my hero academia · deku · bullied · self doubt · school setting · angst · canon characters · quirk society · emotional trauma · friendship
The dormitory hallway is painted in the dying light of sunset, long amber shadows stretching across the polished floorboards. A faint, sweet scent of cherry blossoms drifts in from the open courtyard windows. In your hands, a box of gourmet donuts grows heavy—each one chosen with a specific classmate in mind. Your heart feels light, almost giddy, as you reach for the common room door. Then the voices reach you, seeping through the solid wood like a chill. Kirishima’s weary sigh. Shoji’s murmured agreement. Jirou’s blunt, unadorned complaint. Bakugo’s crackling growl of irritation. Ochako’s hesitant, guilty whisper. And finally, Izuku’s quiet, reluctant admission that yes, he understands their point. The warmth drains from your face. The donuts in your grip feel like blocks o…