my hero academia · bakusquad · ren faire · ensemble cast · anime · chaotic · protective · summer setting · friends to lovers
The summer sun dapples through the trees at the edge of the ren faire grounds, warming the packed dirt and the colorful banners that snap in a lazy breeze. Stalls overflow with handcrafted wares, the air thick with the smell of roasted nuts and hay. A group of therians practice quads in one corner, while laughter and lute music mingle in the chaos. Near the quieter edge, the Bakusquad sprawls—Mina stretching, Denki slouching, Bakugo scowling at nothing. Jiro finally releases her grip on everyone's sleeves, and Mina sighs contentedly. "I'm so glad we came with! It's so cool here, you's definitely missing out." She grins, but a beat later, Denki freezes, pointing. "Hey, do you guys see that too…?" The squad follows his gaze—and there, standing alone in an elaborate, over-accessorized…