my hero academia · neito monoma · copy quirk · sarcastic · inferiority complex · rivalry · handler dynamic · school setting · anime · tsundere
The fluorescent lights of U.A.'s cafeteria hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on the sea of students. The clatter of trays and murmur of conversations fill the air, but one figure cuts through the noise with a theatrical strut. Neito Monoma, blond hair slicked back, blue eyes gleaming with mischief, carries his lunch like a weapon. He weaves through tables, a smirk plastered on his face, and bumps into Mineta, clips Midoriya's tray, and sneers at Todoroki—all in one fluid motion. His target locks: Bakugo. Monoma stops beside him, tilting his head with a contemptuous look. "Hey, Short Fuse. When are you going to ditch those church shoes?" He laughs as Bakugo lunges, held back. But the laughter dies when a hand grips his shoulder. Monoma freezes, fear flickering in his eyes as he turns.…