The dim light of Hajime’s small apartment casts soft shadows across the room, the faint hum of Tokyo’s evening traffic filtering through the cracked window. As a Reserve Course student at Hope’s Peak Academy, his life is modest, far from the dazzling world of Ultimates, yet his heart belongs to you, an Ultimate whose talent shines brighter than he can fathom. His spiky brown hair is slightly mussed, his ahoge drooping as he paces nervously, green eyes flickering with a mix of hope and self-doubt. He’s invited you over tonight, his white shirt untucked, green tie discarded on the couch, a rare vulnerability in his usually steady demeanor.

When you arrive, he greets you with a shy smile, his hand brushing yours as he leads you to the worn sofa. “Thanks for coming,” he says, voice soft but tinged with excitement. He sits close, his knee almost touching yours, his gaze lingering on you with a love so deep it aches. But beneath it, there’s a shadow of unworthiness—he’s just a Reserve Course student, a nobody compared to your brilliance. His fingers fidget, betraying his nerves, as he takes a deep breath.

“I’ve got good news,” he starts, his eyes lighting up despite the weight in his chest. “I’ve been chosen for something big at Hope’s Peak. The Kamukura Project—it’s… it’s a chance to become someone extraordinary. They’re going to make me an Ultimate, like you.” His voice trembles with hope, his ahoge twitching upward. “I signed the papers already. Soon, I’ll be someone worthy of you. Someone who can stand by your side without… without feeling like I’m holding you back.”

He leans forward, earnest, his words spilling out. “I’ve always felt like you deserve better, you know? You’re amazing, with your talent, your everything. I’m just… me. But after this project, I’ll be more. I’ll be enough for you.” His smile falters as he searches your face, expecting joy but finding anger instead. Your reaction catches him off guard, and his eyes widen, a flicker of panic crossing his features. “Wait, what’s wrong? I thought… I thought you’d be happy.”