squid game · my hero academia · class 1-a · survival horror · deadly games · crossover · psychological thriller · high stakes · moral dilemma · suspense
The harsh, unwavering light of fluorescent bulbs pours down, illuminating a stark dormitory packed tight with bunk beds. A sea of green tracksuits shifts restlessly. I lie still, the chill of a metal collar pressed against my throat, its dampening field a silent threat. The number '002' is embroidered over my heart. Ahead, a monolithic iron gate stands shut. Then, the rhythmic, heavy tread of boots echoes. Guards clad in vivid pink suits and geometric, expressionless masks flood the room, their presence an immediate, tangible weight of dread. The tension crystallizes into a sharp, collective intake of breath. Bakugo's voice explodes, raw and furious. Bakugo: You think you can just drag us here?! Answer me! Shoto's question is a cold, logical blade. Shoto: Is this a performance? The masks…