Starboy (E)
Fledgling actor Midoriya Izuku receives the chance of a lifetime when he auditions for the lead role of “Deku” in an action TV series produced by Endeavor Media & Entertainment. It’s a dream come true- meeting famous creatives, learning the hard work behind the glamour of the screen, and even getting to work with his peers- including one Todoroki Shouto.
Child star seamlessly trained into adult multi-media heartthrob, Shouto is furious when he’s pushed into a contract for some tacky action show produced by his father’s company, particularly when the role so explicitly targets some of his own deeply hidden issues. Sure, he’ll flawlessly deliver what the people want, but he’s not here for anything else- most certainly not to entertain the literal greenhorn with the uncomfortably intuitive eyes.
Once these stars collide, they’ll expose the other to mindsets and passions that both will need to wield when the dark underbelly of fame finally rears its ugly head.
Location (E)
"Five words was all it took.
Five really foolish, inconsiderate, poorly thought-out words, and the brightest light in Shouto’s life almost completely flickers out.
“Izuku, is it that serious?” "
When exhausted singer Shouto throws a wrench into his long-distance relationship with upcoming singer Izuku, it slams the breaks on their entire chance at romance. In order to mend what he has broken, he must find a way to prove to Izuku that he still loves him, and will be there for him, no matter where they are.
Faith (E)
The hero commission issues a cruel order, and Shouto finds himself tossed into the dark underbelly of society, working undercover alongside Dabi... as a villain! Caught in a storm of isolation, secrets and deceit, he realizes this time he may not be able to outrun his past- and Touya is counting on that.
Izuku knows only three things. One; Shouto didn't come home. Two; they would eventually face on (what should be) the opposing sides of good and evil. And three -
Well, that means he'll have to fight the love of his life.
Rumours (E)
It's been a year since Shouto returned to the hero world, vindicated. His return has been everything that Izuku could ever hope for- they're engaged, in a loving, healthy relationship, receiving support from friends and family... or so he thinks.
But Shouto's return hasn't been truly seamless- Shouto's been secretive lately, with rumours of his loyalties running wild. When Izuku pushes too far to find out why, he worries he might lose his love yet again...
(CAN BE READ STANDALONE, BUT IS TECHNICALLY A SIDE STORY)
Mr. Fahrenheit (M)
Because he loves his brother, Shouto grudgingly decides to attend Natsuo's bachelor party- but he's a little self conscious about the entire thing. Big sister Fuyumi swoops in to save the day with a stylish makeover and a glorious pep talk. To make things even better, he'll be swept off his feet by a dreamy Izuku the entire time!
It's the greatest night that he might not remember.
Day 1: Progress; “Maybe everyone can live beyond what they are capable of.”- Markus Zusak
Flashing Lights (E)
"“Do you think an Instagram post was the best way to go about it, Shou? I didn’t take you for an ‘after-sex selfie’ kind of guy. I can’t wait for that one reporter to see it; she’s going to have a coronary at how wrong she was.”
Shouto’s chest rumbles, like he’s laughing, and Izuku knows that underneath his lids he’s rolling his eyes. They’d decided to throw caution to the wind and just reveal their relationship in the most risqué way possible, and while normally that would leave Izuku anxious, his mood was so jubilant that shame couldn’t touch him."
Day 3: Names; "Always forgive your enemies, nothing annoys them so much."- Oscar Wilde
Rose Gardens and Fevered Dreams (T)
"Izuku gasps as he shoots up out of bed, and immediately groans at the bright light piercing the room.... Real life smacks him in the face immediately. He’s not a teen prince in a beautiful rose garden at a lovely fountain with cool air. That would be too merciful. Instead he’s 25, covered in sweat, and a pro-hero- and he’s sick as all hell."
Overwork has left the super-husbands with fevers, but it's okay! They're pros- they can handle it! Except they can't, because they're disasters. It's up to the best moms in the world to save the day!
Day 4: Parallels; "If I lived a million lifetimes, I would’ve felt a million things and I still would’ve fallen a million times for you." -Robert M Drake
A Rhythm of Love (T)
"This performance seems…different somehow. Not any less beautiful, but…less controlled. More raw, emotional. The fluid motions seem more encompassing, exuding the passion of the song. There’s a smile on Todoroki’s- Shouto’s- face that Izuku isn’t sure he’s aware is there. Content, happy, heartwarming. He realizes then that he’d do anything to keep watching Shouto smile like that."
Izuku's studious world is no longer his focus when he meets a beautiful competitive figure skater. Shouto is desperate to take his fate into his own hands, and this upcoming competition is his last chance.
Day 2/5: Studying; "When you're born in a burning house, you think the whole world is burning. But it's not."- Richard Kadrey (day 5) & “Every person has the power to change their fate if they are brave enough to fight for what they desire more than anything”- Stephanie Garber (day 2)
Lacrimosa (T)
Izuku has finally decided: he's had enough. He no longer desires to be on the side of 'good'. He’s had a revelation - it's all false, and a bunch of shining false idols have done nothing but spit propaganda in his face for years. A society that made him its shiniest puppet, mimicking that propaganda. But no more.
Day 6: Music; "Never let your sense of morals prevent you from doing what is right."- Isaac Asimov
Grateful (T)
"Deku sighed. It was selfish of the number one, but he couldn’t wait until he could just go home, shower and cuddle with his boyfriend. Anything to get the taste of soot out of his mouth, grime off his skin, and good food in his stomach. He’d scheduled a fancy dinner date for them tonight, so of course something had to literally blow up."
A massive gas explosion and the resulting fire has left our heroes exhausted, irritated, and with an unfortunate choice to make.
Day 7: Home; "Courage is the most important of all the virtues, because without it, no other virtue can be practiced consistently"- Maya Angelou