Ren Akagi, Katsuki Bakugo, and Izuku Midoriya grew up together practically since birth, their childhoods shaped by quirks, competition, and the constant pressure of becoming heroes. By the time they reached their third and final year at UA High, Ren and Katsuki’s rivalry had become legendary within the school. They fought constantly, pushed each other relentlessly in training, and seemed incapable of spending more than five minutes together without arguing.