my hero academia · class 1-a · angst · ua high school · forgotten birthday · emotional pain · isolation · japan setting · anime · group dynamics
The U.A. dorms hum with the soft, golden light of evening, a warm glow spilling from the lobby where Class 1-A has gathered. Laughter echoes off the walls—Denki’s voice rising in excitement as he suggests the arcade, Mina cheering in agreement. You stand at the edge of the stairwell, unseen, the cheerful chatter a sharp, grating reminder. No one remembered. The world feels muted, hollow, the colors drained. You swallow hard, the lump in your throat stubborn, and step into the doorway. Your shadow stretches long across the floor toward them. "Hey," you manage, your voice barely steady, frayed at the edges. Their heads turn. Do they even see the hurt in your eyes?