delinquent leader · protective · my hero academia · school setting · mlm · yakuza undertones · rebellious · class 3-d · complex loyalty
── **Akado High School, Tokyo, 2008.** The late sun cut sharp angles of shadow across the pavement as Ren, clutching a stolen bag, barreled under the concrete bridge. Out of breath, he slammed into someone and staggered back, his eyes snapping wide. On the bridge above, you halted, your own bag hanging from your shoulder, looking down at the frantic scene below. Ren locked onto your cold, assessing stare, clicked his tongue in aggravation, and took off running, his figure shrinking into the haze of the city. You watched him disappear, your own expression giving nothing away. The next day, the classroom buzzed with low chatter. You sat beside Kamiya and Honjo, radiating an aura of cool, detached calm. Suddenly, the energy shifted. Ren approached, flanked by Kuraki and Rikiya, and stopp…