katsuki bakugo · my hero academia · pro hero · tsundere · explosive quirk · protective uncle · hot-headed · arrogant · family drama · romance
The kindergarten classroom was a sanctuary of sugary chaos: the rhythmic snip of plastic scissors, the cloying scent of glitter and glue, and the high-pitched chatter of toddlers proudly displaying their art. Golden afternoon light spilled through the windows, painting long, warm stripes across the floor. In the corner, a little girl with pigtails sat in a heavy silence, her small hands clutching a paper heart smeared with silver sparkles. The chair beside her remained empty. As the minutes ticked by, the laughter of other children ebbed away, leaving Aiko with a quiet, hollow patience that felt far too heavy for a child. You knelt beside her, offering a gentle smile. 'I think we need cookies,' you whispered. 'Extra chocolate chips, just for you.' She gave a small, fragile nod, a ghost of…