TodoMomo: After the Rainfall

Under the Rainfall: Episode 14

"Christmas"

Christmas Eve finally arrives, and the entirety of Class 1-A, The Big Three, and Eri are all lounging around in the holiday-decorated living room.

Mirio: ...and when two people happen to fall under the mistletoe, they have to kiss each other, or else they'll be cursed!

Mirio holds the mistletoe above himself to demonstrate.

Eri: C-Cursed...? B-But, Lemillion, l-look who's sitting under the "mistletoe"...

Mirio looks up and scratches his forehead. Sitting beside him are his fellow Big Three members, Tamaki Amajiki and Nejire Hado, who are both sitting under the mistletoe in which Mirio is holding up.

Mirio: Oh, is that so? Well, I don't really know what to do now!

Tamaki: I... I h-have to k-kiss H-Hado...?!

Tamaki looks towards Nejire, who is still as clueless as ever to the current situation.

Nejire: Amajiki, Amajiki! What does that mean — you gotta tell me, you gotta! Do we have to kiss so we aren't cursed, or what?!

Tamaki: *Blush* W-Well... I-I don't think the curse is real anyways, s-so we don't h-have to... *Gulp*

Eri: B-But, Suneater... I'd f-feel bad if you were cursed all because of the mistletoe...! Please kiss the fairy, I don't want to see anything bad happen to you!

Tamaki looks towards the innocent Eri who is genuinely worried about the mistletoe curse.

Tamaki: W-Well... If it's for Eri, th-then I guess-

Nejire: *Smooch* Mwah!

Nejire had grabbed Tamaki and had given him a quick peck on the lips.

Tamaki: A-Ah, H-Hado?!

Nejire: It's not a big deal, you big kitten! Besides, I don't wanna get cursed either, so we had to anyway!

Tamaki suddenly falls over in gleaming redness.

Eri: S-Suneater?!

Nejire: Ahh! Amajiki, are you okay?!

Tamaki: *Blush* I'm so embarrassed. I just k-kissed a girl... a pretty one at that!

Mirio: Huh, weird. Maybe I should give it a go?

Tamaki: MIRIO!

As the Big Three's shenanigans continue, Momo cautiously walks downstairs along with Kyoka, attracting the attention of her classmates.

Momo: A-Ah... Greetings, everyone.

Eijiro: Hey, Yaoyorozu! Go sit down by that couch, we'll get you started off with some drinks.

Kyoka takes a seat on the couch, and Momo follows. Momo begins anxiously awaiting Shoto's arrival.

Momo: K-Kyoka, where is he?

Kyoka: He'll be right down in a second, okay? I think Bakugo and Aoyama are dressing him up all nice for you.

Momo: I'd expect Aoyama to know about things like that, but why Bakugo?

Kyoka: Huh? You've never asked him about fashion advice before? All the girls and even some of the guys have.

Momo: This is the first I've heard of it.

Kyoka: He might not look like it, but Bakugo has a wardrobe to die for.

Kyoka looks towards the direction of the stairs, and sees Katsuki and Yuga walking downstairs in flashy formal wear.

Kyoka: Speak of the devil...

Yuga: Looking sharp, Monsieur Bakugo!

Katsuki: Heh, not too shabby yourself, Twinkles.

Izuku: You're awfully in a good mood, Kacchan!

Katsuki: *Groan* Yeah, yeah, whatever. It's Christmas so I'll make an exception, but don't think I still owe you anything, you damn nerd!

Izuku: (Wow! We had a semi-wholesome interaction!)

Katsuki: Alright enough, move outta the fuckin' way, Deku. YOU'RE UP NEXT, HALF-N'-HALF, COME ON DOWN!

With that being said, Shoto shyly walks downstairs in formal-casual wear. He walks downstairs alongside Katsuki and Yuga, Shoto still looking somberly towards the floor.

Yuga: Ahem — Now, if you'll excuse me, I promised Sato to help bake. Au revoir!

Shoto continues looking down at his hands. He is holding a small, carefully wrapped gift box.

Katsuki: So?

Shoto: So what...?

Katsuki: So go fucking talk to her, dumbass.

Shoto: *Gulp* I-I... I'm still scared...

Katsuki: Shoto-roki, look, I might come off as an asshole most of the time-

Shoto: "Might" is quite a generous word...

Katsuki: Shut the fuck up before I "King Explosion Murder" your ass back to the stone age. *Cough* — Anyway, as I was saying... You're a cool guy in my book, and I want to help however I can.

Shoto: *Sigh* Y'know, you're a really nice person when you try to be.

Katsuki: I'm only doing this because hearing Ponytail cry everyday at school is getting really damn annoying! Now go and talk to her, okay?!

Shoto: J-Just... hold on a second. I need to catch my breath before I do.

Katsuki: *Sigh* Fine, you asked for it,

Katsuki grabs Shoto by the collar and forcefully drags him to where Kyoka and Momo are sitting.

Kyoka: *Cough *Cough* — Eyy, Kacchan! What's goin' on?

Katsuki: *Cough* *Cough* dontfuckingcallmethat *Cough* — *Smile* Yaoyorozu, Jiro. Look who finally decided to show his face.

Shoto: H-Hello... Jiro, M-Momo...

Momo: *Nod* H-Hello...

Kyoka: Yao-momo and I were just talking about... girl stuff, y'know? Ahahaha!

Katsuki: Oh, really? That's a shame! AhahaHAHaha...?

Kyoka and Katsuki's fake laughter and obvious sarcasm only adds more awkwardness and tension to the situation.

Kyoka: Ah, dang! Kacchan, I just remembered something! Mr. Aizawa told us to do something at his room real quick!

Katsuki: *Whisper* I told you not to FUCKING call me that! — *Loudly* Ahem! Yeah, you're right! We should probably leave these two alone together for the time being!

Kyoka: Ah, I see! Well, come on then! We can't leave Aizawa waiting!

Katsuki: Ha. Ha. Ha. Yes, let's.

Kyoka: Welpbyemomoseeyouinabitbyebyenowhavefunyoutwo!

Katsuki and Kyoka immediately stand up and begin speedily walking away. Denki approaches the two escapees.

Denki: You better not think of any funny business while you're out with Jiro, Kacchan...

Katsuki grabs Denki by the shirt and begins violently shaking him.

Katsuki: CAN YOU EXTRAS STOP CALLING ME THAT, AND JUST DIE ALREADY?!

Izuku: Kacchan, what's wrong?!

Katsuki: YOU-! — *Groan* Fine, Deku gets a pass.

Kyoka: Stick to the script, Bakugo!

Katsuki: Yeah, what she said! Let's just fucking go already, you asswipes.

Katsuki grabs Denki and Izuku and begins leaving the scene with Kyoka, leaving Shoto and Momo alone with each other's company.