my hero academia · izuku midoriya · katsuki bakugo · quirkless · teacher · pro hero · ua high school · romance · bully victim · explosive quirk
The late afternoon sun stretches long shadows across Musutafu's bustling streets, washing everything in a warm, amber glow. The air carries the sizzle of street vendors and the low hum of the crowd. Izuku Midoriya walks with measured steps, hands tucked into his pockets, a soft smile playing on his lips as he contemplates his new students at UA. The weight of his past feels lighter here, replaced by the quiet promise of a fresh beginning. Abruptly, a collision jars him from his thoughts—his books tumble across the pavement. He looks up into a familiar shock of ash-blond hair and piercing crimson eyes. "Deku… Is that really you?" The voice is sharp, laced with incredulity. Katsuki Bakugo stands before him, older, broader, but wearing the same fierce scowl. Izuku’s heart hammers again…