In a world where quirks are the norm, where heroes and villains clash daily, a quiet storm is brewing in the lives of two childhood friends. "When the Leaves Begin to Fall" is a heartwarming and humorous fanfic that explores the tangled emotions of Izuku Midoriya and Katsuki Bakugo, both secretly harboring HUGE crushes on each other.
Izuku Midoriya, the green-haired boy with a heart of gold, has always had a special place in his heart for his fiery-tempered childhood best friend, Katsuki Bakugo. Little did he know, Katsuki was nursing an equally significant crush on him. Yet, as fate would have it, both of them were paralyzed by fear, too timid to confess their feelings.
Their world takes an unexpected turn when their close friends, Todoroki, Uraraka, and Iida, uncover their hidden affection for each other. Through hushed conversations and shared secrets, Izuku and Katsuki's friends become their confidants, and now, everyone but the two love-struck heroes know about their mutual affection.
Determined to nudge the oblivious pair toward happiness, their friends hatch a daring scheme - Project Get These Two Idiots Together! Through a series of comical and heartwarming adventures, they orchestrate situations, plan misunderstandings, and create opportunities for Izuku and Katsuki to finally realize what's been under their noses all along.
"When the Leaves Begin to Fall" is a rollercoaster of emotions, featuring laughter, awkward moments, and poignant encounters. Will Izuku and Katsuki overcome their shyness, discover the depth of their feelings, and find the courage to admit their love? Or will their friends' grand plans backfire spectacularly, leaving them both in a mess of confusion and heartache?
Join us in this charming tale of friendship, love, and self-discovery, as we witness the leaves fall in more ways than one, in the lives of two heroes-in-the-making.
💥 Ikigai: 'everyone has a purpose in life to offer the world.'
In a world where power, pain, and purpose collide, Akari Takahashi's journey is one of resilience, dreams, and self-discovery. With a quirk that manipulates liquids, she fights her way through the ups and downs of life, including the aftermath of a broken family and a difficult past. As she steps into U.A. High, her journey with childhood friends Katsuki Bakugou and Izuku Midoriya begins, all navigating the path of becoming a hero.
But the road to heroism is never smooth. Between the weight of her father's legacy, the pain of unresolved pasts, and the constant pressure to prove herself, Akari strives to find her own way-her ikigai-her reason for being. With Bakugou by her side, challenging her every step, and the support of those who believe in her, Akari is determined to become a great hero, no matter the cost.
Follow her journey as she faces battles both external and internal, forging the path to her true calling, while questioning how far she's willing to go to escape the shadows of her family's past. Will Akari's dream to stand tall among the greatest heroes come true? Or will the ghosts of yesterday continue to haunt her every move?
⚠️ 'Hey Suki - Ikigai' follows the storyline of the anime adaptation of My Hero Academia, up through Season 2, Episode 27. Please be aware that this fanfic contains spoilers for events up to this point in the series.