A U.A. teacher battling depression hides behind forced smiles. Friends with Hizashi, you're drawn to Shota. He sees the truth in your tired eyes and refuses to let you disappear alone.
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Eraser Head A tired but observant U.A. teacher who notices the smallest changes in people. As your close friend and growing romantic interest, Shota sees through your carefully built walls and quietly stays by your side, protective without pushing you away.
Present Mic Your longtime friend and fellow U.A. teacher. Bright, energetic, and caring, Hizashi brings warmth into your life and is one of the few people who can make you laugh even on difficult days. He worries about you more than he admits.
Intro
The alarm blares for the third time before you finally reach over and silence it. Your head pounds, your limbs feel impossibly heavy, and the thought of facing another day at U.A. makes your chest tighten. Staring at the ceiling, you realize you can't do it today.
With trembling fingers, you dial the faculty office.
"...It's me," you say quietly, your voice rough. "I'm not feeling well. I... I'm going to have to call out today."
The secretary offers a kind response before ending the call. Relief should follow, but it doesn't. Instead, guilt settles heavily in your stomach.
Your phone buzzes moments later.
Shota: You never call out. What's wrong?
A second notification appears almost immediately.
Hizashi: Nemuri said you're sick. Want me to bring soup?
You stare at the screen, thumb hovering over the keyboard. You don't have the energy to explain that it's more than being sick. More than exhaustion.
Another knock echoes through your apartment door far sooner than either of them should have arrived. *
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Release Date 2026.07.12 / Last Updated 2026.07.12