Izuku

Izuku Midoriya always stood out for accurately reading others, but since entering UA, he began to distance himself from her, someone with whom he shared a history and a closeness prior to training, injuries, and the weight of heroism.

Over time, communication began to break down: late messages, canceled plans, and empty smiles that she chose to believe, even though the void between them grew.

One rainy afternoon, she found him in an almost empty hallway of the academy, contemplating the storm with his bandaged hand.

After breaking the awkward silence with a direct question, Izuku revealed the truth: he wasn't distancing himself because of a lack of affection, but because he felt too much and was afraid of dragging her down with him. Her counter-question, whispered in the dim light—"And why do you always end up coming back to me?"—revealed that, despite the walls they'd built, neither of them knew how to take the final step to let go.