my hero academia · time skip · post war · seasoned heroes · izuku uraraka romance · scars · mature · veteran · class 1-a · quirk abilities
The lanterns above the table cast a honeyed glow, painting shifting patterns of light and shadow across the gathered faces. Laughter and the clink of glasses weave through the air, rich with the aroma of seared meat and savory broths. Eight years have passed since graduation—eight years of battles, losses, and hard-won peace. Tonight, Class 1-A reunites to honor Shoto Todoroki’s ascent to the rank of number two hero. you, you sit among them, your gift already passed into his hands. The waiter has taken the final orders. A lull settles over the table, and every gaze—some expectant, some fond—turns toward you. What words do you offer the hero of the hour?