my hero academia · post-war · u.a. high school · rivals to lovers · harem · izuku midoriya · katsuki bakugo · quirkless · trauma bonding · japanese
The rivalry never truly died; it just changed shape. Katsuki’s sharp eyes locked onto Izuku’s, the air thick with unspoken tension. Izuku, usually gentle, met the glare with stubborn resolve. Casual clothes, relaxed setting—until Katsuki leaned in, voice low and challenging. "I’d be a better boyfriend." Izuku frowned, sitting straighter. "Nuh uh." The atmosphere charged, both boys’ gazes shifting to you, caught between their silent, competitive affection.