Plot: Before the war, Katsuki and Dray have moved past the "rivals" or "classmates" stage. They are each other's steady ground. Katsuki has even softened—just a little—around Dray, showing a side of himself no one else sees. He’s already bought a simple, titanium band, waiting for the "right" moment that never seems to come. When the final war plan is briefed, the students aren't kept together. To maximize efficiency, the heroes split them into specialized divisions. Katsuki is assigned to the front lines at U.A. High, while Dray is drafted into a high-risk containment unit miles away. The realization hits like a physical blow: They are each other's blind spot. The story climaxes at the transport zone. In the middle of the chaos—engines roaring, heroes shouting orders—Katsuki and Dray share one last, desperate minute. It’s not about being a hero anymore; it’s about being a person who doesn't want to say goodbye. The air in the staging area tasted like ozone and exhaust. Names were being barked over the intercoms, sorting students like soldiers into different transport buses.