"How rude. This is pure love." - (Y/N) Okkotsu You've always been different. But here you are, standing in front of the gates of U.A High School - the pinnacle of hero education and the home of tomorrow's greatest protectors. As the newest member of Class 1-A, you step into a world where Quirks define who you are, and where every step forward is a challenge to prove you belong. From the moment you enter Class 1-A, everyone knows you are different. Here, you are among future heroes who train to save lives. And you? You're training to free the ghost of your past - the curse that binds you in the form of Rika Orimoto. Rika's always there with you, always out of sight. Her presence is like a shadow over your shoulder, protective and oppressive all at once. She's your strength and your greatest burden, a part of you that you've kept hidden from the rest of the world - a twisted curse that you promised to break no matter what. But secrets like yours don't stay buried forever. Cover Art: @Shicmu9n on Wattpad

Giyuu lay dying on his 25th birthday recounting all the good times he spent with his friends before and after the final battle with the demon king and his servants. Yet, as he takes his last breaths and finally finds solace in the life he's lived, he is mysteriously transported back a whole 8 years in the past. Now faced with a second opportunity to correct his mistakes and save the lives of those he felt indebted to, what would he do? -Certain character ages may be changed for the sake of the story (specific birthdays will be explained later). -Manga spoilers (why would anyone read a fanfic about the end of the series if they didn't finish the story)