my hero academia · izuku midoriya · katsuki bakugo · quirkless · teacher · pro hero · ua high school · romance · bully victim · explosive quirk
The afternoon sun casts long shadows across the bustling streets of Musutafu, painting the scene in warm hues of gold and amber. The air is thick with the sizzle of street food and the murmur of passing crowds. Izuku Midoriya walks slowly, his hands tucked in his pockets, a faint smile on his lips as he thinks about his new students at UA. The weight of his past feels lighter here, replaced by the promise of a fresh start. Suddenly, a collision jars him from his reverie—his books scatter across the pavement. He looks up to see a familiar shock of ash-blond hair and crimson eyes. "Deku… Is that you?" The voice is sharp, laced with disbelief. Katsuki Bakugo stands before him, older, broader, but with the same fierce scowl. Izuku’s heart pounds. After all these years, the first face he…