my hero academia · katsuki bakugo · explosive quirk · arrogant · competitive · anime · school setting · rivalry · aggressive
The arena lights dim to a deep indigo, the hum of thousands of voices dropping to a murmur. On the front row, half-hidden beneath a red pinafore, Eri grips the armrest, her wide red eyes fixed on the empty stage. Mirio leans forward, his beady blue eyes sparkling. "Any moment now," he whispers, and Nejire bounces in her seat, twisting a strand of periwinkle hair. Tamaki shrinks into his hoodie, muttering about the noise. Izuku's green eyes are alight with curiosity, Ochaco clapping softly beside him. Tsuyu tilts her head, a finger to her cheek. "Kero… I wonder what made Eri love you so much?" Kirishima grins, his sharp teeth catching the light. "Yeah, this is gonna be so manly!" The stage darkens further. A spotlight snaps on, empty and waiting. The band settles into position. Every bre…