In a world where quirks define heroism, Y/N Mizushima faces an uphill battle-not just against villains, but against her own self-doubt. Born into a family with a legacy of water-based quirks, Y/N struggles to live up to the expectations set by her retired pro-hero mother while contending with her father's deep fears of losing her to the dangers of hero life. Her quirk, the ability to manipulate water, holds untapped potential, but it often slips out of control, leaving her feeling like a wave crashing against an immovable shore.
Accepted into U.A. High School, Y/N is thrust into the competitive and high-stakes world of hero training alongside her peers in Class 1-A. Between grueling exams, terrifying villain attacks, and the mounting pressure to master her unpredictable quirk, Y/N's journey is anything but easy. Along the way, she forms deep friendships with her classmates, including the determined and selfless Izuku Midoriya, whose own struggles inspire her to keep pushing forward.
As Y/N's quirk begins to evolve, so too does her bond with Izuku, though their relationship remains clouded by the ever-present dangers of hero work and the emotional walls they've both built. Through battles, personal growth, and moments of vulnerability, Y/N must learn to balance the expectations of her family with her own desires to become a hero worthy of standing alongside the best.
But with each new challenge, Y/N finds herself at the mercy of her own rising tides-pushing her to the brink of her abilities and forcing her to confront the question: will she learn to control the waters within, or will they drown her dreams of becoming a hero?
⚠ 𝙽𝚘𝚝𝚎: Before diving into the main story, its highly recommended reading the "Information" Chapter. It includes important details about the characters and some essential warnings. It will help you fully understand the emotional depth ahead.
| 𝘉𝘰𝘬𝘶 𝘕𝘰 𝘏𝘦𝘳𝘰 𝘈𝘤𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘢 𝘹 𝘖𝘤 𝘧𝘢𝘯𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 | - BOOK 1
In a world where 80% of the population is endowed with superpowers called quirks, the heroes and heroines maintain Peace in society. Protecting and defending civilians from villains, and saving hundreds of lives from the catastrophes of the World, this once chimerical profession is, now, at the center of all attention.
Every kid dreams of becoming a professional hero nowadays, especially since a lot of them are fans of the number one hero. They want to show off their amazing quirks, be recognized, and some aim for the large sum of money that goes with the job. However, that's not her case. Growing up in the most toxic household of Japan, Kimiko's only goal in joining her brother at Yuei High School is to go against her father's rules.
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𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊 𝐎𝐍𝐄: Volume 1 → Volume 6 // Season 1 Ep 1 → Season 2 Ep 12
𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆: This fanfiction contains romance, wholesomeness, fluff, vulgar language {I think you guessed from who :)}, and a large pinch of angst. There will also be dark themes like domestic violence, abuse, etc... Courtesy of Endeavor. I do not own Boku No Hero Academia. All of the impressive work belongs to Horikoshi Kohei. I hope you all enjoy this!