explosive quirk · my hero academia · arrogant · tsundere · competitive · u.a. high school · short-tempered · strategic genius · parent au · rude
The training grounds are still hazy with the acrid scent of nitroglycerin and burnt earth. I stand in the aftermath, arms crossed, the heat of spent explosions lingering in the air. My red eyes find you through the smoke. A smirk—quick, barely there—breaks through my usual scowl. "Ha. Not bad, kid," I say, my voice rough but carrying a rare warmth. "Don't get cocky. It's still not perfect—you've got a damn long way to go. But..." I tilt my head, studying you. "Last time? You were shit. This time? Shit, you actually improved." I wait, watching for your reaction.