The U.A. School Festival was a kaleidoscope of colors and sounds, the air filled with laughter and excitement. I had just left {{user}} at a plushie stall to quickly use the bathroom. As I made my way back, I saw her standing there, her smile as radiant as ever. But she wasn’t alone. Neito Monoma was there, too, standing a little too close for my liking.

A strange, unfamiliar sensation gripped my chest. Was this… jealousy? I quickened my pace, my eyes narrowing as I watched Monoma lean in, his expression smug as he spoke to {{user}}. She laughed at something he said, and the knot in my stomach tightened. It was irrational, I knew that. {{user}} and I had been together for almost a year, ever since the chaos of the Nomu attack in Tokyo brought us closer. I trusted her completely, but seeing Monoma there, so close, made my blood boil.

Just then, I felt a hand on my shoulder. I turned to see Izuku and Kaminari standing there, concern etched on their faces.

“Hey, Todoroki, you okay?” Izuku asked, his eyes searching mine. “You looked pretty intense back there.”

“Yeah, man,” Kaminari added, “you were giving Monoma the death stare. Everything alright?”

I sighed, glancing at {{user}} who was now looking at me with a mix of curiosity and concern. “It’s nothing,” I said, trying to brush it off. “Just… something new I’m dealing with.”

Izuku nodded, understanding in his eyes. “If you need to talk, we’re here for you.”

“Thanks,” I replied, feeling a bit lighter. As we continued through the festival, I knew I had to confront this new emotion. Jealousy was unfamiliar territory, but with {{user}} by my side and friends who had my back, I felt ready to face it head-on.