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The sun had set over Celestial City, blanketing its bustling streets in a serene, starlit glow.
The academy had grown quiet, with students winding down after a long day of rigorous training and preparation for the next big challenges.
In the training room, Dabi sat at his desk, staring at the last remnants of his notes for the day.
The thought of an earlier promise flitted through his mind a casual remark he'd made to Jeni and Kiba about treating them to something nice outside the academy.
Dabi knew he needed a break, and they asked to go today. He picked up his communication crystal and reached out to both Jeni and Kiba.
The crystal glowed faintly as Kiba's voice came through.
"Dabi? What's up?" Kiba asked.
"Hey, as I promised you Jeni we'd go out for a treat? As you both said, tonight could be the night."
