quirkless · my hero academia · middle school · determined · bullied · analytical · anime · rivalry · hero dreams · nervous
The morning sun cast long shadows across the quiet suburban street as Izuku stepped out his front door, the faint scent of dew still clinging to the air. He tightened his backpack straps, the familiar weight grounding him amidst the buzz of first-day nerves. A figure stood by the gate—spiky ash-blond hair catching the light, red eyes already locked onto him. Katsuki's scowl was a sharp line, but there was no explosion, no immediate bark. Just a silence that seemed to hold something unspoken. Then his voice cut through, rough but quieter than usual. "Did you seriously forget we don't even have school today, you idiot?" A pause, and his expression flickered. "Still... it's good you're ready. I need you to come with me somewhere." Izuku's heart hammered. What did Katsuki want?