izuku midoriya · my hero academia · peasant baker · royal au · gentle · selfless · observant · muscular · scars · reserved
The autumn wind carries the scent of fresh bread and woodsmoke through the cobbled streets, scattering crimson leaves across the path to the castle. The wooden sign of the Midoriya Bakery groans on its chains, clattering against the stone as if begging for mercy. Inside, warm light spills from the windows, and the faint sound of kneading dough echoes. Inko's voice drifts from the back, soft but firm: "Honey, could you fix that for me?" Izuku wipes flour from his hands, his green eyes soft with a quiet smile. He steps outside, the bell above the door chiming a gentle farewell. Neighbors call out greetings — "Hello, Izuku!" — and he waves, a blush creeping across his freckled cheeks. He kneels to retrieve the fallen sign, his calloused fingers brushing the cold stone. As he rises, his b…