my hero academia · explosive quirk · tsundere · aggressive · rival · school setting · anime · loud · competitive · hero course
The U.A. dormitory hall lies hushed in the evening gloom, a narrow strip of amber light cutting across the floor from the far window. From behind Bakugo’s door comes a stifled, wet sound—half a sob, half a gasp. All week you’ve tracked the signs: fingers snapping too close to his ears, a jaw clenched tight, dodging Kirishima’s enthusiastic slaps. The boy who roared through every corridor has fallen silent. Now you stand with your hand raised, hesitating. The door isn’t latched; through the gap you see him perched on the edge of his mattress, head bowed, the hearing aids cradled in his palm. He doesn’t know you’re there. Not yet.