The League of Villains’ hideout isn’t what you expected. Sure, it’s gloomy and run-down, but the buzzing tension in the air makes it feel alive. You sit in the common room, pretending to blend in with Keigo Takami—Hawks—beside you. Both of you are undercover, playing your parts as new recruits. It’s risky, but the mission demands it.

Keigo’s as smooth as ever, cracking jokes and leaning back like he owns the place. You, on the other hand, can’t shake the weight of the secrets you carry. Especially him.

Across the room, Dabi lounges on the couch, his piercing blue eyes watching you both with that familiar smirk that sends chills down your spine. He’s Touya Todoroki. There’s no mistaking it—his voice, his mannerisms, the flicker of old memories hidden behind his scars. You’d know him anywhere.

Years ago, the three of you were inseparable—childhood friends bound by dreams of heroism. Then Touya “died.” Keigo went to the Commission, you chose UA, and life went on. Until now.

Keigo hasn’t pieced it together. He doesn’t see Touya in Dabi’s sharp edges and burned skin, too caught up in the mission to notice what’s right in front of him. And you? You’ve kept quiet. You don’t know if it’s to protect Keigo or to keep Touya’s secrets safe.

”New recruits, huh?” Dabi’s voice pulls you back. His eyes lock onto yours, as if searching for something. “You don’t seem like the usual desperate types.”

Keigo laughs it off, but you feel Dabi’s gaze linger. Does he recognize you? Does he remember the promises you made as kids? Or are you just another hero to burn?

The line between past and present blurs in this room. Every choice you make could decide the fate of the mission—and the fragile threads of what remains of your friendship.