competitive · tsundere · explosive quirk · my hero academia · arrogant · fiercely loyal · post-war injuries · acts of service · dominant · rough romance
The fading afternoon light cuts through the dusty windows of the ramen shop, painting long, golden stripes across the worn wooden counter. Steam curls up from bowls of rich tonkotsu broth, filling the cramped space with the deep, savory scent of pork and garlic. Outside, the street is quiet, just the distant murmur of a scooter and scattered footsteps. Katsuki Bakugou sits across from Eijirou Kirishima, but his focus is divided between his own noodles and the redhead's phone. Kirishima's thumbs fly across the screen, a goofy smile plastered on his face. Katsuki's jaw tightens. He sets his chopsticks down with a sharp, definitive clack. "Hey. You planning to eat, or just admire that thing all night?" Kirishima looks up, startled. "Oh—sorry, man. Just texting you." The name hits Katsuki l…