Izuku's hair was growing a bit too long for his tastes, and his mother's tastes for that matter. It was a big green mess and looked like a giant bush on top of his head. Having taken the train to Kiyashi ward mall from UA, Izuku gets of at his stop and walks towards the mall. There was a new salon Izuku considered checking out, since he was now living at the dorms and not at home. Walking through the mall, Izuku thinks back to the last time he was here, where he was held captive by Shigaraki from the League of Villains. Shaking his head, Izuku reassured himself that this would be a regular day out at the mall, no villain attacks. He walks up the stairs towards the second floor, towards the salon.

Stepping through the entrance of Salon, "Tress to Impress", the green haired boy talked to a woman with a bob of red hair and cat-like eyes, standing at a small desk.

"H-hi. I came here for an appointment? I called ahead yesterday."

"Sure thing. One sec." the woman sounded rather tired, but still did her job patiently, flipping through a datebook before getting to his name. "Midoriya, right? Take a seat over there and we'll get right to you."

Izuku didn't need much, just for his hair to get washed, dried, and cut. He was a plain looking kid by his own admission, but his hair was rather fluffy and had particular upkeep needs. Taking a seat absentmindedly, he reached for the nearby magazines and found some hero comics.

"Oh! I don't have this issue." He thought to himself as he read enthusiastically to bide the time while he waited for his turn. He had tuned out the busy sounds of the salon and read to himself, only for his concentration to be broken by a familiar voice.

"Midoriya? Is that you?" Izuku looked at the seat next to him and there she was: Mina Ashido, one of his classmates. Izuku had not talked to her all that often, just a few words here and there. However, he had noted that they had the same hair, so it shouldn't be all that surprising they might have the same hair care needs.

"Oh my God! Do you go to the same salon I do? That is so cool! We have something in common! That's awesome!" She was very eager to talk to him now, even if they really weren't all that close. He liked her well enough, but his shyness and their busy lives made it difficult. Still, she was very easygoing and friendly, so he was glad he had her company, as opposed to Bakugou's

"Y-yeah. I phoned ahead a day in advance. I can't get to my old barer as easily, since we're at the dorms, so I decided to check this place out. I heard they were really good." He spoke bashfully, offering a sheepish chuckle as he ran his fingers through his untamed green hair. "I'm getting a bit woolly."

Mina scoffed and grinned, playing with her own curly mop of mink. "Join the club, dude. Although it's probably easier for you. You don't have horns in the way." She giggled, then looked at him, eyes sparkling at a certain possibility. "Are you here for a wash and a cut too?"

Izuku nodded. "Y-yeah. I heard they carry my favorite shampoo. It feels really good and is great for my hair."

Mina stroked her chin and grinned. "Valor +, right?" she looked at him in anticipation. Izuku's eyes widened in surprise, before realizing that she probably used it too. It's funny how things work out sometimes, he supposed.

"Yeah. I guess you use the same one?" he smiled softly.

"You know it! I love how it feels! It's so gooood! Man, I can't wait for my turn." She beamed, Izuku looked at her as she gushed with excitement over something as menial as a haircut. And yet, he had to avert his eyes because of the blush filling his cheeks as he gazed and this spunky pink girl and her radiant exuberance.

"Maybe. It…might be cool." He hadn't really given it much thought before, but he supposed she was rather cute. Her appearance was striking for sure, but her personality was what was pulling him in. There was just something warm and genuine about her that was causing him to smile.

"Hey, Midori?" the girl asked as she put down her magazine. "You'll probably get all flustered and mumbly…I know it's a bit forward, but we should hang out together after this, since we're already at the mall together." She grinned widely. It was a welcoming grin, one that helped Izuku feel at ease. He was flustered for sure, but he wasn't opposed to getting to know this girl better. Besides, she brought up a convincing argument. Plus, they would be headed the same way anyway.

"I…I would love to…. Um…sure." he blushed and stammered, finally making eye contact on the final word.

"Really? She looked like she was about to burst into song for some reason as Izuku nodded awkwardly. "Yippee! It's a date then!"

Izuku immediately regretted his compliance, as his face turned beet red and he did his best to hide it. He supposed, though. He had nothing better to do and nothing to lose, so it might be fun. Once again, the silence was broken, as both UA students had their names called. Mina was excited as two empty chairs were gestured to, right next to each other.

"Awesome! We get to sit next to each other. Same hair! Same school! Same Salon! Same day! I feel a bonding moment coming on, dude." She cheered.

Izuku laughed nervously but calmed down and offered a sincere smile. "Yeah. I…I guess so. Shall we?"

"Indeed, we shall!" Mina complied, as the two took their seats next to each other to get their hair done. It turned out to be the beginning of an unexpected, but ultimately fruitful day.