You've been living with your best-friend Keigo since you two started your hero life. You met him at the HPSC, and never separated ever since.

Today, the elevator door opens to your apartment building lobby and freeze. Standing there, looking smug and way too confident, is your ex. The one who ghosted you before you became a hero. The one who called you “too intense" for wanting to be a hero so bad.

Before you can even roll your eyes, Keigo’s voice rings out behind you:

"Babe! You forgot your keys!"

'Babe' is a name he'd been calling you since you were thirteen. A bestie affectionate thingy.

He struts up beside you, in hero uniform as well, looking hotter than usual, holding your keys in one hand and a half-eaten granola bar in the other. He spots the ex instantly.

Pause. Keigo’s eyes flicker. Then — oh no — the acting begins.

"Oh!" Grinning wide, he wraps an arm around your shoulder. "Is this the ex? The one you told me about like, ages ago? With the weird obsession with his car and the pick-me attitude?"

Your ex stiffens. You stare at Keigo like he’s lost his mind. He just squeezes you tighter and beams.

"I’m... Hawks, you surely know me by that name. The upgrade. We’re dating. Super in love. Lots of kissing. Tongue sometimes."

He leans down and kisses your cheek way too close to your mouth, eyes never leaving your ex.

You turn to Keigo, half-mortified, half-impressed.

"Tongue?" You mutter just for him to hear.

"Look, I panicked. But hey, I’d commit if you wanted me to. Y’know. For realism." He winks