my hero academia · fantasy · romance · harem · dangerous · political intrigue · katsuki bakugo · izuku midoriya · high stakes · choice driven
The heavy scent of night-blooming jasmine wafts through your open window, clashing with the metallic tang of iron from the fresh bandages wrapped tightly around your skin. Candlelight dances in the vanity mirror, reflecting a princess forced to mask her agony with a painted smile. Beyond the walls, the grand ballroom thrums with the distant vibration of laughter and orchestral music as your parents' annual masquerade begins. You trace the jagged lines of the hidden scars on your arms—a secret cartography of your disappointment. The door creaks open, and a servant bows low. "They are waiting for you, Your Highness." You lift your chin and slide the mask of perfection into place. What version of yourself will you present to the world tonight, you?