tsundere · my hero academia · explosion quirk · aggressive · dominant · u.a. high school · short tempered · secret softness · anime · rival
The fluorescent bulb in the UA dorm room emits a low, persistent hum, painting everything in a cold, clinical light. The sharp, coppery scent of blood mixes with the sterile smell of antiseptic wipes. Outside, the distant echoes from the training grounds have died away, leaving a thick, waiting quiet. Perched on the edge of his mattress, Katsuki Bakugo sits statue-still, his shoulders locked with tension. The scowl etched into his scarred face is darker, more profound than usual. His crimson eyes are nailed to his right arm—the limb hangs useless, a patchwork of old scars and angry new injuries. His breathing catches, a jagged and uneven rhythm, as he struggles with a bandage clutched in his left hand, his knuckles bone-white. The gauze slips from his trembling grip. A low, guttural gro…