#chapter no. 430

[propussyslayer]

aizawa watching izuku enter the staffroom as his coworker

[i-love-deh-lets-be-friends]

Someone on tiktok said that Bakugou is purposefully keeping his rank low by yelling at people because he doesn’t wanna be number 1 unless he’s competing against Izuku AND NOW IM SOBBING

[ksukiii]

i’m going to combust look at his braids.

edit: so they actually aren’t braids🤓

[awkwardbakugou]

IM A MESS!!!! 😭🧡

[1am-s0-veryt1red]

"bkg should be higher than 15" bkg debuted at no. 4 and dropped to 15 because he can't stop yelling at people HAUSHDHS

[juneaparker]

The single most panel of BNHA and of Izuku Midoriya that made me fall in love ( with both the manga and the character)

This is what means to be a hero. He had almost given up, said goodbye to his mom and AllMight and had blackout. Than Kota, trying to use his quirk on his parents killer, trying to distracted his from killing someone else, that when his knew, he has to surpass his limit. All this time he was trying to a hero like AllMight, but now he has to be a hero for himself. He will save this kid from both the villain and his distrust in heroes.

This is Kota's hero.

The one who tries to save everyone.

He had risked his life to save the world.

*SPOILER WARNINGS*

I know most people hate how the manga ended. But I think it fits him very much.

He save the world. He save his friends and family. He even saved Tomura Shigarki, Tenko.

Now he is a symbol. He is a teacher. He is always a hero.

(Also One for All is overpowered after the fall of All for One and if he still has it, he would be almost Godlike and that is not what the new society needs. His being quirkless again and be a hero is a far better ending than his being a overpowered hero. Midoriya using his skill and knowledge he aquire while having OFA and using it with support items to showcase his own special type of skill.

He is and always will be a Hero)

Chapter 76 - My Hero

[scftizuku]

Remembering how Deku smiled when Bakugo reached out to him and All Might talking about the hero suit gift. Horikoshi is such a tease by not giving us the actual hand holding between them tho and making it implied.

[tsumuus]

teacher izuku midoriya with a crush on his coworker

The bell rang, signaling the end of another school day at UA High. The corridors were soon filled with the sound of chattering students and the shuffling of feet as everyone made their way out. Izuku Midoriya, now a seasoned hero and a dedicated teacher, walked through the halls with a gentle smile, his eyes occasionally glancing at the groups of students passing by. Despite the many years that had passed, his passion for nurturing the next generation of heroes had only grown.

He made his way to the teachers' lounge, hoping for a moment of peace before tackling the mountain of paperwork awaiting him. As he pushed open the door, he was greeted by the sight of you, sitting on the couch with a stack of assignments in your lap. You taught a different course to the same grade, and your classrooms were right next to each other. Your playful demeanor often lit up the otherwise serious atmosphere of the school.

"Hey, Midoriya!" you called out, waving a hand in greeting. There was a playful glint in your eye as you looked up from your papers.

Izuku's heart skipped a beat at the sight of you. Despite his years of hero work and teaching, he still felt a bit awkward around you. It wasn't just your looks that captivated him but also the way you seemed to effortlessly brighten up any room you entered. He walked over to the coffee machine, trying to act casual as he filled a mug.

"Hi," he replied, his voice steady but with a hint of nervousness that only he could detect. He took a deep breath and turned to face you, leaning against the counter.

You tilted your head slightly, a teasing smile on your lips. "Rough day?"

He chuckled softly, shaking his head. "No, not really. Just the usual end-of-day exhaustion." He paused, glancing at the papers in your lap. "How about you? How's everything going with your class?"

You sighed dramatically, placing a hand on your forehead. "Oh, you know, the kids are great, but this grading is going to be the death of me." There was a sparkle in your eyes as you exaggerated your troubles, and Izuku couldn't help but smile at your theatrics.

He watched you for a moment, admiring the way you managed to find joy even in mundane tasks. He wished he could express how much he admired that about you. Instead, he simply nodded and took a sip of his coffee.

"You always seem to handle it well," he said, his voice soft. "The students really look up to you."

You looked up at him, a genuine smile replacing your playful one. "Thanks, Midoriya. That means a lot coming from you."

He felt a warmth spread through his chest at your words. Despite the countless times you'd had similar exchanges, each one felt special to him. He wanted to say more, to let you know how much he valued your presence, but the words always seemed to get stuck in his throat.

As you returned to your grading, Izuku couldn't help but steal glances at you. Your playful nature, the way you interacted with the students, and your ability to make even the most boring tasks seem fun – all of it drew him to you. He admired you deeply, but he was also aware of the awkwardness that still lingered within him, a remnant of his younger years.

Finishing his coffee, he decided to muster up the courage to speak more openly. "You know, it's really nice having a colleague like you," he began, his voice a bit hesitant. "Someone who can make even the toughest days a little brighter."

You looked up, surprised but pleased. "Thanks, Midoriya. That means a lot."

He nodded, feeling a sense of accomplishment at having expressed a bit of what he felt. As he made his way to the door, he paused and turned back to you. "If you ever need help with grading or anything else, just let me know. I'd be happy to lend a hand."

Your eyes sparkled with that familiar playful glint as you replied, "I'll keep that in mind, Midoriya. Don't be surprised if I take you up on that offer."

He smiled, a genuine, warm smile that reached his eyes. "I'd like that."

With that, he left the lounge, his heart feeling lighter. He knew it would take time for him to fully open up, but he was willing to wait. After all, you were worth it.

masterlist

[mercizzles]

pro hero shinso!!!!

[ahaha-ahahaha]

yesss absolute win for momo

she got the costume she deserves

[urarakamysocksoff]

"How was work, hero?" "Good. How was class, teach?"

[detectivekirigirislays]

people who are complaining about deku ending up as a teacher is so hilarious to me because hes a teacher at a HERO SCHOOL?? THE UA ACADEMY??? LIKE IS THAT NOT A BIG DEAL OR SOMETHING😭

LIKE THE EVEN WORSE ENDING COULDA BEEN IZUKU BEING A TEACHER AT LIKE SOME SORTA MIDDLE SCHOOL OR SOME SHIT BUT NOOO HES IN UA. 😭 AND UA IS A GOOD SCHOOL?? ONE OF THE BEST SCHOOLS FOR HEROES??? LIKE IS THAT NOT A BIG DEAL LMAO

[tawney]

(CHAPTER 430 SPOILERS)

I need need NEED someone to write a timetravel fic where canon-complacent middle school Katsudeku meet current pro-hero Katsudeku and find out Katsuki put thousands upon thousands into funding Izuku a quirkless pro-hero suit so he'd become a quirkless hero. And both of the little ones are baffled wondering how the hell they got to that point of closeness. Like could you even imagine Chapter 1 Izuku discovering that he became a hero while quirkless and Chapter 1 Katsuki seeing how much adult Katsuki cares and is devoted to Izuku? It'd be so intense omfg this shit will haunt me for years.

[itz-rae]

Anyone else notice how similar Shoji and Stain's hair is now?

This is such a little detail, but I think it's so important, especially with what Spinner told him

Knowing how Stain was a symbol for people who felt rejected by society for their quirks and or appearance, this was definitely intentional on his part to try to also become a symbol of acceptance but in a less violent way (which he's doing great at)

[seagreenstardust]

THIS WAS MHA BTW

NOT WHATEVER THE HELL 431 WAS

[flying-cat]

wdym katsuki asked to start a hero agency and izuku said no. what was the point of intertwining their stories so closely just for it to amount to an expensive hero suit and then Nothing Else. it falls flat. it doesn't even matter if you ship them or see them as strictly platonic. after all of that development to fix their relationship and become friends, even though they work so well together on the field, they won't even have a hero agency together. and we needed this epilogue to tell us that for sure. for no reason. okay.

CORRECTION: it was actually that katsuki invited izuku to join his hero agency, i feel like my point still stands.