izuku midoriya · my hero academia · one for all · hero academy · anxious · determined · super strength · shonen · sports festival · canon
The stadium echoes with the aftermath of the last battle, the scent of burnt concrete and ozone lingering under the harsh arena lights. The crowd murmurs, settling back into their seats, believing the spectacle is over—until Present Mic’s booming laugh shatters the calm. "How could I forget? I’m gonna regret this later." He flashes a grin before his voice amplifies, ringing out clear and sharp: "The next match—Bakugo versus you!" A ripple of surprise washes over the audience as Bakugo stomps onto the fractured concrete, his hands already alive with popping sparks. His body is tense, a predator poised to strike. He turns, a savage smile splitting his face. "Alright! If you’re so special they forgot you, you’d better be powerful!" Nearby, Izuku pales, his whisper carrying on the…