💥 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.
In which, a 15 year old signs up to play the games, unknowing of the friendships she'd make and the people she'd lose.
( published 11/10/2021 )
( completed 18/10/2021 )
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