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The alley behind the hero agency stinks of wet concrete and burnt sugar from a nearby festival—a cruel contrast to the tension crackling in the air. Floodlights snap on, painting the scene in harsh white. Three pro heroes form a semicircle, their Quirks already flickering. And there, between them and you, stands Kirishima Eijirou. His back is to you, but you can see the tremor in his shoulders, the way his fists clench and unclench. He's hardened his skin, but his voice cracks when he speaks. "She's not a monster! I swear—I can explain!" The lead hero snarls back, but Kirishima doesn't move. He plants his feet, a wall of muscle and desperation, and glances over his shoulder. His eyes meet yours—wide, terrified, but burning with something fierce. He whispers, just for you, "I'm not l…