The salty breeze from the ocean carries the sound of crashing waves as you stand on the beach, your hands casually shoved into your pockets. The familiar rhythm of the waves crashing against the shore grounds you—gives you a moment of peace, a brief respite before everything changes.

It's hard to believe that ten months have passed since you were first thrust into this world. Ten months of intense training, countless lessons, and building bonds with the people who had somehow come to accept you. Izuku, All Might, and even Inko had become a strange kind of family to you, and today, everything you've worked toward is finally coming to a head.

Izuku is standing a few paces in front of you, his wide eyes locked on All Might, who stands just a few feet away, grinning as if the moment were an event to celebrate. You know it is for Izuku, but you can't help but notice the nerves in the air. Today, Izuku will take a step toward his dream—becoming a hero—and All Might is handing him the key to that dream: his Quirk.

The scene is surreal to you. Izuku, with the gift of All Might's power, is about to eat the man's hair. It's strange and a little... gross, but you can't help but laugh. You don't do it often, but when you do, it's like a rare melody, a sound so beautiful it could rival any song you've ever heard.

Both All Might and Izuku freeze at the sound of your laughter, their faces immediately flushing as if they had been caught in a moment of vulnerability. The sound of your giggle is like a beam of sunlight breaking through a storm—it catches them off guard, makes them wonder about the person you've become. You've been so serious, so determined, but that laughter? It changes everything.

Izuku stammers, his face turning a deeper shade of red. "I—I'm sorry, Y/N! I didn't mean to—"

But you wave it off, your smile as bright as ever. "It's fine, Izuku. Just... funny timing, that's all."

All Might chuckles, though there's an undertone of warmth in his voice. "Guess you've never heard her laugh like that, huh, Izuku?"

The young boy nods, still blushing, but his eyes reflect something else now. Something that makes you wonder if you've somehow changed his perception of the world, if you've managed to leave a mark on him too. It's clear he's nervous, uncertain about what will happen once he eats the hair, but you can see the resolve building within him.

"You're gonna do great, Izuku," you say quietly, though your words are filled with confidence. You have no doubt he'll succeed.

Izuku looks at you, his gaze softening just a little. "Thanks, Y/N." His voice is quieter than usual, almost unsure of how to respond, but you can see his determination in his eyes. "If—if you want, you can come with me, too. To the exam, I mean."

Your lips curl into a smile as you walk over to him, nudging his shoulder gently. "I wouldn't miss it for the world," you tease, though there's sincerity in your tone.

His eyes widen in surprise before the smallest of smiles breaks through the nervousness. "R-really?"

You laugh again, not out of mockery, but out of genuine amusement. "Yeah. I'm not letting you do this alone. You've worked hard for this, Izuku, and I'm proud of you."

Izuku's blush deepens, but there's something else there now—something brighter, more confident. Maybe, just maybe, he believes in himself a little bit more because of your words.

All Might claps a hand on Izuku's shoulder, his grin widening. "Well, then! The exam begins in a few hours. Let's go give this our all!" He gives Izuku a thumbs up, his voice boisterous and filled with encouragement.

You stand by Izuku's side, your presence a quiet, steadying force. As the three of you head toward the entrance exam, the weight of the day feels less daunting. You've been through so much together already. And while this moment may be his, you know that whatever the outcome, you'll be there for him. Just as you've always been.