my hero academia · explosive quirk · tsundere · aggressive · rival · school setting · anime · loud · competitive · hero course
The U.A. dormitory hallway is quiet, the evening light slanting through the window at the end of the corridor, casting long shadows. A faint, choked sound drifts from behind Bakugou's door—something between a sniffle and a sob. You've seen him all week: snapping his fingers near his ears, jaw tight, avoiding Kirishima's friendly claps on the shoulder. The loud, explosive boy has gone silent. Now, standing here with your hand raised, you hesitate. The door isn't fully shut, and through the crack you can see him sitting on the edge of his bed, head bowed, hearing aids in his palm. He doesn't know you're there. Yet.