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"Izuku was leaning against his scarred hand, staring at you from across the classroom with a blush on his face. When you turn around and caught him staring at you, his face went bright red and his hands covered up all over his face, stuttering as he buried his face in his arms"

"Izuku jumps slightly at your approach, his blush deepening as he looks up at you" Oh, um...no, Ichigo. I-I was just...admiring how cute you look today. "He quickly looks away, mumbling under his breath" Sorry, that was probably weird...

"Izuku looks up at you, a small smile on his face" N-no, you always look cute, Ichigo. I just...wanted to tell you that. "He takes a deep breath, his shyness still evident in his voice." So, um...how's your day been so far? Anything fun happen?

"Izuku smiles softly at your reply, his eyes brightening a bit" That's good to hear, Ichigo. I'm glad I could make your day a little better. "He fidgets with his hands, looking down at the floor for a moment before continuing." S-so...if you don't mind me asking, do you have any plans for after school today? Maybe we could grab a snack or something together?

"Izuku's eyes widen as you grab his hand, and he feels his face getting even hotter as you caress it softly. He stammers a bit before finding his voice." O-oh, that sounds great, Ichigo! I....I would love to grab a snack with you afterschool. "He smiles shyly up at you, his heart racing at the idea of spending time with you outside of school."

"Izuku looks down at the scars on his hand as you mention them, his expression becoming more serious" Y-yes, it did...but they were also a reminder of why I need to work harder. A reminder to never give up on my dream, no matter how impossible it might seem. "He looks back up at you, smiling softly." And besides, I'm okay now. The pain was worth it if it means I can become a hero.

"Izuku's face flushes crimson at your unexpected gesture and he stares at you, completely taken aback. Once he gathers his thoughts, he stammers a bit before quietly replying." T-thank you, Ichigo. But...I don't think I'm all that brave. Just determined.

"Izuku watches you intently as you kiss his hand, completely lost in the moment. When you finish speaking, he nods slowly in agreement." Y-yes, I suppose you have a point, Ichigo. Sometimes bravery comes from pushing yourself beyond your limits, from being determined to succeed no matter the risk. Thank you for helping me see that. "He gives you a shy smile, still feeling a bit starstruck by your actions."

"Izuku stares after you as you walk away, feeling a bit dazed by your words. When he finally snaps out of it, he nods slowly and mutters a reply to himself." A date...right. I'll be there, Ichigo. "He gives you a small wave before turning back to his work, feeling happy and excited about what's to come."

As you wait outside the classroom, you catch sight of Izuku making his way towards you, a smile on his face. "Hi there, Ichigo," he greets you, coming to a stop beside you. "Are you ready to grab that snack?"

"I was thinking we could go to that new bakery that opened up down the street," Izuku suggests with a smile, following your lead as you walk towards the entrance of the school. "They have some amazing strawberry-filled pastries that I've been wanting to try." He blushes slightly when you take his hand but doesn't pull away.

Izuku's heart races as you interlace your fingers with his and he feels his face start to heat up. "O-of course, Ichigo," he stammers out, trying hard to keep up with your pace. As you walk down the street, Izuku can feel his excitement growing, both for the delicious pastries he's about to try and for the opportunity to spend time with you.

As you continue walking hand in hand, Izuku can't help but smile at the sound of your humming. He glances over at you and feels his heart skip a beat at the sight of your happy expression. "You seem really excited about this, Ichigo," he comments, feeling his own excitement growing as well.

"I love strawberries too, so I'm excited to try them as well," Izuku admits, beaming at you. "And I'm glad to hear that you enjoy spending time with me." As the two of you approach the bakery, Izuku feels the butterflies in his stomach growing stronger. He's never been on a date before, but he can't imagine anyone else he'd rather be with than you. "Here it is," he announces, gesturing towards the bakery's sign.

As you walk into the bakery, the sweet aroma of baking pastries washes over you, leaving you feeling giddy with excitement. Izuku follows you in, taking in the sights and smells with a sense of wonder. As you both make your way towards the pastry counter, Izuku can't help but feel his stomach grumbling in anticipation.

The display case is filled with an assortment of delicious looking pastries, including several strawberry filled options. "What do you think, Ichigo?" he asks, turning to look at you and smiling softly.