PHOTO : From BNHA Anime (Season 4)

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"U.A. here I come!"

Today is finally the day.

I actually managed to get accepted in Japan's exclusive hero school that everyone knows and I kept thinking to myself if this is a dream or a reality.

Its been weeks ever since the day I got a letter of acceptance and I was really happy that my parents congratulated me by throwing a feast.

As for Kirishima, I told him the news and he was very elated to hear it because not only he's happy for my success but he also managed to get accepted too.

"THIS IS GREAT, (Y/N)! AND-W-WAIT, WE'RE EVEN IN THE SAME CLASS TOO!"

"Just watch. With determination, chivalry and of course, manliness, both of us will become pro heroes someday! This is only just the beginning, hehe!"

Kirishima and I couldn't stop smiling during that day, especially me.

Speaking of smiling and happiness, after both of us graduated in Middle School and heard that both of us are going to be in the same class again in U.A, I noticed that my heart keeps beating so fast like it's having it's own marathon.

For some odd reason, it happens whenever I'm with Kirishima and I kept thinking to myself with a bunch of questions like "Why am I feeling like this?", "Why does my heart throb whenever I'm with him?" or "Why do I feel weird and feel jumping around the room all of a sudden?".

And that's where I came to a concrete conclusion when I talked to Ashido about my feelings towards my dear red-headed friend.

Mini-Flashback

"KYYYAAA!!"

"W-Woah!!"

I almost stumbled from my seat when Ashido stood up so suddenly before dancing while customers around the Cafe we are eating at are looking at her.

I arranged a hangout with Ashido for a girl talk about what I am feeling lately towards Kirishima and her response was totally supportive and full of excitement.

"Oh my gosh, I knew it and I'm so happy for you, (Y/N)-channnn!", Ashido exclaimed and hugged me.

 "H-Happy? Wait...does that mean I'm-"

"YASSS! Yes, girl! You. Are. In. Loveeeee", Ashido said and giggled before shaking my shoulders with excitement.

In love?

I started to blush after hearing her response and denial didn't seem to cross my mind, like I don't feel like replying "N-No, I'm not!" but no.

This just proves it then and I was right and convinced all along.

I truly am having a crush on Kirishima.

I mean, who wouldn't want to be with a guy like him right?

I just feel half-convinced during the first time I started crushing on him since my feelings towards him are still developing and at the same time, I was also afraid that he might find out.

If he did find out, I'm going to be scared because what if things will become awkward between the two of us?

"Ooohh~ You're blushing!"

"M-Mina!!"

"HAHAHA, you're not denying it either!! I was right!! My sweet (Y/N)-chan is really having a crush on Kiri-"

"SHHH!! What if h-he drops by in this cafe too, M-Mina!!"

Mini-Flashback END

I sighed after reminiscing that memory of my conversation of Ashido and here I am thinking to myself that I should just be myself today.

I nearly came out shy when I was with the last time we saw each other but thankfully, he didn't take the hint thankfully.

Anyways, I'm already on my way to U.A. and unlike my first day of school in my second year of middle school, the weather is very clear.

I continued walking down the route that leads to U.A. and I am almost there since I can see the building from a far distance.

I smiled to myself and I can picture a memory of when I first got here for the entrance exam.

'Oh! I better check my bag...', I thought to myself before stopping at my tracks.

I gently opened my bag and with a sigh of relief, I found my bento box inside and also my wallet filled with pocket money.

'Thank goodness. At least I learned my lesson, haha', I thought to myself and giggled, 'I better get going. I hope I will be able to meet Kirishima there in the entrance gate-'

"(Y/N)!!!"

My heart jumped after recognizing who that voice belonged to so as I turned around, I saw Kirishima himself except his hair is now red that matches his eyes.

'Oh my gosh, red looks good on him. It makes him so ho-Wait, what?! Snap out of it me!'

I mentally shook my feelings away and Kirishima finally arrived before me with his new fiery but also chivalrous look.

"K-Kirishima-I mean, Eijirou!", I said and laughed shyly.

I forgot to mention that since Kirishima and I became close during our years of middle school, he told me quite early that I can already call him by his first name.

I'm not used to it but to him, he said that he liked me calling by his first name since it rolls out of my tongue perfectly.

"Yoo, (Y/N)!! Finally!", Kirishima said and the next thing I knew, he wrapped his arms around me and gave me a big hug.

My eyes widened from the sudden but also affectionate gesture coming from the shark boy that I can feel my face turning red.

"Gosh, it's awesome to have you as my classmate again!", Kirishima said and chuckled, "I'm really relieved, you know?".

I gulped just hearing him so close to me that is filling him with excitement is already making my heart beat fast but then again, I returned the hug and gave him a pat on the back.

"Y-Yeah, me too!", I said and laughed nervously, "I mean, it's fun having you a-around if we're in the same class after all".

Oh no, my shyness is showing. Stay manly-I mean, cool!

Man, this is what I get for hanging out with Kirishima a lot but it's still worth it.

"Right?! In fact, we get along really well and not to mention you're the first female friend who I ever get so close with-Huh?"

The moment we let go of the hug, he noticed how red my face that he gently placed the palm of his hand on my forehead.

"H-Hey, are you okay, (Y/N)?!", Kirishima said with a hint of worry, "Oh no, is it a fever?!".

"H-H-Huh, I'm not sick!! Eijirou, I'm okay!", I replied and waved my hands all over the place that is filled with shyness, "I...umm...jogged!! Yeah! I jogged all the way here!".

Kirishima still wore his worried expression and asked me again, "Are you sure? I don't want your first day in U.A. to be a bad one, you know? I can't help but worry since I remember the time we first met. You know, seeing you trying to catch your umbrella on a rainy day".

"Eijirou...", I said in awe as my hair blew one of it's strands while cherry blossoms were raining on us.

"I care about you, (Y/N). I hate to see you sad and also when you're sick", Kirishima continued and grinned at me, "If there's anything wrong, let me know. Okay?".

I can feel myself smiling and ended up nodding reluctantly after hearing those kind words.

"Great! Now, drink up! You said you had a jog so luckily I have these!", Kirishima said before taking out a bottle of flavored water.

I can feel myself blushing again but I tried not to show it as I accepted the refreshment from him.

Be still, my beating heart.