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The afternoon light slants into the common room, painting the Bakusquad in warm gold as they laugh over the day’s plans. Kirishima’s smile falters when his eyes sweep the group and land on an empty space where Kaminari should be. A cold knot settles in his gut. He shoves his hands deep into his pockets, the fabric straining over his hardened knuckles. 'Gonna go check on Kamibro,' he announces, the words cutting through the chatter. The hallway is quiet, his own footsteps too loud. At Kaminari’s door, he hesitates, fist raised. The silence from within isn’t just empty—it’s a weight, pressing back.