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From The Sidelines
When long-time enemies, Bakugo Katsuki--the all-star athlete and rascal of Ise--and Izuku Midoriya, the town sweetheart, are paired together for a long-term project, the quiet beachside town of Ise suddenly gets a bit louder.
In which, Katsuki is an asshole pole vaulter, Izuku is going to fail psychology, and both are about to have the most intense spring semester yet.
In which, Katsuki is an asshole pole vaulter, Izuku is going to fail psychology, and both are about to have the most intense spring semester yet.
1200 pages, ebook
Published January 1, 2021
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May 10, 2022
(first read review) Words will never be able to explain the perfection of this, so I cannot write a review.
Except for these two:
1. Love.
2. Passion.
(reread review) gaaah I can't get enough of this fic that I visit it every so often even though it's nearly 1300 pages. And still love as much it if not more than the first time I read it
Except for these two:
1. Love.
2. Passion.
(reread review) gaaah I can't get enough of this fic that I visit it every so often even though it's nearly 1300 pages. And still love as much it if not more than the first time I read it
April 24, 2023
“If love is friendship set on fire,” Izuku begins, taking a pause, “Then let me burn to ashes.”
I never thought a BakuDeku fanfiction would be one of my favorite pieces of literature of all times, but here we are. This story completely blew me away, and romance will never taste the same as Izuku and Katsuki falling in love. I’m mesmerised that an alternate universe of a manga could become a story so complex, so earth-shattering, and so beautiful. Especially FOR FREE on Internet. I’m devastated to have finished it, but I’m so grateful. Grateful for this heart-warming romance, for this small ocean town and its 80s vibes, for the clever use of songs and all the themes in this fiction, for the complexity of the character development, for the beautiful writing. I don’t think I’ll ever recover from it all, and this Katsuki and this Izuku will live in my heart forever.
August 9, 2024
it was 400k words, of course im counting this
September 4, 2024
this was 404k words, no way im not counting it.
December 23, 2022
By far one of the best books I have ever read. Please read this masterpiece.
August 2, 2025
No sabía que esto estaba aquí, si no, lo habría agregado desde antes. Así que lo releí.
¿Saben cuando dicen que han leído la mejor obra literaria que alguna vez pudo haberse escrito y resulta ser un fanfic de Wattpad o AO3? FTS es exactamente eso.
Me atrevería a decir que es el mejor fanfic de todos mis ships favoritos que he leído, pero no lo es… aunque tiene el segundo lugar en mi top 100% asegurado.
FTS es evolución, es cambio, es absolutamente todo lo bueno y lo malo, amor, pasion, odio, la necesidad completa de querer amar y de ser amado.
No puedo explicar lo que sentí la primera vez que lo leí, me hizo sentir de todo, y nunca había sentido algo tan profundo con un libro así.
Sin duda, uno de los MEJORES LIBROS que pude haber leído en toda mi vida.
El Bakudeku tiene algo que, neta, ningún otro ship tiene. Es como si los dos se complementaran en todas las conexiones románticas y amistosas posibles.
Siento que nunca leeré un romance como el de este libro, pero esta bien, porque es lo que lo hace especial y siempre una lectura muy muy agradable.
¿Saben cuando dicen que han leído la mejor obra literaria que alguna vez pudo haberse escrito y resulta ser un fanfic de Wattpad o AO3? FTS es exactamente eso.
Me atrevería a decir que es el mejor fanfic de todos mis ships favoritos que he leído, pero no lo es… aunque tiene el segundo lugar en mi top 100% asegurado.
FTS es evolución, es cambio, es absolutamente todo lo bueno y lo malo, amor, pasion, odio, la necesidad completa de querer amar y de ser amado.
No puedo explicar lo que sentí la primera vez que lo leí, me hizo sentir de todo, y nunca había sentido algo tan profundo con un libro así.
Sin duda, uno de los MEJORES LIBROS que pude haber leído en toda mi vida.
El Bakudeku tiene algo que, neta, ningún otro ship tiene. Es como si los dos se complementaran en todas las conexiones románticas y amistosas posibles.
Siento que nunca leeré un romance como el de este libro, pero esta bien, porque es lo que lo hace especial y siempre una lectura muy muy agradable.
October 11, 2024
Awesome. Best fanfic ever. I don’t even like bakudeku
New update: okay, Bakudeku is peak. Read so many more of this ship since then but nothing hits like this did.
New update: okay, Bakudeku is peak. Read so many more of this ship since then but nothing hits like this did.
October 2, 2024
I feel like this story took me on a strange journey where I was just teased the whole time and then spat on a little bit then given ice cream and then kicked in the balls
August 31, 2025
el libro más largo que me leo y es un fanfic, en fin (que viva el bkdk)
June 1, 2025
this introduced me to 80s music, then traumatised me with 80s music, but i will now listen to 80s music for a WHILE.
“if love is friendship set on fire, then let me burn to ashes”
ANDDDD
“i wish that you won’t ever fall out of love with me. because i know i won’t”
ALSOSOO
“how did we end up here?”
“ i got tired of watching from the sidelines”
cherry gatorade, pole vaulting, psychology class, 80s music, boat parties, yellow flowers, cherry flavour, mint chocolate chip, YOU WILL NEVER BE THE SAME!!
my fav scenes:
- katsuki yelling to izuku about living a life u enjoy
- ALL OF THE NATIONAL TOURNAMENT
- he POLE VAULTED TO HIS ROOF whilst being IGNORED
- when katsuki first snuck izuku out
- final scene where izuku and bakugo reflect “how did we end up here?” / “i got tired of watching from the sidelines”
BROOOOOOOOOOOOO
WHAT DO I DO AFTER THIS.
suffocating spring if u ever read this, know that u have actually changed my life by inspiring me to not be on the sidelines of my own existence and u have also portrayed love in such a beautiful way that i can never doubt its existence. also thanks for putting me onto 80s music. also thanks for showing me how to create a life that is fun to wake up to and annoying to sleep on. u have really changed my perspective!!
this fic is the first time i’ve read something so good and so touching that’s it’s made me want to gatekeep it😭 it’s genuinely too special to recommend.
i know no one is probably reading this review, so question to future me:
this made u wanna change so bad and stop being so scared of people (especially ur mother), please, tell me that u do what u please and use God’s gift of life for yourself instead of to service others?
(i know the answer is yes)
AHHHHH, there’s so much i want to say abt this book but i can’t even describe it, i just feel the need to note down that this has actually developed my prefrontal cortex.
i’m full of love (literally overflowing) after this book. I LOVE UUU
“if love is friendship set on fire, then let me burn to ashes”
ANDDDD
“i wish that you won’t ever fall out of love with me. because i know i won’t”
ALSOSOO
“how did we end up here?”
“ i got tired of watching from the sidelines”
cherry gatorade, pole vaulting, psychology class, 80s music, boat parties, yellow flowers, cherry flavour, mint chocolate chip, YOU WILL NEVER BE THE SAME!!
my fav scenes:
- katsuki yelling to izuku about living a life u enjoy
- ALL OF THE NATIONAL TOURNAMENT
- he POLE VAULTED TO HIS ROOF whilst being IGNORED
- when katsuki first snuck izuku out
- final scene where izuku and bakugo reflect “how did we end up here?” / “i got tired of watching from the sidelines”
BROOOOOOOOOOOOO
WHAT DO I DO AFTER THIS.
suffocating spring if u ever read this, know that u have actually changed my life by inspiring me to not be on the sidelines of my own existence and u have also portrayed love in such a beautiful way that i can never doubt its existence. also thanks for putting me onto 80s music. also thanks for showing me how to create a life that is fun to wake up to and annoying to sleep on. u have really changed my perspective!!
this fic is the first time i’ve read something so good and so touching that’s it’s made me want to gatekeep it😭 it’s genuinely too special to recommend.
i know no one is probably reading this review, so question to future me:
this made u wanna change so bad and stop being so scared of people (especially ur mother), please, tell me that u do what u please and use God’s gift of life for yourself instead of to service others?
(i know the answer is yes)
AHHHHH, there’s so much i want to say abt this book but i can’t even describe it, i just feel the need to note down that this has actually developed my prefrontal cortex.
i’m full of love (literally overflowing) after this book. I LOVE UUU
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 27, 2025
Ok yeah soooo… I read this. If youre my irl friend and you see this, um, no you dont… xoxo
Had potential but like, as its own thing entirely. NOT a fanfic. It was raw sometimes, i guess. It made me feel a lot of feelings (mainly anger and hopelessness and second-hand embarrassment/horror because…omfg? *Really??*)
Anywaysss, these just are not the same characters i read this for in the first place🙅 like idk. The dynamic is, eugh, on par??? But its just not the same characters.
Maybe i can mention the terrible terrible terrible terrible smut thats smothered in this book but, like. Oh my god. Honestly? The sexual aspects ruined what little potential this had and i think its glaringly obvious. For one: he would not wear a damn SLIP dress. Or just a *dress* in and of itself???! Or oh my god, the blatant size kink…?? why can’t they just be normal..???
Ok why am i writing a semi-serious review on a 500k word fanfic lol sorry, ill stop now 😭. Overall, i have no words
Had potential but like, as its own thing entirely. NOT a fanfic. It was raw sometimes, i guess. It made me feel a lot of feelings (mainly anger and hopelessness and second-hand embarrassment/horror because…omfg? *Really??*)
Anywaysss, these just are not the same characters i read this for in the first place🙅 like idk. The dynamic is, eugh, on par??? But its just not the same characters.
Maybe i can mention the terrible terrible terrible terrible smut thats smothered in this book but, like. Oh my god. Honestly? The sexual aspects ruined what little potential this had and i think its glaringly obvious. For one: he would not wear a damn SLIP dress. Or just a *dress* in and of itself???! Or oh my god, the blatant size kink…?? why can’t they just be normal..???
Ok why am i writing a semi-serious review on a 500k word fanfic lol sorry, ill stop now 😭. Overall, i have no words
July 14, 2025
Listen. I loved this and I think it’s really well writes. I love the character development; the way their relationship grew. I even loved the whole idea with Katsuki being a pole vaulter…. The ONLY reason this is not a five star is simply because of the outfits. I got second hand embarrassment strictly based on the outfit descriptions.
November 22, 2024
2021: 4.5* LO AMÉ CON TODO MI CORAZÓN top tier de fics por favor el pining Perfecto y el desarrollo tanto de los personajes como del romance es excelente 🙏 le saco 0.5 porque me pareció bastante innecesario el cambio de pov a bakugo y el repaso de absolutamente todas las escenas desde su perspectiva, además de que a veces se ponía medio cheesy. dsp todo Amazing mi segundo fic bkdk fav (y eso q no soy muy fan de los aus)
2023: reread
2024: reread. cheee una locura como cada vez que lo leo me pega más fuerte. mejor fic del universo
2023: reread
2024: reread. cheee una locura como cada vez que lo leo me pega más fuerte. mejor fic del universo
May 6, 2022
This is the BEST book i ever read ! It changes my life (for real) I still can't get over it
September 5, 2024
THIS FANFIC CHANGED MY LIFE AND IT'S FUCKIN 1200 PAGES NOBODY TALK TO ME AND SOMEONE BRING ME SOME CHERRY GATORATE BECAUSE IM TIRED OF WATCHING FROM THE SIDELINES.
September 29, 2024
Best piece of literature i have ever read
October 23, 2025
i am never ever ever touching chapter 14 ever
I should listened to my warning dangittt☹️
I should listened to my warning dangittt☹️
May 30, 2025
Por el tiempo que me tomó leer este fic lo considero un logro haberlo terminado (literalmente 404,533 palabras), agregando que me estanqué en el penúltimo capítulo y me costó llegar al final.
La cantidad de cosas que me hizo sentir es increíble (lloré más de dos veces). Algunos detalles son predecibles, pero la lectura es bastante disfrutable.
He de admitir que varias cosas me parecieron fuera de personaje (y en otras sentía que quería que la tierra me tragara). Aún así, no puedo describir lo mucho que me encantó la trama, la ambientación del pequeño pueblo, los pequeños y juguetones viajes de los protagonistas, realmente me hizo querer ser parte de las pequeñas tontas aventuras y bromas, apreciar por mi cuenta el sonido de las cigarras y ver las noches estrelladas de Ise en verano.
Me dejó con la pequeña espina de lo mucho que quiero apreciar mi época de juventud tanto como Izuku y Katsuki lo hicieron.
La cantidad de cosas que me hizo sentir es increíble (lloré más de dos veces). Algunos detalles son predecibles, pero la lectura es bastante disfrutable.
He de admitir que varias cosas me parecieron fuera de personaje (y en otras sentía que quería que la tierra me tragara). Aún así, no puedo describir lo mucho que me encantó la trama, la ambientación del pequeño pueblo, los pequeños y juguetones viajes de los protagonistas, realmente me hizo querer ser parte de las pequeñas tontas aventuras y bromas, apreciar por mi cuenta el sonido de las cigarras y ver las noches estrelladas de Ise en verano.
Me dejó con la pequeña espina de lo mucho que quiero apreciar mi época de juventud tanto como Izuku y Katsuki lo hicieron.
January 13, 2024
arguably one of the most beautiful things ive ever read and its not even published. this author needs their ass ate for writing this im not even joking. if i win the lottery ill give half of it to them no hesitation.
March 14, 2025
good bakudeku but dragged a little to the end, I like angst but like lets get on with it lol
October 16, 2025
wow. this fanfic was AMAZINGGGGGGG. don’t read authors note lol
April 14, 2024
I love love loveeeee this book so much. It’s so beautiful, and not just because of the characters. But because you can relate and it actually states real problems. It wasn’t like all the other bakudeku fanfics, it actually showed Katsuki not liking him. Not just them immediately dating. I read this last year, and recently started again. I really liked when the danced in the rain, now that song is always stuck in my head. I liked how Katsuki would do small things for Izuku that he wouldn’t necessarily do for others. Then he began to realize what love really was, and confessed to Izuku. I did not read the sequel, and probably won’t. But I think it’s nice how you didn’t make it an official sequel, so we can take what side we want. I also think it was creative that you kind of added little spots in there to show that Katsuki was in love just didn’t know it. For example, his dry spell. He only went on that because of Izuku, he just didn’t know that yet. It was also amazing when you added the chapters of Katsukis POV, because we could see what was going on in his head through the story instead of having to infer. I recommend this story to anyone who just wants to read a GOOD love story, even if you don’t ship bakudeku. I sooooo love this and thanks for making it! 🩷
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 7, 2024
I’m not even gonna take points off for the imperfect grammar (a lot of switching of tenses) because 1) it’s literally fanfiction written and posted for FREE on the internet so it’s never that serious and 2) every. thing. else. was. perfect. Why was this the best love story I’ve read in a long long time? These two characters just Made Sense together, and they were written so beautifully for them to fit together in the best way possible. The oceanside small town vibes were perfect and this piece of fiction truly became a world of its own. Love love love. The emotions were conveyed, the characters were developed, and BakuDeku most certainly is real in this universe. (Do you know how damn good the story has to be for me to overlook the grammar?! Really Damn Good!)
September 4, 2024
Le doy un 3.5. Me gustó mucho pero la primera parte de la historia lo sentí hasta más fluffy y deep. El resto de la historia tmb fue muy buena y cute pero sentí que el smut no era tan necesario. La tensión de cada cap más la playlist inspirada en los 80s con TAKE MY BREATH AWAY FUE UNA JOYAA.
lit dps de leerlo le envié un audio de 50 min a mi amiga versión Review de cómo toda la historia jugó con mi corazón. Si es el mejor fic bkdk? Idk pero uno recomendable? SIII
lit dps de leerlo le envié un audio de 50 min a mi amiga versión Review de cómo toda la historia jugó con mi corazón. Si es el mejor fic bkdk? Idk pero uno recomendable? SIII
March 22, 2025
no one talk to me if u know me irl about this
April 10, 2023
I’ve never cried so much also warning don’t read the sequel
November 24, 2025
this actually changed my perspective of literature
December 30, 2024
i’ve never written a review before but if any book were to make me do it, it would be from the sidelines.
this book has changed my life, and not even in the overly exaggerated way people like to use that sentence. i mean actually. changed. my. life. seeing izuku, someone who was always being held back from partaking in commonplace growing up experiences, venture out and begin to bloom with the help of katsuki is the most beautiful thing i will ever have the pleasure of reading.
this fic reminds you that your life is exactly that: YOUR LIFE. so stop watching from the sidelines and letting everything pass you by. IT IS SO SO DEAR TO ME.
katsuki’s and izuku’s love in this is just everything.
sure, there are countless mistakes, endless outfit choices i wish i could change, the use of the word “greenette” far too many times for my liking but I DON’T CARE. none of that matters in the grand scheme of things, and the simple truth is, this is the best book i’ll ever read. it quite literally takes my breath away (pun intended).
if a book has the power to make you tear up anytime you think of glacier cherry gatorades, the word “sidelines”, 80’s music, and pole-vaulting, than it is truly something special.
this book has changed my life, and not even in the overly exaggerated way people like to use that sentence. i mean actually. changed. my. life. seeing izuku, someone who was always being held back from partaking in commonplace growing up experiences, venture out and begin to bloom with the help of katsuki is the most beautiful thing i will ever have the pleasure of reading.
this fic reminds you that your life is exactly that: YOUR LIFE. so stop watching from the sidelines and letting everything pass you by. IT IS SO SO DEAR TO ME.
katsuki’s and izuku’s love in this is just everything.
sure, there are countless mistakes, endless outfit choices i wish i could change, the use of the word “greenette” far too many times for my liking but I DON’T CARE. none of that matters in the grand scheme of things, and the simple truth is, this is the best book i’ll ever read. it quite literally takes my breath away (pun intended).
if a book has the power to make you tear up anytime you think of glacier cherry gatorades, the word “sidelines”, 80’s music, and pole-vaulting, than it is truly something special.
September 13, 2025
No words can describe the beauty of this book. Even if it doesn’t depict the characters accurately considering that it’s fanfiction, it’s still so darn beautiful and breathtaking.
The 80’s vibes, amazing places the characters visit and the songs from the playlist…oh my gosh I don’t think it’s possible to describe it in words 🥹
And oh boy, the emotional rollercoaster which this book is.. absolutely heartbreaking but addicting at the same time ❤️🩹
To be honest, it took me about what?? FOUR YEARS to finally finish it because of the emotional damage 😭 I’m soooo happy I finally gave it another chance because it was so worth it 🥹 It is probably one of the best if not the best written romance book I’ve ever read, the author depicts young love and both characters’ perspectives stunningly and their relationship is so complex I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything even remotely close to it 🙈
“People say beauty is inside. Beauty is grace. Beauty is kindness. I say all of that is
bullshit. Beauty ain’t nothing but a pair of green eyes and a stupid grin sitting out the
sunroof going down a dirt road.”..
…“Beauty ain’t nothing but a pair of red eyes and a stupid smirk pushing me into lakes at night.”
💚❤️
The 80’s vibes, amazing places the characters visit and the songs from the playlist…oh my gosh I don’t think it’s possible to describe it in words 🥹
And oh boy, the emotional rollercoaster which this book is.. absolutely heartbreaking but addicting at the same time ❤️🩹
To be honest, it took me about what?? FOUR YEARS to finally finish it because of the emotional damage 😭 I’m soooo happy I finally gave it another chance because it was so worth it 🥹 It is probably one of the best if not the best written romance book I’ve ever read, the author depicts young love and both characters’ perspectives stunningly and their relationship is so complex I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything even remotely close to it 🙈
“People say beauty is inside. Beauty is grace. Beauty is kindness. I say all of that is
bullshit. Beauty ain’t nothing but a pair of green eyes and a stupid grin sitting out the
sunroof going down a dirt road.”..
…“Beauty ain’t nothing but a pair of red eyes and a stupid smirk pushing me into lakes at night.”
💚❤️
July 2, 2024
2024: first read
actual rating: 4.5 stars
i just finished this 400k baby after bingeing it for the past two days and i am just extremely numb. this was one of the most amazing reading experiences i've ever had. i genuinely can't express how good this fanfic was at making me feel everything, how beautiful and bittersweet and hopeful it was and how sad i am i did not read it sooner(at least i got to it before the manga ended, so there's that ig)
i removed half a point because i made the mistake - despite ample warning by the author - of reading the "last chapter" which contains the outline for a possible continuation that has thankfully been scrapped. i have never had my mood soured as quickly and i hope that this PSA will save anyone thinking of reading this as well🫡
actual rating: 4.5 stars
i just finished this 400k baby after bingeing it for the past two days and i am just extremely numb. this was one of the most amazing reading experiences i've ever had. i genuinely can't express how good this fanfic was at making me feel everything, how beautiful and bittersweet and hopeful it was and how sad i am i did not read it sooner
i removed half a point because i made the mistake - despite ample warning by the author - of reading the "last chapter" which contains the outline for a possible continuation that has thankfully been scrapped. i have never had my mood soured as quickly and i hope that this PSA will save anyone thinking of reading this as well🫡
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