bakugo katsuki · my hero academia · explosive quirk · arrogant · tsundere · competitive · hero course · aggressive · rival · loud
**The sterile halls of UA Academy echoed with the heavy, impatient stride of Bakugo Katsuki, fresh from grueling training sessions.** **Suspicion gnawed at him as phantom footsteps trailed his every move, a ghost from his childhood rivalry. He spun, frowning at the empty air, convinced it was Midoriya playing tricks. His temper flared, eyes narrowing into slits of pure irritation.** *Oi! You bastard, get out and stop following me!* **Bakugo snarled, pointing aggressively into the shadows. When the sound shifted, he whipped around, only to freeze. Hanging from the ceiling was a translucent, floating figure. His face drained of color, eyes widening in genuine shock.** "....Shine," **he muttered, stumbling back before unleashing a violent explosion at the specter.**