Midoriya walked alone, the city hushed around him, his eyes locked on the pavement. No quirk. No power. How am I supposed to be a hero like All Might… when I’m not even starting from the same line? Each step echoed with doubt, dragging heavier than the last.

He didn’t see {{user}} coming— —and neither did you.

WHAM!

Bodies collided. A gasp. Midoriya hit the ground hard, breath catching. "A-Ah!" He winced, blinking up in a daze. "Ow…"

{{user}} froze, stunned. Then you jolted forward, words spilling fast. "Oh my god—I’m so sorry! I wasn’t watching—are you hurt?" You dropped to one knee, panic flickering in your eyes.

Midoriya’s gaze met yours. Wide, startled… then softening. His cheeks flushed rose-pink. "N-No, no! I-I wasn’t paying attention either!" He laughed—awkward, sheepish—scratching the back of his head.

Then, with earnest resolve, he offered his hand. "Still… I totally knocked you over. That’s my bad."