So, how many of you feel betrayed because I don't think IzuMomo is the best ship. I've dedicated all this time and effort into a ship that's not my favorite.

But, it's true.

I truly believe Izuku and Kyouka are the best possible option for a great romance. Granted, a good amount of it comes from expanding upon what we can infer about Kyouka based on what we've already seen. But, it's all based on things we've seen.

Sadly, that's due to her being only a side character.

If any of you also read "An Insecure Violet", you'll already know a lot of what I'm about to say, because my intention with that story is to prove everything I'm about to say.

Kyouka, like a lot of side characters, have wasted potential. I'm not saying it's a mistake on Horikoshi's side. It's not their story, so he shouldn't have to jarringly divert the spotlight away from our main characters too much, unless it's for an important reason.

It doesn't make it untrue, though.

Like I've said before, this is an opinion. And I do have a bias against Kyouka due to her being my favorite.

However, my bias wasn't formed until AFTER I realized and already went through every reason as to why she's the best option.

Before we dive into the categories of romance that I believe need to be fulfilled, let's talk about something that Kyouka doesn't have like the rest of the girls do, all because she doesn't need it.

Fan. Fucking. Service.

Every girl in the show has had moments of fan service, whether it be blantanly obvious (*cough* Momo *cough*) or subtly. Like when Tooru introduces her room, the animators made her breasts jiggle (and definitely increased their usual size).

I know Kyouka was in the hot springs scene, but her back was mostly turned and she was in the corner. Go back and look at the scene, Kyouka is the only one not facing forward and on display.

Kyouka doesn't have that, which makes me appreciate her all the more, because she doesn't even need it.

Her design and quirk are interesting, catches the eye. Maybe not to the degree of Mina, but still. While I think Studio Bones doesn't quite capture her the best, every time Kohei draws her, she's stunning.

... Well, that goes for everything he does. But still. I honestly think his female artwork is some of his best, for all of the characters. He brings something to it that Studio Bones, as good of a job they do, can't quite capture.

But, I digress. This is all personal preference. I simply find Kyouka to be the best looking of the Class, and her lack of fan service makes me appreciate it all the more.

Anyway, on to the categories.

In case you don't remember, here they are again.

1. Dynamic

2. Interesting Similarities

3. Interesting Differences

4. Potential Growth

5. Design Compatibility (Optional)

You might be wondering why I didn't go over Number 5 for Izuku and Ochako.

...Because their designs aren't compatible.

Green and brown? Wow. Charming.

Dynamic: Izuku is an awkward, shy, yet straight forward speaker. He's not exactly the Class Clown. Kyouka can be awkward, shy, and is definitely far more of a sarcastic speaker.

After getting through their shells, it's where they really thrive together for a great dynamic. Kyouka is playful, witty, berating in a light teasing kind of way, yet she's kind. Izuku's awkward antics would give her plenty of material (and she would acknowledge it) for humour.

Izuku laughs from her jokes, and Izuku unintentionally makes Kyouka laugh.

Her creative mind as a musician and songwriter allows evolution and intertwines with Izuku's "I have to do it this way" kind of thinking. I'll expand upon that later in the Potential Growth category.

Izuku gives her a sense of enlightenment. Not in the way of "Wow, I wanna be just like him". Kyouka is a pretty independent person. But, Izuku is her moral compass just as much as she is to him.

Dedication to a goal becomes far more prevalent in her mind.

But, she's also there to give Izuku a kick in the ass whenever he's being stubborn. Because, let's face it, Izuku is just as if not more stubborn than Katsuki. Especially when it comes to their philosophies.

They don't butt heads, at least not seriously. For reasons I'll explain later, both have an understanding of one another more than anyone else does. This stops confusion, and boosts assistance and care.

The dynamic will further be added upon by the next categories.

Interesting Similarities and Differences:

I need to combine the categories to emphasize just how good they work together.

Insecurity is abundant in both of these two, especially in the beginning for Izuku. He might be dedicated to his dream, but he's still very insecure about what he's capable of. He's going to try his damnedest, but his belief that he can is shaky at best. Like I said, this is far more apparent during the beginning of the story. Izuku truly doesn't believe he can do anything in the beginning. He knew it was a fantasy that wouldn't really come true. He was basically just covering his ears and screaming, refusing to hear anything else.

Kyouka's insecurities are definitely different. Thanks to the resident Grapist of 1-A, we know Kyouka's at least somewhat sensitive about her body. She's usually the most uncomfortable and embarrassed in many situations, especially one's related to her body. A lot of her artwork where she's wearing something a little revealing, she's usually drawn embarrassed.

Izuku isn't insecure about his body, he's actually rather accepting of what he looks like. Izuku has acknowledged that he's plain, not much to look at. When called "the plain boy" by Ochako, Izuku immediately went, "She's talking about me!" Kyouka is more negative about it.

Where their insecurities are similar is their talents. Izuku doesn't fully believe he can do something. Kyouka does believe she can do something, but she doesn't believe it matters. She's embarrassed by her own musical talents, thinking everyone is uninterested or it's just not important.

Both are very intelligent, ranking in the top ten of class. But Kyouka's insecurities are physical, while Izuku's are mental. Although, insecurities are sort of both. But you get my point. There's also their small little things they do when embarrassed or anxious. Izuku stutters and Kyouka twirls her jacks. She twirls her jacks a lot, but she's ALWAYS doing them when insecure.

Both have walls you must break through.

However, Izuku is FAR harder to get into than Kyouka is.

Kyouka is a brick wall.

Izuku is fucking Fort Knox.

Even Ochako and Tenya, Izuku's best friends since day one, don't know jack shit about Izuku. As far as we know, they know absolutely nothing about Izuku besides the things everyone else knows. While you could argue that it's because he doesn't want to risk any holes in his story that might risk One For All's exposure, it still seems to be so base level. They don't even go by each other's first names.

While Kyouka may be embarrassed by her talents, she was at least open enough with the girls of 1-A to sing out loud on rare occasions.

Both are very protective. Neither are afraid of standing up for their friends. Sero makes a crude remark about Momo's quirk? Kyouka decks him in the fucking face. And Izuku is...well, Izuku.

While both are shy and socially inept, Kyouka is cool, teasing, blunt, and berating. At least, on her surface level. Yet, she is also kind. It's just something you have to earn. Izuku...once again, is Izuku. He's a social mess. Kyouka is tough and has edges, but she has her inner girly side. Izuku is kind, approachable, but you better not fuck with him. The inverse of one another in that regard.

They were both scared of what the expectations of others would mean for their future. Kyouka wanted to be a hero, but was afraid that her parents would be angry that she didn't want to be a musician. Izuku wanted to be a hero, but was terrified of what he would find if he actually tried (And All Might gave him the answer).

Kyouka had the support of her parents. Her dream was obtainable.

Izuku did not have that support. Well, not the support he wanted. Izuku's dream was not obtainable.

I don't care how much fanfiction we write about Quirkless Hero Izuku. Even the show itself was trying to teach us in the first episode that Izuku would've been completely fucked without a quirk.

Now, the biggest parallel between the two. Remember how I said that "Wanting to be a hero" doesn't matter unless it actually is interesting and plays with each other?

Well...

Izuku wants to be a hero whose smile brings hope to the world.

Kyouka wants to bring hope to the world by making others smile.

*Inhales deeply*

GET! FUCKED! OTHER SHIPS!

Do I need to say more? Seriously, do I need to explain any further as to why that parallel brings so much more substance to a dynamic relationship? If you can't see that, then I can't help you. Izuku and Kyouka are the perfect double helix. Two different strands, intertwined with one another. Connected, but different.

Potential Growth:

We all already know the things Izuku inspires into Class 1-A. I already said up top Izuku and Kyouka would be each other's moral compass, but still following their own routes.

What about the personal things?

Like learning each other's personal lives? Kyouka deep diving into Izuku's hero obsession while he dives further into music, each learning how much those things mean to their significant other?

Kyouka can teach Izuku how to relax. That boy is wound up tighter than a wet towel you're about to whip your friend with, causing a welt so larger he couldn't sit down for a few days. She has the ability to teach him that not everything is an attack. Izuku, for most of his life, has had teasing be a form of attack against him. That newfound ability would work into Izuku's own insecurities and weaken them. Katsuki's belittlement would have far less effect on him than it used to.

Over time, he would stop flinching at everything due to Kyouka's influence. He would be able to take her teasing in stride. He would adapt, being able to fire back his own one in awhile. Izuku would become a far more free spirit thanks to Kyouka.

Izuku can increase her softer side, at least in private. Slowly over time, Kyouka's constant and natural frown would switch to a soft smile. Oh, but she's still totally going to verbally kick your ass. Izuku would teach her that her body is beautiful. Izuku would also take interest into everything she does musically. In turn growing her confidence in not only her body, but her own hobbies and talents. That brick wall around her would weaken. The downfalls are only that way if you believe them to be. Their strength and constant drives would push them both further. Izuku's quirk analysis and Kyouka's creativity would merge into amazing battle capabilities.

Intimacy would be a slow start. But it would eventually just lead into them diving in head first...no pun intended.

Izuku would find a whole new definition of "Cool". He'd be dumbfounded and entranced by everything she does. Or he might try to emulate her "Coolness" and completely fail at it, causing Kyouka to laugh hysterically and love him even more.

In the event of downfall or tragedy, Izuku isn't someone that needs coddling. Kyouka will be blunt and honest with him, reminding him of his goals and why he can't fall. In fact, Izuku needs FAR more reality checks in his life. I'm certain Kyouka would be more than happy to give it to him.

Both of them will slowly learn how to be more comfortable with each other, then with others, and then finally with themselves.

Design:

I don't have too much to say here. So I'll be brief. This is mostly preference.

Green, black, and purple are a great color scheme. They're not opposites on the color wheel, but they compliment one another very well. Izuku's wide and round eyes with Kyouka's sharp, triangular eyes are contrasting, yet an oddly satisfying combination. Besides, Kohei is a huge Spider-Man fan (As am I). So the Green Goblin colors are a nice touch.

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I could honestly go on for hours gushing over these two together and other story ideas. But, I think I've made my case. There are other ships out there that work together really well.

But, I just honestly can't think of anything better than these two. I can even tell just how much they fit together from writing them. When I write these two, it just flows. I write "An Insecure Violet" much faster than I do "Thank You". Hell, most of the time, I already have a dozen ideas and paragraphs written for that story by the time I'm halfway through writing the next chapter of "Thank You". I already can't wait to continue working on the next chapter. It's there first date, an event full of dialogue between the two. I love it. Every scene, conversation, quiet moment, etc, all just flows so naturally to write, because these two basically write themselves.

It's just a shame it'll never happen canon. So much potential wasted, all because of some ditzy brunette.

I can honestly say I already like "An Insecure Violet" more than I like "Thank You." For a lot of reasons actually, but these two are a major factor.

I know this is all my opinion, but I really don't think I'll ever be convinced otherwise.

Izuku and Kyouka.

What else can I say?