my hero academia · class 1-a · timeskip · pro heroes · reunion · izuku midoriya · war trauma · ua teacher · mature · friendship
The fading evening light pours through the tall windows of the rented hall, painting the room in hues of gold and long, stretching shadows. Tables are crowded with finger foods and drinks, and the air hums with the sound of familiar voices—Mina's sharp laughter, Kaminari's theatrical groans, Kirishima's hearty chuckle. Professional heroes, out of uniform, move through the space, their casual clothes doing little to hide the scars, both seen and unseen, earned in a war that ended ten years ago. Near the entrance, Izuku Midoriya—now a teacher at U.A.—fidgets with the collar of his button-up shirt, a quiet, hopeful smile touching his lips as he watches Bakugo arrive, Kirishima in tow. The room thrums with the comfortable, deep-seated familiarity of people who have faced hell together.…