Holiday

The next day, Haku escorted Zabuza to the front door of the Class 1 dormitory at 6 am. Haku that morning looked gloomy because he always thought about what his friends would think of him because he had told him about his dark past. Zabuza also deliberately chose the time early in the morning so that Haku would not be embarrassed if he had to pass by his friends.

"I'll go first, Haku. For the time being, you are not allowed to leave the UA environment. Wait for the decision of the principal and the police to come down." Zabuza said.

"I understand, uncle. At least I still have time to play with Eri." Haku said with a smile.

Zabuza felt sad for Haku who always forced himself to smile when he was suffering. He then stroked her hair and said, "Whatever the outcome, we will live it together. I promise.".

"Yes." Haku also felt happy and very grateful to have Zabuza who was always kind and loyal to him. Truly a father figure for Haku. Zabuza walked away then disappeared quickly.

Haku took a deep breath before finally going back inside. He had sensed that there were several people below as he escort Zabuza outside. When he went inside, he saw Iida, Yaoyorozu, Midoriya, Uraraka, Tsuyu, and Todoroki. They all woke up early so they could talk to Haku.

"What is it?" asked Haku but this time there was no smile on Haku's face. Now he put on a serious face that hides his sadness and shame.

"We want to talk to you. Do you have time?" asked Midoriya. Haku was silent for a moment before answering the question.

"Okay. Let's just talk outside." Haku said then left and the others followed him from behind. Haku stood a few meters ahead with his back to the others. No one started the conversation because no one knew where to start. Finally, Haku opened his mouth.

"Why am I still here?" asked Haku.

"Eh?"

"You all already know that I am an assasin. So, when I fell asleep, why am I still in this dorm? Even if the decision from the authorities hasn't come down, I should have been locked up somewhere. My hands should also be in handcuffs by now. Why am I still free?" asked Haku.

Everyone was silent hearing the question from Haku who sounded resigned. "It's because we want it that way." said Todoroki.

"What?" asked Haku who then turned around and looked at Todoroki.

"We never once thought of you as a villain or murderer after seeing your past yesterday." Todoroki said to which the others agreed.

Haku was surprised. "Why is that? I don't understand. You can clearly see that I have killed many innocent people without mercy."

"You took those people's lives out of necessity! You did all that so that you yourself would not be killed by the higher-ups in your village!" Uraraka said.

"There's no differents! Even if they gave the orders, I was the one who took their lives with my own hands! What do you think is the difference between me and the villains here? Do you really want to let a villain kill innocent people just because he was forced by someone else?" asked Haku.

Hearing this, everyone fell silent. But before long, Midoriya opened his mouth. "You are different Haku. That is the past. And now, you're trying to use your powers for good. You never again use your powers to kill innocent people. You regret all your actions and try your best to penetrate your sins. You always reflect on all your actions and try to be better. Not everyone can do what you've been doing all this time. Not everyone can turn out to be good like you." Midoriya said.

"Midoriya-kun is right. Being a bad person is easy, but being a good person is difficult. From the start, you're a good person, but you were forced to become a bad person by those irresponsible people. And you should be appreciated for being able to regain your senses and not be a villain. In my opinion, you are a person who should be an example for everyone that anyone has a second chance to change for the better." Iida said.

"No matter what others say, I don't want to think of you as a villain. In my opinion, your present actions are more important than your past. I actually admire you more because the strength of your heart is very strong so that you can still be a good person even though you are always faced with suffering at your young age. People with weak hearts, would have become villains if they had a past like yours." Yaoyorozu said.

"When I found out about your past, I couldn't stop crying. You've been through a lot of painful things in the past but you can still smile in front of us all. I have great respect for you, because of your matchless generosity. If I were in your place, I might not be strong enough and commit suicide. But, you persisted until the end and came out of your despair." Uraraka said.

"Everyone has faults. Nothing is perfect in this world. Everyone has the right to change whether it's for the better or for the worse. But, I want to appreciate people who are trying to change for the better than before. Because right now, I'm also trying to change for the better, so that I can become the Hero I dream of." Todoroki said.

"Haku-chan. You're not a villain. To me, you are a real hero. You always bear your suffering alone and always try to protect people with your strength. Don't care what other people say, do good with your strengths. Although people label you as a villain, but people's views can also change if you do good things continuously. Make everyone see your current effort, not your past. That way, you should be able to live with a calm heart. As for what you showed yesterday, everyone has agreed to keep it a secret." Tsuyu said.

Hearing all these things made Haku very moved and wanted to cry. But he was able to endure it even though with difficulty. Haku then chuckled.

"You're right. Everyone has faults. Why do I care so much about how other people think of me? Is it because I'm afraid of losing people who are precious to me? Hahaha… I'm such an idiot." Haku said then covered his face with one hand and looked down. Everyone was silent as long as Haku hadn't spoken.

"Sorry everyone. Looks like I've made you guys worried. I'm fine now. Thank you, all of you. Thanks to you guys, I realized what I had to do now. I don't care anymore what other people say about me. I will keep doing good things from now until the end of my life. Thank you." Haku said then smiled happily and sadly. Everyone smiled and started joking together again.

"Yuki-kun, from now on, you can trust us more. We're friends aren't we?" asked Midoriya.

"The reason you don't want to be close friends with us is because of your past isn't it? You don't have to worry about us. We won't be that easy to be defeated by the villains." Todoroki said.

"Midoriya, Todoroki…" Haku said while looking at the two. Midoriya and Todoroki smiled and nodded, so did the others.

"You can rely on us more than ever. Trust us, Yuki-kun." Iida said.

"If you say so, I will gladly do it." Haku said.

"There can be no more secrets between us, Haku-chan." Uraraka said.

"Ahaha… I will try." Haku said.

"Trust us, as we believe in you, Haku-chan." Tsuyu said.

"I understand." Haku said.

"Since it's still very early, how about I make some tea to warm us up?" asked Yaoyorozu.

"That is a good idea. Let's go in." Uraraka said.

"Haku-san, you want some tea right?" asked Yaoyorozu.

"Yes, I am looking forward to it, Yaoyorozu-san." Haku said. They all finally entered the dormitory and chatted together in the common room.

When it was getting noon, the other children started to come down and have breakfast. At that time, Haku had returned to his room so that Midoriya and the others could tell everyone what happened this morning without embarrassing Haku. Everyone also agreed that they would start to fully support Haku and not bring up Haku's dark past again.

Haku came down again when Eri came with his three wives. "Niichan!" called Eri happily while running towards Haku and hugging him.

"Ahahaha… You're really excited today, aren't you, Eri." Haku said.

"Of course. Today we will play together right?!" asked Eri who was very excited.

"Of course. We promised yesterday." Haku said happily as if nothing happened yesterday.

"Haku-chan." Called Ashido somewhat shyly.

"Yes?" asked Haku. Several kids who didn't have an internship schedule were there and looked directly at Haku with mixed feelings. Haku knew this and let it be because not everyone could quickly adapt to such shocking conditions.

"Em.. It's...", because Ashido was confused about what to say, Haku changed the topic.

"Today the weather is good. Looks like we can play until we're exhausted. Do you guys have any plans for today? Otherwise, how about we play with Eri?" Haku asked all the children who were there.

Kirishima who couldn't contain his feelings immediately exploded. "Okay!! I want to play too! Eri-chan, I can come play with you right?" Kirishima asked while running towards Eri and kneeling in front of her.

"Yeah. More people playing, definitely more fun. Right, Haku-niichan?" said Eri.

"You are right. Play with us when you're free." Haku said to invite other friends. Then he went out with Eri.

"Haku is really strong huh. Telling us about his past must be very hard on him because he finds it very embarrassing. I think, the current Haku must be embarrassed to look at all of us. That's why he doesn't leave his room except when Eri comes." Kirishima said.

"Of course. To him, his past was the biggest disgrace to him. If there was no Orochimaru who forced him to tell his origins, Haku would have chosen to carry his past alone to death. But, in order for us to know the truth, he forced himself to tell us all." Kaminari said.

"Even though we have agreed to support Haku, it still feels awkward after seeing Haku's past like that. He must be trying to make us comfortable again with him. That's why he invited us to play with Eri-chan." Ashido said.

"Aaah!!! This confused me so much! Everyone, for now, let's just play with Haku and Eri-chan! After that, we will think about this matter again if you still have something in your heart." Kirishima said then ran out of the dormitory.

"Kirishima is right. For now, let's forget about that for a moment and play with him. At least it will lessen our awkwardness when we have a serious conversation with him again." Ashido said then followed Kirishima.

"Then I'll come too." Hagakure said. In the end, some children also played with Haku and Eri.

That day, Haku, Eri, Haku's three wives, Kirishima and the others were playing in the surroundings of their dorm happily. While playing, the awkwardness between Haku and his classmates begins to lessen because Haku also seems to not care about his past anymore and doesn't mind if his friends stay away from him. They played many things together, such as hide and seek, daruma-san ga koronda, playing heroes and villains, and so on.

They were only taking a break when Sato and Yaoyorozu brought food for everyone. Friends who didn't play also started joining at lunch and playing afterward too.

At that time, Haku really played to his heart's content with Eri and his friends. Haku's face that looked very happy even reminded their friends of Haku who was still a child when playing with Zabuza. This made his friends smile too. They felt happy when they saw Haku having fun like that because it was rare for them to see Haku happy. Because after the Haku kidnapping incident, Haku's cold personality made them worry that Haku would fall to the side of darkness.

But all those worries disappeared when they saw Haku's past who vowed to use his powers for good and no longer for evil, and when they saw Haku today, they already felt that Haku had made up his mind to keep walking on the good path.

Finally, after it was getting late, Eri, who had fallen asleep from exhaustion, was escorted back to the teacher's dormitory with Haku's three wives. Meanwhile Haku and his friends returned to the dormitory. And after dinner, when all the students of Class 1-A gathered in the common room, Haku called for their attention and everyone immediately looked at him.

"I have something to say to all of you. I've heard all of your opinions through Midoriya and the others. And actually at that time, I also heard you guys while I was sleeping. I feel very touched and happy because you consider me as your friend. I really appreciate it. Really. Therefore, I will also repay the kindness of all of you by continuing to walk on the good path. Whatever difficulties and obstacles I will face tomorrow, will not make my heart tremble and I will not use my powers for evil again. Thank you everyone, for trusting me. From now on, I will also trust you and rely on you more, just as you trust and rely on me." Haku said then bowed to his friends.

Hearing Haku's determination and determination, made all his friends smile. They were happy that Haku was finally starting to open up with them.

"Then, if you have any problem, you can tell us directly. Don't be shy, because we are friends." Kirishima said.

"Okay." Haku said.

Finally, Haku's relationship with Class 1-A became closer and less awkward. Now everyone can talk with Haku freely and Haku no longer keeps his distance from them like he has been doing. Haku began to feel warmth in his wounded heart.

'I wish I could live like this until I die.' Haku thought.