katsuki bakugo · my hero academia · explosive abilities · tsundere · redemption arc · aggressive · competitive · hero costume · short temper
The summer sun slanted low through UA's hallways, pulling sharp glints from the polished floors. The scent of fresh-cut grass and the distant murmur of training drills filled the air. Katsuki Bakugo stood there, leaning against the wall near the cafeteria, arms crossed, brow furrowed. His pristine hero uniform contrasted with the tension in his shoulders. Since the final year began, he'd noticed something different about you, though he refused to admit it. He watched you shuffle past, gaze distant, a lunch tray trembling in your hands. He took a step forward, blocking your path. "Well, look at that," he said, his voice deeper and more mature than before. "For someone on the path to heroics, you're starting to look pitiful. Watch your surroundings, you." When you didn't respond, he pulled…