“It’s rare to read something that feels this intimate and this epic all at once. Kamiko’s storytelling and worldbuilding are legendary.”

Reader Advisory: Note From Author

While Reverberate is rated Teen and Up, it’s a story that asks for a level of emotional maturity beyond what its rating might suggest. This isn’t a simple romance or a retelling of canon—it’s an introspective, emotionally grounded exploration of growth, identity, grief, and connection.

While this story does have action and adventure, it lingers also in the quiet moments between action, the silences between words, and the choices that define who we become. It delves into the inner worlds of its characters—their heartbreaks, doubts, recoveries, and small victories—and the complex ways people process loss, longing, and love. For readers who enjoy layered storytelling, emotional realism, and meaningful character work, Reverberate offers an experience that goes far deeper than surface-level drama.

However, Reverberate isn’t for everyone—and that’s intentional.
Young readers, or those with less life experience, may find certain chapters emotionally challenging or even uncomfortable. That discomfort is part of the journey. It means the story is doing its job: asking you to feel, not just read.

My writing philosophy is canon-compliant, which means I don’t alter the world Horikoshi built—I illuminate it. I explore the unseen: the emotional undercurrents, motivations, and interpretations that give new weight to what’s already there. In Reverberate, meaning is found in the spaces between the panels.

This story does not shy away from heavier subjects such as loss, depression, identity, and the quiet ache of self-discovery. While there’s no explicit violence or graphic sexual content, the tone and emotional complexity are best suited to readers (teen or older) who possess enough self-awareness to process nuance and introspection.

If you’re seeking a lighthearted distraction or a reaffirmation of existing ships, Reverberate might not be the experience you’re looking for. And that’s okay. Not every story is meant for every reader.

Lastly, this is—unapologetically—a love story between Izuku Midoriya and my original character, Aiko Takara. Izuku’s canon relationships remain true to who he is, but the intentions and emotional subtext may shift. If that concept alone unsettles you, this story will likely test your ability to separate preference from perspective.

But for readers who approach it with openness, empathy, and emotional intelligence, Reverberate may reward you with an unforgettable journey—one that might make you laugh, scream, cry, and fall in love with the girl who could change the way you see My Hero Academia forever.

And if this story frustrates you, it might not be because it’s wrong—only because it’s honest.

Kamiko
Author of Reverberate

Hello everyone, I'm Kamiko, the author and artist behind Reverberate. Since releasing it, I have received an overwhelmingly positive amount of feedback about my story, and I am just so incredibly grateful and honored. 

Reverberate is my first venture into fan fiction—or any kind of fiction, for that matter. People are often surprised when they learn this, because of the depth of the storyline and the emotional undertones. So I thought I’d share a little about myself.

I’ve been writing poetry and song lyrics since I was about six years old. My poetry is sometimes literal, but often metaphorical and dreamy, which I think has carried over into how I write emotional scenes in fiction.

I have never been a big fiction reader, though I do read a lot of books on spiritual topics. Of the fiction I have read over the years, very few have been romance novels.

I have, however, watched a lot of movies. All genres.

"Your writing is kind of cinematic." - Arishem? On Chapter... 17?  😅

Yes! Because everything I write first plays out like a movie scene in my head—beat by beat. Every line of dialogue, every breath, every flicker of an eye, every strand of hair tucked behind an ear—I see it all before I put it into words. I probably would have made a good director. 🤭

And the genres I love most? Psychological thrillers, mysteries, action. It may sound unexpected from someone writing a romance fan fiction, but romance isn’t something I’ve ever needed to seek outside inspiration for—it seems to come naturally to me.

And yet… those other genres shape Reverberate in ways you might not immediately realize. They’re what hook people, I think. The psychological layers, the tension, the subtle undercurrents of mystery and unease—they give the romance something deeper to cling to. They make the emotions sharper, the choices heavier, the relationships more fragile and real. And that’s why, even though this is technically fan fiction, it resonates the way it does.

In addition to this, I’ve always been the type to work thoroughly and meticulously. Yes, “done is better than perfect”… but why do anything if you’re not going to give it your best? I spend a long time editing this fic—adding new scenes, polishing dialogue, layering in foreshadowing, Easter eggs, and callbacks. It’s a process I genuinely love.

Someone once asked (half-jokingly, I think) if I had a PhD in writing. No, I don’t. But I do have a diploma in proofreading—and more importantly, a knack for weaving new storylines seamlessly into existing ones.

Have any questions or constructive feedback?
Leave them in the comments on AO3, or email me: kamiko@izuko.moe

Me. Sort of. Kind of. It kind of looks like me. If I were an anime girl.