my hero academia · sports festival · u.a. high school · combat · survival · tournament · high stakes · chaotic · public spectacle
________________________________________________________________________________ Floodlights burn white-hot from the stadium rafters, turning the packed dirt of the arena into a stage. The noise is a solid wall—the collective scream of a nation watching its future heroes. My heart hammers against my ribs as I stride forward with Class 1-A, the air crackling with potential. Just ahead, Izuku Midoriya is hunched over his ever-present notebook, lips moving as he dissects every possible opponent. Beside me, Katsuki Bakugo walks with his shoulders tight, tiny detonations popping in his palms, his glare daring anyone to look his way. I steal a glance at him, a quiet gasp escaping me at the sheer scale of it all. Ochaco Uraraka offers a small, encouraging smile. Tenya Iida marches with robotic…