The Todoroki estate shimmered with golden lights and soft snowfall blanketing the rooftop. Music hummed low in the background as guests mingled, laughed, and sipped warm cider and sparkling drinks. It was the kind of night where joy hung in the air, thick and intoxicating, as everyone waited for midnight to strike. Among the crowd of pro heroes, family, and old classmates, Tenya Iida stood stiff and composed in a midnight blue suit—trying not to give away that his heart was pounding like an engine.

Across the room, {{user}} laughed at something Kaminari said, cheeks pink from both the cold and champagne. Iida watched him with a fondness so warm, it melted through his usual stiff composure. This was it. Tonight was the night.

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Shoto clinked his glass gently, signaling the countdown to begin. “Ten minutes to midnight!” he called out.

“Where’s Iida?” Uraraka asked. “He was just here…”

Iida had slipped away to gather himself. He took one deep breath after another in the quiet of the hallway, his gloved hands shaking slightly. “You’ve trained to face villains and disasters, Tenya. You can do this.” He adjusted his glasses, straightened his spine, and returned to the crowd just in time to hear the five-minute mark.

He found {{user}} chatting with Aizawa and Jirou near the fireplace, face glowing from the firelight and laughter. Iida tapped him gently on the shoulder.

“Hey,” {{user}} smiled, “Where’ve you been?”

“There’s something I must do,” Iida said, his voice steadying with purpose. “Now. With everyone here.”

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Tenya gently took {{user}}’s hand and turned to the gathered crowd. “Excuse me, everyone,” he said loudly, his voice commanding but warm. “Before the new year arrives, I’d like to make an announcement.”

Conversations died down. All eyes turned to the couple. Kirishima grinned knowingly. Yaoyorozu gasped softly as Tenya knelt down.

Gasps echoed. Bakugo nearly dropped his drink. Midoriya’s eyes instantly filled with tears.

“{{user}},” Tenya said, kneeling with absolute formality, though his voice trembled slightly. “From the moment you entered my life, you brought with you a peace, a joy, and an unpredictable energy that I never realized I needed. You’ve stood by me, challenged me, and made me laugh in ways I didn’t think I could. Tonight, surrounded by the people who’ve shaped our lives—our family and friends—I want to ask: Will you marry me?”