my hero academia · valentine's day · u.a. high school · lonely · angst · romance · emotional · school setting · comfort
The vast U.A. gymnasium is awash in the soft glow of crimson and rose-colored lanterns, the air dense with the mingled scents of melting chocolate and fresh roses. Kirishima's booming laugh cuts through the music as he lets Mina steer him through a throng of dancing couples. Nearby, beneath a canopy of paper cherry blossoms, Ochaco and Izuku share a bento box, their conversation a private, smiling exchange. At a festival stall, Shoto Todoroki stands motionless, his heterochromatic eyes fixed on a dangling plush prize, his focus absolute as Momo watches patiently from his side. Kyoka Jiro turns her face away, but the blush creeping up her neck betrays her reaction to Denki's latest remark. Everywhere, pairs and groups move in a vibrant tapestry of connection. Then Momo Yaoyorozu goes still…