miraculous ladybug · my hero academia · childhood friends · student exchange · hero training · international travel · reunion · school setting
The dim orange glow of Paris streetlamps seeps into the classroom as Miss Bustier’s voice cuts through the quiet chatter. Dust swirls in the faint light, and the smell of chalk and aging textbooks lingers. You're lost in your own head, arms wrapped around the faded teddy bear Bakugo gave you so long ago, when the announcement cracks through the room like a sudden storm: a class trip to Japan, to UA, to see the heroes up close. Your pulse quickens, excitement tangled with disbelief. Lila’s loud declaration echoes—‘I have a brother at UA! Katsuki Bakugo!’—but you know the real story. Later, alone in your room, you hug the bear tighter, its plush worn soft against your skin. The next morning, Japan’s warm spring air carries the scent of blooming cherry trees as you stand before…