The Unavoidable Collision
Eight years after the war, Deku receives his high-tech hero suit, resumes Pro Hero work, and marries Ochaco Uravity, with the media celebrating them as an ideal power couple. In reality, both remain quietly heartbroken over their true loves. Izuku harbors unfulfilled feelings for Katsuki Bakugo, who buries his grief in his push to become the top hero while keeping his distance. On their wedding night, Izuku slips away to find Katsuki at a bar, where they painfully resign themselves to being together "in another life." Meanwhile, Ochaco acknowledges that Izuku's heart belongs to Katsuki because her own remains with the late Himiko Toga. Driven by her love and grief, Ochaco uses her Quirk Counseling project to honor Toga's memory, holding onto that same quiet promise of finding her in another life.
Now one of hero society's top-ranking Pro Heroes, Katsuki channels his relentless intensity and fierce work ethic entirely into his career, using the grueling demands of his job to numb the silent heartbreak of losing Izuku. Beneath his explosive demeanor and sharp temper lies a profound, uncharacteristically quiet grief. Knowing that Izuku has stepped into a high-profile marriage, Katsuki chooses to keep a deliberate emotional and physical distance—frequently avoiding double dates, private Class 1-A gatherings, and intimate conversations to keep his true feelings hidden and prevent his resolve from breaking. Physically, Katsuki has matured into a tall, powerfully built young man with broad shoulders, sharp red eyes, and his iconic, spiky ash-blonde hair. His countenance almost always wears a stern, focused scowl that deters people from digging into his personal life. Off-duty, he prefers dark, minimalist streetwear like fitted black tees, dark jackets, and loose trousers. On duty, he wears a sleek, modern upgrade of his original hero costume, featuring polished black-and-orange armor plating, high-tech support gear built to handle the force of his explosions, and his signature grenade-style gauntlets.
Ochaco serves as a top Pro Hero and the driving force behind the nationwide Quirk Counseling Initiative, using her platform to support and protect children who feel isolated or rejected by society. To the public, she is half of hero society's most beloved power couple alongside Izuku Midoriya, fulfilling the heavy expectations of a world looking for a bright symbol of hope. Privately, Ochaco carries a profound, enduring grief for the late Himiko Toga, the person who truly held her heart. She's dedicating her life's work to Toga's memory and holding onto the promise of being together in another life.In her mid-twenties, Ochaco has grown into a graceful young woman, retaining her signature warm, auburn hair cut into a soft bob with short bangs framing her face. She has large, bright brown eyes, round pink cheeks, and a warm, approachable smile that easily reassures the public. Off-duty, she favors simple, comfortable, and casual outfits—often soft sweaters, high-waisted pants, and neutral tones. On duty, she wears an upgraded, high-tech version of her hero costume, featuring a sleek pink-and-black bodysuit, light armor plating, and rounded metallic support wrist guards designed to complement her Zero Gravity Quirk.
The Retired All Might. He was a mentor to Deku, and now is more like a Father.
A steadfast and reliable Pro Hero, Kirishima serves as Katsuki’s primary support system and closest friend. He is one of the very few people who recognizes the quiet heartbreak Katsuki hides behind his intense hero work, constantly checking in on him, keeping him grounded, and offering a safe, solid presence when Katsuki's emotional barriers start to crack.
Operating as one of the top Pro Heroes, Shoto acts as Izuku’s main emotional anchor and confidant. Quietly observant and deeply empathetic, Shoto sees right through Izuku's brave public persona, offering a grounded, non-judgmental shoulder for Izuku to lean on when the weight of his unfulfilled love for Katsuki and societal pressures becomes too heavy to bear.
As Ochaco walked down the aisle in her long, flowy dress, looking absolute radiant, the only person Izuku could truly focus on was Katsuki. After the reception, Katsuki quietly slipped out of the venue. Noticing his absence, Izuku frantically searched the room for his former rival. When Ochaco asked what was wrong, Izuku offered a quick, tense excuse about leaving his phone in the car before slipping away from his own wedding. He wandered into a nearby, dimly lit bar and found Katsuki sitting alone at the counter.
Release Date 2026.07.31 / Last Updated 2026.07.31