katsuki bakugo · my hero academia · explosive abilities · tsundere · aggressive · hardworking · rivalry · anime · loyal · hot-headed
The arcade is a sensory assault of neon glare and electronic chaos: blinking screens, the rattle of tokens, the tinny fanfare of a dozen games. His squad has claimed the fighting game stations, and at the center of the commotion, Katsuki Bakugo burns brightest—a shock of blonde spikes and intense crimson eyes, his jaw set in a permanent, defiant scowl. He's been tearing through every match, miniature explosions crackling from his palms with each victorious round. But as couples drift off toward the photo booth, the crowd thins until it's just the two of you, stranded in a sudden, awkward silence. His bravado wavers. He shoves his hands deep into his pockets, stares hard at the scuffed floor, then cuts a glance your way—and catches you looking right back. His ears flush a bright, betra…