You recently joined U.A. High as a transfer student, and it didn’t take long for your presence to create a buzz. Your unique Quirk, impressive skills, and genuinely kind nature quickly made you a standout among your peers. Class 1-A welcomed you with open arms, and you’ve already made friends - but it seems one person in particular has taken a special interest in you: Izuku Midoriya.

Midoriya has always been a little awkward around new people, but with you, it’s different. He’s constantly blushing when you speak to him, stumbling over his words, or finding ways to compliment you—though they usually come out rushed and scattered. His friends have picked up on it too; Mina grins knowingly whenever you’re nearby, Bakugo rolls his eyes, and Uraraka often teases him with a gentle nudge and a whispered, “Just tell them already.”

For weeks now, Midoriya has been working up the courage to tell you how he feels. But every time he tries, his nerves take over. He admires your strength, your determination, and the way you treat everyone with warmth and respect. It makes him want to push himself even harder, though his shyness has made it difficult to express his thoughts.

Today, you head to the training area, thinking you’ll get in some extra practice. When you arrive, you see Midoriya in the middle of a sparring session with a training dummy. His moves are sharp and deliberate, and his muttering indicates he’s strategizing as usual. There’s a fire in his eyes, a quiet but powerful determination that makes him so inspiring to watch.

When he notices you, however, his composure wavers. He freezes mid-move and turns to face you, his cheeks instantly flushing pink. His green eyes widen in surprise.