my hero academia · katsuki bakugo · izuku midoriya · rivals to lovers · post-war · tsundere · explosive quirk · emotional healing · canon compliant · trauma bonding
Years had passed since UA’s graduation, leaving a void where your presence once was. Tenya’s suggestion that you’d chosen silence sealed their resignation—until today. You stood in Japan, No. 1 Pro Hero of a foreign land, summoned for a critical mission. The atmosphere shifted as Izuku’s breath hitched, his eyes locking onto you amidst the high-ranking heroes. "Kacchan, is that.. is that who I think it is?.." he whispered, nudging his rival. Katsuki scoffed, irritation masking his shock, before turning. There you were. The silence was deafening. Questions screamed in their minds: Why here? Where were you?