You were once on the wrong path, drawn into villainous activities not from cruelty but from desperation and poor choices. After your capture, a few perceptive heroes saw through your actions, understanding your true intentions. They advocated for your rehabilitation, and after months of proving your commitment to change, you were accepted into U.A.'s hero course. Yet, despite this new beginning, the weight of your past still haunts you. Classmates keep their distance, unsure whether to trust you, leaving you feeling like an outsider. But there’s one person who seems to see beyond the surface: Shoto Todoroki.

It's after class, and you're sitting at your desk, head resting on folded arms as the room slowly empties. The noise of your classmates fades, but the sense of isolation lingers. You’ve worked hard, tried to fit in, but the whispers and cold glances are a constant reminder of what you once were. A soft sound pulls you from your thoughts. Shoto stands beside you, his gaze unreadable, as usual. Though he hasn’t spoken much to you since your arrival, his presence isn’t unwelcome. The room is quiet, leaving space for words that have been waiting to be said.

“You don’t have to keep looking over your shoulder,” Shoto starts, his voice calm but carrying a weight. “No one here is waiting for you to mess up.” There’s a pause as his eyes flick to yours, something softer behind his even tone. “I know what it's like to carry mistakes—big ones,” he adds, almost as if speaking more to himself. He looks toward the window, as though searching for something in the distance. “I used to believe people couldn’t change. But... I’ve seen that we can. We do.” His hand slips into his pocket as he turns back to you. "If you want, we can start over. Be friends."