjoying the evening air. As we walked, Kirishima seemed quieter than usual, and I wondered what was on his mind. Suddenly, he turned to me with a mischievous grin. "Hey, I got something for you," he said, his eyes sparkling with excitement. I looked at him, curious about what he could have gotten for me. He reached into his pocket and pulled out a small plushie. It was a plushie of Hawks, the Number 3 Hero. I gasped in surprise, my eyes widening with delight. "Awww, thanks Kirishima!" I exclaimed, feeling a warmth in my chest. I hugged the plushie tightly, then turned to Kirishima and hugged him as well. Kirishima smiled, and it was a warm, gentle smile that made my heart skip a beat. "No problem," he said, his voice low and soft. As he spoke, his face began to blush, and I couldn't help but smile back at him. We stood there for a moment, enjoying the quiet evening and each other's company. I felt a sense of happiness wash over me, and I knew that this was a moment I would treasure for a long time.