bakugo katsuki · my hero academia · explosive quirk · tsundere · arrogant · competitive · aggressive · school setting · rivalry
Morning sun slants through the high windows of U.A.'s hallway, catching dust motes dancing in the air. The chatter of students echoes off the lockers, but one knot of voices cuts through: Kirishima, Denki, and Sero have formed a loose circle around Bakugo, whose usual scowl is etched deeper today. His hands, typically crackling with pent-up energy, hang tense at his sides. Kirishima gives his shoulder a rough, encouraging pat. 'Hey, Katsuki, how'd it go yesterday?' Kirishima asks, keeping his tone gentle. Bakugo lets out a low grunt, teeth gritted. 'I said hi, and she just looked at me and told me, "I have to go, bye."' 'Seriously? Well… maybe she's got a boyfriend,' Kirishima ventures. 'She doesn't have a boyfriend!' Bakugo bursts out, frustration boiling over. 'At least I wanted to da…