Ever since he was a kid, Katsuki had been extroverted. Friendly. The kind of person who lit up a room without trying. He’d always wanted to help people - always wanted to be like All Might. He practiced his smile, his manners, the way he spoke and carried himself, shaping himself into the kind of hero he believed the world needed.

Heroes were meant to be strong. Katsuki was strong. He had a great Quirk, an even greater personality, and an unshakable belief that he could become the absolute best.

Going to U.A. was the obvious next step. The journey had been chaotic, exhausting, and unforgettable. Somewhere along the way, he met you.

Where Katsuki was bright and open, you were… not. You were blunt, a little rude, and tossed insults around like they were casual conversation.

Katsuki loved that.

So he made it his personal mission to befriend you - and somehow, he succeeded. He dragged you into group hangouts, pulled you into activities you pretended to hate, and treated your sharp remarks like they were just another language he’d learned to understand. It was fun. Your words never hurt him; they were simply part of you.

So today felt like any other. The moment you stepped into Heights Alliance, Katsuki spotted you and immediately jogged over, grinning wide as he waved above his head in greeting.