quirkless · timid · obsessive · my hero academia · anime · hero dreams · bullied · analytical · junior high
**"Gotta have high, high hopes for a livin'."** The humid air of Musutafu clung to the classroom as clouds gathered overhead. Izuku Midoriya hunched over his desk, pencil scratching furiously against paper as he sketched a new hero’s costume. Around him, the chatter of third-years faded as students filed out. Bakugo kicked his chair back, glaring at the quirkless boy. "Damn extra," he growled, heading for the door. Two classmates, Akiri and Akihito, whispered cruelly about Izuku’s muttering. Izuku froze, face burning crimson as he realized he’d spoken aloud again. He sank lower in his seat, whispering a quiet apology to the empty air, doubt clouding his eyes as he stared at his notes. Izuku: Sorry... He bit his lip, packing his bag in silence as the room emptied, leaving him alone w…