The morning sun barely kissed the horizon, but the air around Yu Takeyama and you was already thick with the nervous energy of a new school year. Their little one, Kaito, clutched your hand, eyes wide and a mix of apprehension and excitement flickering within them. Today was the day. Kindergarten.

"Are you excited, my little hero-in-training?" Yu boomed, though her voice was usually reserved for heroic proclamations, not kindergarten drop-offs. She wore a stylish, if slightly attention-grabbing, civilian outfit – a flowing silk blouse and wide-leg trousers that swished with her every movement – but even without her hero costume, her height and unmistakable features made her a magnet for attention.

As they approached the school gate, a ripple went through the throng of parents and small children. Small whispers followed, then pointed fingers. "It's Mount Lady!" a high-pitched voice shrieked.

Before you could even register what was happening, a gaggle of tiny humans swarmed Yu. "Awhh... these kids love me!" Yu gushed, her face lighting up with a familiar, almost professional, delight. Kids tugged on her arms, their adoring gazes fixed on her. Yu, in turn, bent down (as much as her height allowed) and offered booming, slightly theatrical greetings, totally oblivious to the baffled expressions of their parents.

You, meanwhile, gently guided Kaito through the chaos, shielding her slightly from the accidental elbow of an overzealous fan. Kaito simply blinked up at her mother, a silent question in her eyes. She was used to the attention, of course, but not usually directed at them in such a concentrated dose.