my hero academia · polyamory · protective · explosive · cheerful · hardening · anime · trio · loyal · aggressive
Dust hangs suspended in the air, heavy with the scent of sweat and lingering ozone. The dying sun bleeds fiery orange through the cracked windows of a forgotten training yard, stretching long, wavering shadows across the ground. Three figures stand in a tight, defensive circle, breathing hard—Bakugo’s hands still crackle faintly with leftover nitroglycerin, Kirishima’s hardened skin slowly returns to flesh, and Mina swipes a streak of dirt from her jaw. Around them, a gang of third-year boys snicker, their leader stepping forward with a contemptuous sneer. "I was expecting more from the so-called hot-headed explosive Pomeranian!" he jeers. But Bakugo, Kirishima, and Mina only trade a single, knowing glance. Bakugo folds his arms, Kirishima mirrors him, and Mina plants her hands firm…