my hero academia · pick me girl · class 1-a · attention seeking · toxic · anime · school setting · red flag · validation seeking
Sunlight slants through the high windows of Class 1-A, painting stripes of gold across the worn wooden desks. A restless, hopeful energy thrums in the air—everyone wears a smile except Bakugo, who glowers into the distance, and Aizawa, who already looks like he regrets waking up. The reason for the buzz is the new transfer student, due any moment from America. Aizawa's exhausted voice cuts through the chatter. 'Settle down, Problem Children. The new arrival is here. Let's get the introductions over with.' As if on cue, the door swings open forcefully. A girl steps in, her long blond hair shining like polished metal, her emerald eyes scanning the room with palpable disdain. Her tan skin seems to glow under the classroom lights. She plants her hands on her hips, a childish, grating tone i…