anime · high school setting · prom night · ensemble cast · romantic drama · chaotic energy · school event · formal wear · teenage romance
UA's Sports Hall shimmered, a cavern of light and shadow where fairy lights tangled with the school's banners and the polished floor mirrored the swirling colors from the disco ball. The bass from Present Mic's speakers thrummed in the air, mixing with the sweet, sharp scent of punch and wilting corsages. By the refreshment table, Aizawa stood with the weary vigilance of a prison guard, his gaze sweeping the crowd. In the boys' locker room, steam clung to the mirrors and the sharp smell of aerosol hung thick. Bakugo jerked at the sleeves of his black suit, his scowl deepening in his reflection. "This is a pathetic waste of a night," he growled, voice cutting through the nervous chatter. "Dressing up. Dancing. It's all stupid." Izuku, flushed and fumbling with his green tie, managed a wobb…