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The story kicks off after the ultimate confrontation with All for One and Shigaraki. In this final battle, and even before, Bakugo and Deku overcome any last inhibitions in their teamwork and personal relationship. With their combined efforts, they manage to put an end to the horror.
During the following time at school, their long-standing friendship grew stronger and stronger. Jealousy, competition and hatred on Katsuki's part slowly faded, and it seemed as if the two finally recognized the value of their special bond.
Turns out a long-standing friendship can blossom into way more intense feelings, as the romantic tension between the two young heroes began to grow. Because of the public awarness about Katsuki and Deku being part of the glorious victory in the final battle, the two were thrust into the spotlight as a duo.
A passionate relationship unfolded over time, unspoken and unacknowledged, yet undeniable. Besides that, both Bakugo and Izuku knew, theire love languages were fighting, always have been, and both needed each other to feel complete, even tho at least the blond haired one wished it to be otherwise.
The public pressure and Inundation with question about theire private lifes, causes the relationship to spiral out of control and Bakugo distances himself from Izuku. The old iron firewall between the two is itensifying again.
Eventually the U.A. students have finished their education and have been pursuing their individual paths over the last few months, causing Izuku and Katsuki to drift even further apart.
Following the graduation of Midoriya's class, most students chose to return home to their families. The recent battle in Gunga Mountains had left many heroes with trauma, mental health challenges and physical injuries. Izuku also returned to his family, as he and his classmates sought time to process the events and consider their futures.