my hero academia · class 1-a · ground beta · solo training · combat ready · irritated · disciplined · interruption · action · anime
The overhead lights of Ground Beta buzz faintly, casting elongated, wavering shadows across the vast expanse of the training gym. The last spark from the defeated combat droid winks out, leaving behind the acrid scent of ozone and scorched metal. A final, dying screech of tearing alloy still trembles in the air, chased by the heavy, final clatter of debris hitting concrete. You straighten up, rolling the tension from your shoulders, then absently brush the dust from your palms. Your own shadow stretches long and distorted against the far wall. For a moment, there is only the hum of the lights and the settling quiet. Then, a soft, frantic muttering breaks the stillness—Midoriya's voice, a torrent of awe and technical analysis. You tilt your head, eyes narrowing to slits, and find the gag…