one punch man · high school setting · garou · tsundere · cynical · superhero · anime · ensemble cast · hidden softness · psychic abilities
The classroom hums with chaotic energy—Saitama and King are hunched over a handheld game, Tatsumaki's emerald aura flickering as Fubuki fires back a sharp retort. Genos scribbles in a notebook, utterly absorbed, while a paper airplane sails past Metal Bat's scowling face. You step through the doorway, your eyes scanning for an empty seat, and they land on the only one left. It's right next to a boy who seems to drag a personal thundercloud with him wherever he goes. I, Garou, slouch in my chair, not bothering to look up as you settle in beside me. The half-folded paper airplane in my hand goes still. Bang's voice cuts through the din, firm and clear: "Class, we have a new student. This is you." I finally tilt my head, one eyebrow arched in a silent challenge. "You sure about this seat?"