Ryuu's eyes slowly opened to unfamiliar pink walls covered with colorful posters and fairy lights.
For a moment, he was disoriented....then the sweet scent of strawberries and the warm weight pressed against his chest brought everything rushing back.
Mina's room.
He looked down to find her still fast asleep, her pink curls spread across his chest like a veil.
Her face was peaceful, a small smile playing at the corners of her lips even in sleep.
One of her legs was tangled with his, and her arm was draped across his stomach.
The sight made his heart swell with an emotion so intense it almost took his breath away.
"Good morning, beautiful," he whispered, pressing a gentle kiss to the top of her head.
Mina stirred at his voice, her golden eyes with their distinctive black sclera slowly opening to meet his.
For a moment, she looked confused....then her face broke into the brightest smile he'd ever seen.
"Mmm, good morning," she murmured, stretching languidly against him like a satisfied cat. "Did I dream all of that, or did we really...?"
"We really did," Ryuu confirmed, his hand moving to stroke her hair. "three times actually..."
Mina blushed prettily at the reminder, but there was no embarrassment in her expression....only warmth and happiness. "It's like I can still feel you in me," she said softly. "Like there's this warm glow connecting us."
She was right.
Even without active amplification, Ryuu could sense her contentment, her love, the way her body still hummed with satisfaction from their night together.
The connection they'd forged felt permanent now, deeper than anything he'd ever experienced.
"How do you feel?" he asked, genuinely concerned. "Are you sore? Did we push too hard with the amplification?"
Mina shifted against him, taking stock of her body. "A little tender," she admitted with a mischievous grin, "but in the best possible way. I feel... complete. Like I found a piece of myself I didn't know was missing."
Her words made something warm unfurl in his chest.
He cupped her face gently, marveling at the love he could see in her golden eyes.
"I love you," he said simply. "Not just the physical connection, not just the way our quirks work together...but...you. All of you."
"I love you too," Mina replied, leaning up to brush her lips against his. "Your gentleness, your strength, the way you make me feel safe enough to let go completely..."
The kiss deepened naturally, and Ryuu felt his body responding to her closeness.
Mina seemed to sense it too, because she shifted to straddle his waist, her movements causing the sheet to slip down and expose her bare breasts.
"Again?" she asked with a playful smile, feeling his rod pressing against her.
"Always," Ryuu groaned, his hands moving to her hips. "But we should probab—"
Knock! knock! knock!
"Yo, Mina! You awake?"
Kirishima's voice through the door made them both freeze.
Mina's eyes went wide as she realized the position they were in.
"Uh, just a minute!" Mina called out, her voice slightly higher than usual.
She quickly slipped off Ryuu and grabbed her discarded shirt from the floor.
Ryuu rolled off the bed and crouched beside it, completely naked and trying not to panic.
Mina's room was very feminine...so there was no way to explain his presence without revealing what had happened between them.
"Just wanted to remind you about the class meeting at nine!" Kirishima continued through the door. "Something about some new transfer students or special assignments. Mr Aizawa wants everyone in the common area."
"Got it, thanks!" Mina replied, pulling on her shirt quickly. "I'll be down in a few minutes!"
"Cool! Oh, and have you seen Ryuu? I knocked on his door but he didn't answer."
Mina's eyes met Ryuu's, and he could see her thinking fast. "Um, maybe he's already downstairs? Or in the shower?"
"Yeah, probably. See you at the meeting!"
Only after Kirishima's footsteps faded down the hallway did they both breathe sighs of relief.
"That was way too close," Mina whispered, helping Ryuu find his scattered clothes.
"We need to be more careful about timing," Ryuu agreed, pulling up his pants. "And I need to figure out how to get back to my room without being seen."
"There's a fire escape route," Mina said immediately. "My window leads to the external stairs. You can slip down and enter through the ground floor."
As they got dressed, Ryuu couldn't help but marvel at how natural this felt...the morning after conversation, helping each other find clothes, planning their next moves together.
Despite the complications, it felt right.
"Last night was perfect," Mina said softly, moving to wrap her arms around his waist. "I don't regret a single second."
"Neither do I," he replied, kissing her forehead. "But we should talk to Momo soon. She deserves to know how things went."
Mina nodded, though he could sense a flicker of something.....nervousness? Uncertainty?...through their lingering connection.
"Are you worried about telling her?" he asked.
"Not worried exactly," Mina said slowly. "Just... what if hearing about it changes how she feels? About the arrangement, I mean."
"Then we deal with that together," Ryuu said firmly. "All three of us. That's what we agreed on....complete honesty."
Mina smiled at that, the nervousness fading. "You're right. Besides, Momo's too logical to let jealousy override good decision-making."
"Speaking of which," Ryuu said, glancing at the time, "I should probably sneak out now before more people wake up."
They shared one more lingering kiss before Ryuu climbed out onto the fire escape, leaving Mina with the promise to see her at the meeting.
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The Class 3-A common area was already buzzing with morning activity when Ryuu arrived twenty minutes later, freshly showered and changed in his own room.
Several classmates were gathered around the large dining table, some eating breakfast while others nursed cups of coffee.
Momo was sitting at the far end with her usual morning tea, looking elegant even in her uniform.
When she spotted Ryuu, her eyes immediately began scanning him with an intensity that made him slightly nervous.
"Morning, everyone," he said, heading for the kitchen area.
"Good morning, Ryuu," Momo replied smoothly. "You look... refreshed. Did you sleep well?"
There was something in her tone...like she already k own what went down....which made him glance at her more carefully.
Her expression was perfectly innocent, but he could see the hint of amusement dancing in her dark eyes.
Did she know?
Before he could respond, Mina appeared from the stairwell, looking bright and cheerful but with slightly damp hair suggested she just left the shower.
"Morning!" she called out, bouncing over to grab some fruit from the kitchen.
"Mina," Momo said in the same smooth tone, "you're absolutely glowing this morning. New skincare routine?"
Mina's cheeks turned a delicate pink, but her smile never wavered. "Something like that," she replied, shooting a quick glance at Ryuu that didn't go unnoticed by Momo's sharp eyes.
"How wonderful. Self-care is so important," Momo said, her smile widening just a fraction.
Ryuu busied himself making coffee, trying to ignore the way his enhanced senses could pick up the subtle changes in both girls' emotional states.
Mina's contentment was a warm glow that seemed to radiate from her, while Momo's curiosity was sharp and focused.
Definitely knew something.
"So," Tokoyami said from his seat at the table, "anyone know what this meeting is about? Transfer students seem unlikely this late in the year."
"Maybe it's about work studies," Jirou suggested. "Or early graduation requirements."
As the speculation continued around them, Ryuu caught Momo's eye.
She tilted her head slightly toward the balcony doors....like a subtle invitation for a private conversation.
"I need some fresh air before the meeting," he announced casually. "Clear my head."
"Fresh air sounds lovely," Momo said, rising gracefully from her seat. "Mind if I join you?"
Mina looked between them, and Ryuu saw understanding flash in her golden eyes.
She gave him a small nod of what seemed like permission and encouragement all in one roll.
The balcony overlooking the training grounds was empty, giving them privacy for their conversation.
Momo moved to lean against the railing, her long black hair catching the morning sunlight.
"So," she said without preamble, turning to face him with a knowing smile, "how was it?"
Ryuu nearly choked on his coffee. "Mom—"
"Relax," she said with a gentle laugh. "I'm not asking for the details. I'm asking about the connection. The amplification rather. How it felt to share that level of intimacy with someone you care about."
He studied her face, looking for any sign of jealousy or hurt. Instead, he found only curiosity and what looked distinctly like anticipation.
"It was..." he paused, searching for the right words. "Overwhelming, beautiful, terrifying and perfect at the same time."
"The amplification enhanced everything?"
Ryuu nodded, feeling heat rise in his cheeks. "I could feel every touch, every feeling, every emotion....everything Mina felt, I felt too. It was like our senses were completely intertwined."
Momo's eyes darkened with interest. "And Mina? How did she handle it?"
"Better than I hoped," he admitted. "She helped me understand something important about my quirk....The connection we shared was real, Momo....like its built on trust and choice, not quirk manipulation."
"That's exactly what I hoped to hear," Momo said softly. "I can see the change in both of you....the way you move around each other now, and the contentment radiating from Mina. It's beautiful."
"Are you..." Ryuu hesitated, then forced himself to ask the question. "Are you okay with this? Really? Because if you've changed your mind about the arrangement, I need to know now."
Momo turned to face him fully, her expression serious. "Ryuu, seeing the way you and Mina look at each other this morning....the deep connection, the satisfaction on Mina's face...it doesn't make me jealous. In fact, It makes me excited."
"Excited?"
"To experience that kind of connection myself," she said simply. "To understand what it feels like to share that level of amplified intimacy with someone I care about. The polyamory arrangement isn't just about managing complex feelings, Ryuu. It's about all of us finding complete fulfillment."
Relief flooded through him. "So we're still good? The three of us?"
"Better than good," Momo assured him. "Though I do have some thoughts about moving forward."
"Such as?"
"Well," she said with a slightly mischievous smile, "I assume you'll want to spend more time with Mina over the next few days. First intimate experiences shouldn't be rushed past. But I've been thinking about this weekend..."
The suggestion made his brain hit a STOP sign.
But he agreed nonetheless.
"This weekend," Ryuu agreed, his pulse quickening at the thought. "Are you sure you're ready?"
Momo's smile turned confident, almost to a full blown grin. "I've been researching the intercorse between a male and a female....I'm very ready to move from theory to practical application."
Before he could respond to that intriguing statement, the balcony door slid open and Mina stepped out to join them, looking slightly nervous.
"Sorry to interrupt," she said, though her expression suggested she was mostly curious about their conversation. "But people are starting to gather for the meeting."
"Perfect timing," Momo said warmly. "We were just discussing how wonderful it is to see you both so happy."
Mina's nervousness melted into a radiant smile. "Really? You're not... upset about last night?"
"Upset?" Momo moved to take Mina's hands in hers. "Mina, seeing you glowing with satisfaction this morning makes me happy for you. And excited for my own turn to experience that kind of connection."
"Your turn?" Mina's eyebrows rose, and Ryuu could sense her emotions shifting from nervous to intrigued.
"This weekend," Momo said simply. "If that works for everyone."
Mina glanced between them, then broke into a mischievous grin. "Oh, this is going to be interesting."
"In the best possible way," Ryuu added, pulling both girls closer to him.
As they headed back inside for the class meeting, Ryuu marveled at how natural this felt...the three of them moving forward together, supporting each other through the complexities of their unconventional relationship.
Ryuu sighed inwardly. '*Sigh*, now let's see what this meeting is about',
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Author's Note: you know what time it is...