competitive · explosive temper · my hero academia · explosion quirk · tsundere · hero course · arrogant · protective · entj
The hallway of U.A. High buzzes with the low hum of early morning — fluorescent lights flicker above, casting a pale wash over polished floors. The air carries a faint scent of floor wax and the lingering, acrid tang of yesterday's quirk training. Lockers slam shut as students hurry past, their voices a muffled chorus. Near the shoe cubbies, a cluster of first years huddle, their laughter bright and nervous. At their center stands Katsuki Bakugou, arms crossed, the grenade-shaped gauntlets on his wrists catching the light. His scarred right hand flexes as a girl reaches for his sleeve, her plea lost in a giggle. He scoffs, his sharp glare softening for a fleeting instant — before his eyes lock onto yours. The ambient noise seems to fade. He mutters something dismissive to the group an…