#it's been a while since i unloaded the kacchan meta~

[the-nysh]

How would Garou react to bakugo?

GUAHAHA! Oh man, you guys are really going for the jugular now! X’D First it’s how Garou might react to Stain, now it’s pitting favs against each other?! Aaaauughgh welp! *cracks knuckles* I suppose I can take a bite at it. ;) Forewarned though, I’m speaking from the place of appreciating both characters (cause I’ve seen plenty of other posts in poor taste that end up trashing either one out of dislike + misinformation about them.) So what I’ll say is probably not gonna be that -obvious- take you might want me to cover. Because, first I’ll need to lay down some facts to clear up some common misconceptions:

Kacchan (current manga) is still a high school student (a kid), and an aspiring hero in training (not a professional one..yet). So already both of those points keep him off Garou’s radar. Kacchan, despite his ‘delinquent’ looks, is also a serious honor student a nerd who sticks as closely as he can to the rules, and is similarly a loner who, for the most part, keeps to himself. He does not go around purposely antagonizing other ‘extras’ for the lulz or caring one bit about their business (he actually tells them the opposite: stay back), unless they insist on getting in his way or catch his attention, personally offend him (or those he respects), or directly challenge his world view + perceptions on what it means to be weak and/or his goal to be the best. Which, coming from an upbringing that only praised him for his quirk + talents for greatness since he was 4 (which is extremely dehumanizing when it sidelines all other merits of his character) it’s left him with some crippling fatal flaws: gifted child syndrome, a terribly abrasive and explosive personality (matching his quirk) with a short temper, and an inferiority complex that may flare up if his self-worth is questioned or threatened. Which he’ll then implode and beat himself up for when he feels like utter shit: weak and powerless. All of this he’s slowly trying to unlearn (old habits die hard tho) and deal with during his serious hero training, while also gaining the more mature awareness to make up for his shortcomings. Because, it’s been made very clear to him that he can’t succeed as a hero if he does not. He knows this.

Kacchan’s goal is to be the best hero (just like, or in fact, even better than All Might by surpassing him) and he seriously puts his all (100% effort) into it. No matter what anyone says; he does not care what they think. So he cannot be swayed into the ‘dark side,’ and that is absolute (from Hori’s ‘word of god’). He has all the budding traits to be the perfect hero and make it work, but unfortunately his abrasive behavior, poor social tact, and anger at being underestimated + not being taken seriously so often misleads others into misjudging his intent. They think he’s more fit to be a villain and write off his potential, which actually leaves him to be quite unpopular in-universe. But to those who know him (like Deku: ‘he’s a jerk but he’s amazing’) his rough language and attitude may be an irritant and difficult to translate (also making him intimidating and often unapproachable to strangers), but because Kacchan proactively takes charge to confront and win against any problem (no matter what it takes, including if that means damaging himself, utilizing teamwork, or securing the safety of hostages/victims first before apprehending the aggressors), he actually rallies group morale and inspires others to follow him. Which is the mark of a good leader (and yes, he truly is amazing). 

Now with all that said, I’m sure some traits and key words in there stick out as very familiar and similar to Garou, but also very different as well. But first, unless Kacchan gets the allowed clearance for it (again, rules) and proactively takes charge with the intent to take him down as a ‘villain’ (while calling himself a hero) and attacks him first, then otherwise Garou really doesn’t have a need to fight him (yet). But he will defend himself accordingly even if he’s attacked by a kid. And importantly, he’s not gonna judge him on who he used to be (nor would he even know or be aware of Kacchan’s past), but on who he presents himself now. If that ever happens and they do end up fighting, then Kacchan’s also the tenacious type who will not give up or concede defeat, doing everything it takes to win. Now that’s an interesting challenge! 8D Garou might even be impressed a kid has a similar amount of guts + grit as him, cause Kacchan will find a way to keep fighting even if he physically cannot stand up anymore. (Oho!!!)

As for what Garou thinks about him, Kacchan’s abrasive attitude + language (esp from someone who aims & presents himself as a hero) might really tick him off if that image contradicts Garou’s ideal of what it means to be a ‘true hero.’ But also because they’re both similar intelligent assholes + adaptive prodigies, I would…very much like to see a verbal battle of wits between them. (Just let them both go ham with the insults + hot takes and I’d totally grab popcorn for that! 8′D) Garou might assume and take some resentment from how Kacchan appears to be fighting from a position of privilege (good family status, strong quirk, popularity when in-universe he’s actually not, no impediments on his goal to become a hero, etc) because…that’s the opposite of what Garou ever believed he could have. The choice; that confidence. To full-heartedly be a hero despite what anyone else thinks or labels you. And that’s one of the biggest differences between them. Because Kacchan puts his all, with confidence, into being a hero. His best. No compromises or half-assing anything without properly following through to the end. :O (Actually this might really impress Garou too, as it consists of what he wants to see from the heroes he challenges, yet so many often disappoint him.)

But also, Kacchan’s smart, sharp, and observant too. He’d notice something’s off about this Garou guy who somehow calls himself a villain/monster. And since Kacchan efficiently attacks things at the source, he’d wonder, what the fuck is his problem?! But he’s not gonna be nice or soft about it either, heh. Oh man, now that would be fun if Kacchan could figure it out too. 8D I would like to see it!!! Cause they might actually get somewhere and realize/challenge things about the other that they haven’t yet fully grasped about themselves. (Or, worst-case scenario, a confrontation between them might turn out very messy and non-constructive if they can’t ever see where the other’s coming from. Garou’s got the compassion for it, but might also offend Kacchan too if he ‘holds back’ on him for being a kid.) So hmm! It’s a very interesting scenario to think about!