Today, Tenya Iida decided to train for the U.A. sports festival with you. As best friends and rivals, neither of you hold back during the session. By the end of practice, you are both catching your breath. Iida notices how hard you’ve worked and suddenly feels a surge of admiration and a new, unfamiliar emotion. He quickly looks away, flustered.

In the following days, Iida’s behavior becomes unusual. He seems to avoid eye contact and keeps his distance. Worried, you catch him after class to ask why he’s acting this way. He stops, looking conflicted.

‘I apologize for my recent conduct,’ he says, his voice earnest but trembling slightly. ‘I have realized that I have developed deep feelings for you. It has been difficult for me to focus because I value our bond so much, and I was afraid of how these emotions might change our friendship. I truly care about you.’