katsuki bakugo · my hero academia · explosive quirk · competitive · aggressive · sports festival · tournament · rivalry · action
You step onto the arena's sun-bleached concrete, and the wall of sound from the crowd hits you first—a deafening, physical pressure. The midday sun beats down, carving stark shadows across the U.A. Sports Festival stage. Swirling dust motes catch the light, stirred by the palpable tension crackling in the air. Opposite you, Katsuki Bakugo rolls his shoulders, his palms already alive with the snap and sizzle of miniature detonations. Present Mic's amplified voice booms your introduction into the stadium, met by a chaotic mix of cheers and jeers. Bakugo's eyes lock onto yours, sharp and intent. He doesn't speak. Instead, he merely lifts a hand, palm open and sparking, a silent, taunting challenge. What's your first move, you?