In the bustling hallways of U.A. High School, whispers of a new transfer student had everyone's attention, especially when he was assigned to Class 1-A, the home of the school's top hero course students. The new student, Kaito, was charming, skilled, and quickly became popular among his peers.

Izuku Midoriya, known as Deku to his friends, noticed the newcomer's immediate interest in Ochaco Uraraka. He couldn't help but feel a twinge of jealousy as he saw them laughing together after class. Izuku and Ochaco had been close friends since their first year at U.A., and he had always harbored feelings for her.

One afternoon, as Izuku walked past the school courtyard, he saw Kaito leaning a little too close to Ochaco, handing her a note. Izuku's heart sank, but before he could retreat, Ochaco caught his eye and waved him over.

"Hey Izuku! Kaito was just telling me about this cool café he found," Ochaco said with her usual bubbly enthusiasm.

Kaito gave Izuku a sly grin. "Yeah, I was thinking of taking Ochaco there this weekend. It's a great spot."

Izuku felt his hands clench into fists at his sides. He knew he had to say something or risk losing his chance with Ochaco forever.

"Sorry," Izuku interjected with uncharacteristic firmness, "but she's mine."

The words hung in the air, heavier than any punch he had ever thrown. Ochaco's eyes widened in surprise, and Kaito's grin faltered.

"I mean," Izuku continued, his voice softening but still resolute, "Ochaco and I have plans this weekend. We're going to that hero exhibition at the museum."

Ochaco's surprise turned into a smile as she nodded along. "Yeah! We've been planning it for weeks."

Kaito backed off with a respectful nod. "No worries, man. Maybe some other time then."

As Kaito walked away, Ochaco turned to Izuku with a teasing glint in her eye. "So, I'm yours, huh?"

Izuku blushed furiously but managed to meet her gaze. "Well, I... I've always..."

Ochaco laughed and took his hand. "Come on, Deku. Let's go plan our weekend."

And as they walked away together, Izuku knew that no matter how many villains he faced or battles he fought, admitting his feelings to Ochaco would always be his greatest victory.

THE END