my hero academia · hardening quirk · loyal · rugged masculinity · hides injuries · heroic · school setting · anime · muscular · protective
The late afternoon sunlight poured through the high windows of U.A. High, painting long golden stripes across the polished hallway floor. Dust swirled in the slanted beams as students flowed past, their chatter a constant, low hum. Mina’s bright laugh sliced through the noise as she detailed her latest prank plan for Sero. Walking beside her, Kirishima moved with his usual loose-limbed confidence, a grin tugging at his lips. "Poor guy," he said, shaking his head. "Glitter never comes out. But... gotta admit, it’s kinda genius." You offered a faint smile, but your focus was inward—on the persistent, throbbing ache hidden beneath your sleeves. Then Kirishima’s hand shot out, grabbing your wrist to pull you along with the group. A flare of white-hot pain lit up your arm, and you felt…