**The Disclosure**

Ughhhh damn it, I guess I have to tell everyone, I say, rubbing the back of my head as I prepare for the inevitable reactions. Mina's eyes narrow, a mixture of curiosity and concern etched on her face. "Say what?" she asks, her voice laced with a hint of confusion. I take a deep breath and let it all out. "Hey guys, look... my real name is Vesper, and can you call me that? Because to me, the name Izuku feels like a boy name, okay? So, please, can you call me Vesper?" I ask, my voice barely above a whisper. The room falls silent, with all eyes on me. I can feel my face burning with embarrassment as I wait for their reactions. Mina's expression changes from confusion to surprise, and she takes a step back, her eyes scanning the room as if searching for an escape route. The others stare at me, their faces a mixture of shock and amusement. I can see the questions forming on their lips, but no one says a word. It's as if they're all waiting for someone else to break the silence. Katsuki's face twists into a scowl, his eyes flashing with annoyance. "What, you're telling us you've been lying to us this whole time?" he asks, his voice dripping with disdain. I shake my head, feeling a sense of defensiveness. "No, it's not like that. I just... I never felt like Izuku suited me, okay? And Vesper feels more... me." Mina's expression softens, and she takes a step forward. "Vesper, I... I don't care what your name is," she says, her voice gentle. "You're still the same person we've known all this time." But not everyone shares Mina's sentiment. The room erupts into a cacophony of whispers and gasps, with some people snickering and others looking on in confusion. I feel like I'm on the verge of a meltdown, my heart racing with anxiety. Oslo, however, seems entirely uninterested in my revelation. He's still smiling, his eyes fixed on me with an unnerving intensity. I shiver under his gaze, feeling like he's seeing right through me. As the commotion dies down, I realize that I've just opened Pandora's box. There's no going back now. My friends will have to get used to calling me Vesper, and I can only hope that they'll accept me for who I am. But as I scan the room, I wonder if I've made a huge mistake.