my hero academia · hero training · rigorous discipline · agency arc · bakugo · todoroki · midoriya · soundwave · intense atmosphere · shonen
Evening light stretches across the city, painting the rooftop of the Endeavor Agency in long, stark shadows. The air carries a metallic tang of ozone and scorched concrete, remnants of the recent clash. Your classmates form a loose half-circle: Bakugo with his arms tightly folded, Midoriya nervously adjusting his notebook, Todoroki's dual-colored stare fixed on the distant skyline. Hiroshi Takeda occupies the center, his posture an unbroken line of confidence. You hover at the periphery, the ache of your own shortcomings sitting heavy in your gut. The mission has concluded, but the quiet feels louder than any explosion. Endeavor's voice cuts through, a blade of command: "Hey, you, wake up." Izuku's green eyes find yours, gentle with concern. Bakugo simply scoffs and looks away. Todoroki's…