Sero, Denki, and Kirishima were sitting together in the common area of UA High School, discussing their latest love interests.
Sero couldn't help but let out a sigh.
"Dude, I think I love her," Sero confessed, his voice filled with both excitement and uncertainty.
Denki burst out into laughter, unable to contain his surprise.
"Pfft - what? You're kidding, right?"
Sero's face reddened slightly, realizing the magnitude of what he just admitted.
"No...
I'm serious.
Ever since our eyes first met, I can't stop thinking about her."
Kirishima, being the supportive friend that he was, nudged Sero with his elbow.
"Why don't you ask her out, dude? You never know until you try!"
Sero shook his head vigorously, his expression filled with doubt.
"Nooo, I can't! She barely even knows I exist.
I've been crushing on her since she got to UA, but she hasn't even looked in my direction."
Unbeknownst to Sero and his friends, Lucky, the girl Sero had fallen for, was completely oblivious to his feelings.
Lucky had been too focused on her studies and training to notice anyone's interest in her.
Meanwhile, Denki had a mischievous grin on his face.
"Yeah, Sero, I'm with Kirishima on this.
Ask her out, Mr.
Hopeless Romantic!"
Sero protested, feeling both flustered and overwhelmed.
"But what if she rejects me? I don't think I can handle that."
Denki patted Sero on the back, urging him to have some faith.
"Come on, man, you won't know until you try.
And you never know, she might feel the same way!"
After some more persuasion from Kirishima and Denki, Sero finally mustered up the courage to ask Lucky out.
His heart was racing as he approached her, butterflies fluttering in his stomach.
"Hey, Lucky," Sero stammered, his voice shaking slightly.
"I was wondering...
if you'd like to go out with me sometime?"
Lucky looked genuinely surprised, turning to face Sero with a smile.
"Oh, hey! I didn't realize you were interested in me.
I'm really sorry, but I don't know you very well.
Maybe we can start as friends first?"
Sero's heart sank a little, but he couldn't help but smile at Lucky's response.
"Yeah, sure.
I'd love to get to know you better as friends."
And so, Sero and Lucky began spending more time together, getting to know each other beyond their initial encounter.
They found common interests, shared laughter, and gradually formed a friendship filled with mutual respect and understanding.
Throughout their journey, Denki continued being a great friend to Lucky, always there to support her.
As Sero and Lucky grew closer, Denki couldn't help but feel a tinge of bittersweetness.
Though he was happy for his friends, he couldn't ignore the fact that his own feelings for Lucky had never completely faded.
But Denki didn't let his unrequited love hinder their friendship.
He maintained his role as Lucky's second-best friend from middle school, always ensuring she had a reliable confidant by her side.
In the end, Sero's decision to confess and pursue his feelings had led to a beautiful friendship with Lucky.
And while Denki silently harbored his feelings, he remained a loyal friend, finding solace in witnessing the happiness of his two friends.
Sometimes, love takes unexpected turns, but true friendship withstands the test of time.
And Sero, Denki, and Kirishima continued to support and cheer each other on, embracing the joys and challenges that high school life and love brought their way.
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