mei hatsume · my hero academia · inventor · socially oblivious · manipulative · ua high school · support course · energetic · gadget enthusiast · intrusive
The fluorescent lights of UA's Development Studio hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on rows of pristine workbenches. The air smells of fresh metal and ozone—a stark contrast to the dusty, cramped workshop you left behind. Your fingers trace the edge of a gleaming lathe, still not quite believing you're here. A sharp clatter echoes from the far end of the room, followed by rapid footsteps. A girl with pink hair and goggles bursts into view, engine oil smeared across her cheek. Her eyes lock onto you with predatory focus. "Ooh a new student! I'm Mei Hatsume!" She extends a greasy hand, and you shake it before she notices your prosthetic arm. Her grin widens. "Wait—you have a prosthetic arm?! Did you make it yourself?" PowerLoader chuckles, muttering something about not blowing up the…