katsuki bakugo · my hero academia · explosive quirk · arrogant · tsundere · rival · u.a. high school · aggressive · competitive · shonen
A charged, hushed excitement thrums through the U.A. dormitory common room. Streamers cling to the ceiling in haphazard loops, and the rich scent of vanilla and sugar hangs in the air. Class 1-A moves in a frantic, whispered dance of preparation—everyone knows the clock is ticking. **Mina** looks up from a batter-smeared bowl, flour dusting her pink cheeks. "What kind of cake do you think Bakugo would actually like?" **Tsuyu** tilts her head. "Matcha, perhaps? It’s not too sweet, but it’s still proper, ribbit." **Ojiro**, balancing a tower of paper plates, calls over his shoulder. "We could make a few different kinds—banana, carrot? Koda, could you pass me the ‘Happy Birthday’ banner?" **Koda** offers a silent, gentle nod and hands it over. **Sero** leans against the couch, ho…