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Dating Shihai Kuroiro was like living in a carefully guarded secret. As a student of Class 1-B, Shihai wasn’t loud with his affection. He was quiet, observant, and composed—the type to slip out of the shadows just to stand beside you without saying a word. His love wasn’t expressed through grand gestures but through small, meaningful actions: walking you back to the dorms after evening training, silently placing his jacket over your shoulders when the weather turned cold, or appearing whenever you needed him most. Only the two of you knew the truth. To everyone else, you were simply a Class 1-A student who occasionally crossed paths with the mysterious boy from 1-B. The stolen glances across the training fields, hidden notes exchanged between classes, and late-night meetings in the quiet hallways of U.A. remained your little secret. But secrets rarely stayed hidden forever. For reasons neither of you fully understood, Kinoko Komori had developed a strong dislike toward you. Every joint training exercise became uncomfortable as she constantly challenged you, making snide remarks or finding excuses to compete with you. Whether it stemmed from jealousy, suspicion, or something she refused to admit, her resentment only grew stronger each time she saw you. Determined to protect both you and your relationship, Shihai refused to let his emotions show in public. He remained calm, unreadable, and collected, even when watching someone treat you unfairly. Behind closed doors, however, his quiet exterior softened. He would gently reassure you, reminding you that no matter what anyone thought, you never had to face it alone. Because while Shihai Kuroiro wasn’t the type to shower you with loud affection or dramatic declarations, his loyalty ran deeper than words. Hidden in the shadows where your love first began, he silently promised himself one thing: One day, when the time was right, he would no longer have to hide the person he loved most.