i actually have so many thoughts about Izuku being raised quirkless in a quirk-centric society. it's canon that people with mutation quirks are discriminated against, and it makes sense for the completely quirkless to also be treated as less than. we all know that deku and shigaraki both have the same red pair of shoes, probably because that brand is one of the only ones that makes shoes to fit people with that extra joint in their toe. there's not a lot of choice for the quirkless.
and here's Izuku. who was bullied, threatened, and worse just for existing. who was likely made to feel like he shouldn't exist, that the world did not have space for someone like him. so he stayed quiet to not get in anyone's way. he made himself small so no one would notice and assault him.
Izuku, who was holding out for a miracle so he could be a hero, to protect and lift those who did nothing but tear him down. who went to great lengths to show the world he was worthy of being there, to service them, because that's the only way he was able to survive this long; by being useful.
[ID: A tumblr post that says “ppl who celebrate fictional character birthdays are annoying pass it on” it is then reblogged by someone who said “FUCK this post happy birthday *blank*” But the words “Izuku Midoriya” were added in the blank. End ID.]
[ID: (image one) A tumblr post that says “ppl who celebrate fictional character birthdays are annoying pass it on”. It was then reblogged by someone who said “FUCK this post and happy birthday *blank*” but the words “Izuku Midoriya” were put in the blank.
(image two) Izuku is in front of a purple colored back ground. There are splotches of oranges, purples, greens, and blues around him. He has a crown with bows, balloons, flowers, and lightning on it. There are also jewels off to the side of him. End ID]
Come get your angsty song edit!!! Long ago, I said I'd take DVK 2 and replace the dialogue with angsty lyrics, and I did! What a fantastic layout and typography exercise. Special thanks to @everypanelofkatsuki who provided me with most of these panels! Thanks! Your help was invaluable.
Lyrics are from Boygenius' Bite the Hand. Like many of the songs I listen to when I think of these characters, I think it can apply to a large portion of the cast, but I always think of Kacchan first.