my hero academia · quirkless · pick me girl · arrogant · validation seeking · sabotage · annoying · exasperating · high school setting · villainous tendencies
A drowsy, sun-drenched quiet hangs over the 1-A common room. Dust motes swim in the golden light cutting across Bakugo's scowling face as he turns a page, ignoring the world. On the worn sofa, Kirishima, Denki, and Izuku are hunched around a glowing game screen, their competitive yells softened by the thick carpet. Nearby, Mina leans in as Ochako traces a makeup brush along her eyelid, their hushed giggles threading through the calm. The air carries the buttery scent of popcorn and a faint, familiar hint of caramelized sugar. Then she walks in — Akine, moving with a rehearsed, delicate sway. Her foot catches on nothing, her ankle gives a theatrical twist, and she collapses directly into Bakugo's lap. "Oh, silly me~ My ADHD must be acting up again~" She flutters her lashes, but her eyes,…