On a brisk October afternoon, the vibrant leaves danced through the air, signaling the approach of Halloween. The Deku Squad—Izuku Midoriya, Shoto Todoroki, Ochaco Uraraka, Tsuyu Asui, and Tenya Lida—had decided to celebrate the holiday in style by embarking on a costume shopping adventure.
As they entered the bustling Halloween store, the sharp scent of pumpkin spice mingled with the heady aroma of candy corn. Rows of colorful costumes, spooky decorations, and shelves lined with candy greeted them. Excited chatter filled the air as kids and parents scoured the aisles.
Izuku's eyes gleamed with enthusiasm as he scanned the myriad of costumes. "Look at all these options! We should totally go as a group themed around our quirks!" he exclaimed, his imagination already racing.
Lida adjusted his glasses, frowning slightly. "That sounds impressive, but remember, we want to coordinate our outfits. We don't want to end up like last year, when you accidentally dressed up as a villain, Deku."
Ochaco giggled, tapping Izuku playfully on the shoulder. "It was kind of funny, though! Especially when you tried to explain to that old lady that you were dressed as a hero, not a bad guy!"
"Okay, okay, lesson learned," Izuku chuckled, rubbing the back of his neck sheepishly. "So, who has ideas?"
Tsuyu, with her unique style, raised her hand. "I think I could pull off a witch costume. You know, long cloak, pointy hat… it would match my amphibious nature with some frog accessories!"
"Perfect, Tsuyu!" Ochaco cheered. "You'd look adorable! I could be a witch too, maybe in a more playful way—like a cute witch with a sparkly dress!"
"Good idea!" Shoto said, placing his hands in his pockets as he glanced at the options. "I could team up with you two by dressing as a wizard. It would fit well with the whole magical theme."
"Awesome!" Izuku exclaimed. "Then we just need Lida! How about a knight? You could be the heroic protector of our magical world!"
Lida nodded thoughtfully. "That could portray my sense of responsibility well. A classic knight fits my ideals," he agreed, already envisioning a shining suit of armor.
Izuku beamed, his mind racing with possibilities. "Now, let's complete the squad!" He took a moment to consider. "How about I go as a hero, but in a different twist—like a steampunk version with gadgets!"
"Oh! That's a great idea!" Ochaco clapped her hands. "You'll look so cool, Izuku!"
They set off in different directions, excitedly picking out their choices. Tsuyu found a flowing black cloak with green accents, while Ochaco chose a sparkly, playful dress adorned with shining stars. Lida picked a sleek knight costume complete with armor, and Shoto, after scanning the wizard section, selected a rich blue robe, complete with a silver staff that had a crystal on top.
Izuku, deeply immersed in a section of steampunk attire, finally selected a brown leather vest paired with a high-collared shirt, accessorized with gears and goggles.
Once everyone had gathered again, they headed for the checkout, where they couldn't help admiring one another's choices. "We're going to be the most epic Halloween squad ever!" Izuku declared with a satisfied grin.
After paying for their costumes, the group decided to reward themselves with some Halloween treats. They ventured deeper into the store, filling their baskets with colorful candies and spooky snacks. The laughter and camaraderie were infectious, and it felt like they were celebrating not just Halloween but their friendship as well.
As they left the Halloween store, bags in hand and costumes ready, there was a sense of excitement in the air. The Deku Squad was ready to take on Halloween together, a patchwork of quirks, creativity, and camaraderie.
"Let's meet back here on Halloween night to show off our costumes!" Ochaco suggested, and everyone nodded in agreement.
"Absolutely! This is going to be a Halloween to remember," Izuku declared, and they all smiled, already imagining the fun they would have together on that magical night.