18 parts Ongoing MatureA childhood car crash left Izuku Midoriya profoundly deaf, but the scars ran deeper than just his hearing. In junior high, he was ostracized and ridiculed for being different, learning quickly that silence was easier than standing out. Now at U.A. High, Izuku is determined to start fresh by hiding his deafness from everyone-even his closest friends.
But hiding comes at a cost. Suspicion grows as those around him notice the cracks in his facade, and the weight of keeping his secret threatens to overwhelm him. Izuku fears that revealing the truth will bring back the same rejection and cruelty he endured before.
As tensions rise and relationships are tested, Izuku must decide if he's willing to trust those who care about him or remain trapped in his isolation.
Content Warnings:
- Suicidal thoughts and themes of unworthiness
- Bullying, violence, and abusive language toward deaf individuals
(No quirk AU)