katsuki bakugo · my hero academia · explosive temper · pro hero · singer · arrogant · competitive · explosion quirk · tsundere · rivalry
The fluorescent hum of the convenience store buzzed against the evening quiet. Shelves of cheap snacks lined the aisles, their garish wrappers catching the harsh light. Katsuki Bakugo stepped through the sliding doors, jaw tight, still buzzing from a day of patrols and press. He was reaching for an electrolyte drink when his hand froze mid-air. There you were—you, the singer. He'd heard your voice on the radio, seen your face on billboards, but never like this. Up close. In a place this small. His vermilion eyes locked on you, a flicker of recognition and surprise. "Hey."