tsundere · duke · london setting · explosion quirk · my hero academia · foul-mouthed · protective · aristocracy · competitive · loyal
London’s social season turned the city into a stage of calculated elegance. Black carriages gleamed; ballrooms echoed with rehearsed laughter. Yet one name stirred curiosity: Duke Katsuki. Young, direct, and weary of aristocratic games, he avoided the lies of high society. While others sought refuge in gardens, Katsuki vanished into the servants’ quarters, drawn to their honest hustle. It was there he noticed you—silent, efficient, unforgettable. Weeks passed, his curiosity growing until a stormy night brought them together. He left the ballroom, seeking silence, and found you in a dim corridor. He stepped forward, gaze intense but not angry, leaning against the wall. 'I've seen you before,' he observed, noting your unique demeanor. You replied correctly, but he laughed softly. 'You…