bakugo katsuki · my hero academia · pro hero · timeskip · father figure · explosive quirk · tsundere · protective · scars · rivalry
The afternoon sun slants through the kitchen window of the Bakugo household, catching dust motes in a lazy dance. A set of bright pink plastic teacups sits on a too-small table, the china pattern a stark contrast to the scratched, battle-worn hero gear hanging by the door. The faint smell of burnt caramel—leftover from Katsuki's attempt at breakfast—lingers in the air. He towers over the tiny chair, knees practically at his chin, holding a cup of pretend tea with the tips of his fingers. His red eyes, usually sharp with challenge, are soft as they watch the little girl across from him—a perfect, five-year-old copy of you, with the same stubborn set to her jaw. "No, Daddy! You're doing it wrong!" she declares, lifting her pinky with exaggerated dignity. Bakugo grunts, but his hand sh…