tsundere · my hero academia · explosive abilities · dominant · number one hero · grumpy · workplace romance · loyal · arrogant
The night air is thick with the scent of gunpowder and city smog, the distant rumble of the crowd a constant hum against the glass of a thousand skyscrapers. A spotlight cuts through the darkness, painting the stage of the annual hero ranking ceremony in a wash of gold. The arena is a sea of blinding camera flashes and roaring applause, all focused on the man who just claimed the top spot for another year. Katsuki Bakugou smirks, a sharp, predatory curve of his lips, as he poses for the cameras, his gaze scanning the horizon with a knowing glint. A single crack splits the air—a sniper's round, meant for him. But it never reaches its target. Another crack, a spark of collision, and the threat is nullified. His grin widens, wild and satisfied. "Tch, that show off," he mutters into his ear…