#or like little notes like “that's kind of funny right Kacchan?”

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Hori please give me Izuku having to take notes for Katsuki because his arms are fucked up and Izuku is the only one he trusts to take down all the notes. And then pls add in something like Izuku rambling in his notes or adding doodles that make Katsuki absolutely melt.

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BnHA Chapter 334: Horikoshi Apology Chapter

Previously on BnHA: Horikoshi was all, “hey, guess what! Remember Star and Stripe, that new badass female hero character I introduced out of nowhere about six weeks ago, whose super-OP quirk is powerful enough to either end TomurAFO for good, or give him a game-changing upgrade at a critical time right before the final battle? Anyways, so you guys will never guess what I’m about to do to her!” Fandom was all, “are you going to kill her off.” Horikoshi was all, “HOW DID YOU -- okay, fine, whatever, yes. I’m killing her off.” Fandom was all, “( •̀ _•́).” Horikoshi was all, “(・∧・   ).” Fandom was all, “(  ・ _ ・).” Horikoshi was all, “.........whatever, I’m still gonna do it.”

Today on BnHA: Horikoshi is all, “ACTUALLY, STAR REALLY WAS THE GREATEST HERO OF ALL TIME. AND OKAY FINE, I WON’T KILL THE PILOTS, AND ONE OF THEM IS ACTUALLY SUPER HOT. AND HERE’S SALAAM, FOR NO REAL REASON ASIDE FROM HE’S THE FUCKING BEST. AND HERE’S A CREEPY BABY TENKO, AND AN ACTUAL CLIFFHANGER ABOUT AFO THAT FOR ONCE DOESN’T HAVE AN OBVIOUS RESOLUTION. AND HERE ARE YOUR KIDS!! AND A FUNNY KACCHAN FACE! AND A SURPRISE APPEARANCE OF THE WINTER COSTUME EVEN THOUGH IT’S SEASONALLY INAPPROPRIATE! AND MORE DEKU ANGST, BUT THIS TIME TRIO-CENTRIC! THERE, I’VE DELIVERED EVERYTHING YOU COULD POSSIBLY ASK FOR, SO NOW WILL YOU PLEASE GIVE ME YOUR FULL AND UNRESERVED LOVE AND AFFECTION AGAIN.” You son of a bitch. I’m in.

okay Horikoshi, go ahead and get it all out of your system man

one last hurrah of playing around with all of these screentones and funky line widths and shit. fine. but then we really have to go back. it has been seven weeks. your other characters are wondering what happened to you. “say guys, whatever happened to Horikoshi?” “oh, he said he was going out for cigarettes.” “seriously? that was like seven weeks ago”

seriously man. hasn’t Deku already been through enough?? are you really gonna abandon him too? just like HIS DAD?? Deku where are you buddy. I need you to come over here and give Horikoshi the Guilt Trip Eyes

(ETA: holy shit it worked.)

lmao what the fuck

what the hell. does Tomura have wings now?? or is that the Noumu?? which just happens to have Tomura’s head now for some inexplicable reason?? and is spewing lightning everywhere for bonus incomprehensibility?

oh wait lol I scrolled down three inches and the narration is all “yeah so Tomura has wings now” WELL OKAY THEN

lol so he’s just zooming off all panicked like FUCK FUCK FUCK I NEED TO GIVE THIS TO SOMEONE ELSE FUCKING SHIT FUCK

and he’s heading for... is that his tropical island hideout?? no fucking way you guys. no way that the Spinner theory is actually going to come true. right??

(ETA: our little lizard buddy lives another day. on a related note, r.i.p. to our very short-lived new friend Kashi Kashiko.)

okay so the next page is just more of Star’s vestige intimidating the shit out of TomurAFO, and Tomura/AFO bitching about how YET AGAIN, All Might somehow symbolically showed up to ruin his day

yes yes, more flying panels yes okay we get it. so he’s running and they’re chasing him

but now they’re being blown away by some kind of shockwave or something? okay

FUCK YEAH MAN. LOUDER FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE BACK

okay real talk, I’m glad at least one character finally acknowledged that S&S was leagues above All Might and who are we even kidding. that said, maybe next time we can get a moment like this before you brutally kill the character off for the sake of furthering TomurAFO’s character development. does that make sense? do you understand where you went wrong here, Horikoshi? are you taking notes?

oH MY GOD we are finally transitioning away from this battle holy shit. A CHANGE OF SCENERY AT LONG LAST

lol okay, so these two new characters are just chilling out and trying to watch some TV, and also just as an aside one of them is wanted for fucking murder

“anyway so that’s a brief two-sentence summary of my life up till this point. hope you enjoyed that, my companionable Fellow Murder-Person or whoever you are. anyways but yep, things are really starting to look up. I just hope nothing ludicrous and improbable happens to ruin it all, like for instance a crazy guy with monster wings suddenly crashing through the wall like the Kool-Aid Man and melting my brain by giving me a cursed-ass quirk”

LMAO

OHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHH

lol that was perfect. so this is what it feels like to be on the same page as the mangaka for the first time in almost two months. thank you Horikoshi I will cherish this

aaaaaaand here we go

so what exactly is the deal here. he gets to keep New Order but in exchange he lost almost all of his other quirks? I mean it’s better than nothing, don’t get me wrong

hahaha what

(ETA: don’t wanna badmouth the typesetters here, because they’re doing this shit for free every week just out of devotion to the fandom. that said, ngl, I totally read this at first as “still willing to help each other and they will surely the will of a hero...” lol.)

S&S: [shows up 328 chapters late to the party] [proceeds to become the main character for six weeks, most of which are spent finding increasingly outrageous ways to punch TomurAFO in the face] [casually tries to kill TomurAFO with some cruise missiles] [deliberately lets her quirk get stolen so that she can wipe TomurAFO’s Quirk HDD clean from the inside out] [melts into a giant floating skull and calls him a nameless punk] [flips the double bird and vanishes into the night]

huh. just... huh

well, whatever else, she certainly Came and Saw. and I guess time will tell if she also Conquered. I hope she did! please at least let her sacrifice play stay relevant. that’s all I’m asking at this point

anyway so AFO is all “WHATEVER, I LIVED, BITCH” because he doesn’t want to admit that he totally got his ass kicked by A GIRL omg. how embarrassing. sure hope nobody was watching

DSLKJSDFWERGJSLFKHGJ WHLAKJFSLD

THIS FUCKING SCARED THE SHIT OUT OF ME. THIS FIVE-YEAR-OLD CHILD’S FACE APPEARING OUT OF NOWHERE SURROUNDED BY SO MANY CREEPY HANDS THAT IT’S OVERKILL EVEN FOR HIM. WHY ARE YOU STARING INTO MY SOUL LIKE THAT

AND NOW WE’RE CUTTING AWAY JUST LIKE THAT LOL OKAY THEN. YOU HAVE FUN PONDERING THAT SPEECH THEN TENKO

oh my goddddddd we’re finally cutting away from the battle holy shit. WE SURVIVED, YOU GUYS. HOW IS EVERYONE. IT’S BEEN SO LONG

OMG WELCOME BACK YOU FUCKING LOSERS

I’D ASK WHAT YOU WERE BUSY DOING THIS ENTIRE TIME, BUT I ALREADY KNOW THE ANSWER IS “ABSOLUTELY NOTHING.” IT’S BECOMING A TRADITION OMG

DYING FROM THE SECONDHAND AWKWARDNESS OF IMAGINING THE HAWKSQUAD HAVING TO BREAK THE NEWS OF HOW THEY TRIED TO CALL IN A FAVOR FROM AMERICA’S COOLEST BESTEST BADDEST SUPERHERO AND IMMEDIATELY GOT HER FUCKING KILLED SMDH. “FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS, OUR BAD”

OH SO NOW SHE’S HERALDED AS THE STRONGEST HERO HUH

ONCE AGAIN, SO GLAD THIS IS ALL HAPPENING POSTHUMOUSLY. IT REALLY IS AN HONOR. VERY MEANINGFUL TO BE ACKNOWLEDGED

omfg it’s Salaam

you guys. the last time we saw him I hadn’t seen movie 3 yet and so he didn’t leave any kind of impression on me. but now that I have seen the film, let me just put it out into the world that I fucking love Salaam and he is the greatest meme hero to ever walk the earth. sorry Jeanist, it’s time to give up the crown. you had a good run

anyway and he’s right, too. the fuck do these guys think is going to happen if they just abandon Japan now. supposing AFO wins, do you think he’s just going to stop there? “not my country not my problem” is all well and good right up until it does become your fucking problem, and by then it’s already too late

but you know how it is though. governments gonna government

whatever. more importantly, holy shit

holy hell my man. that pilot helmet was not doing you any favors. please never put it on again. can we get this man and Naomasa and Aizawa all together in the same room and have them all just standing next to each other you guys. no particular reason, I just think Horikoshi owes me after all of that bullshit lol

anyway so the hot pilot guy is now explaining that their fighter jets were recording the battle, and so they have all kinds of cool data and shit which they’ll be happy to share with All Might and the rest

man I really want to see them actually sit down and watch that video lol. “okay so this is the part where Star turned into a giant and made a sword out of lasers and stabbed Shigaraki with it. and this is the part where we were all ‘fuck it’ and dialed up some hypersonic cruise missiles”

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

“THAT FREAK” OMG SAY NO MORE. ONLY ONE CHARACTER IN THIS SERIES COULD TAKE SUCH AN OTHERWISE NORMAL SENTENCE AND EFFORTLESSLY THROW IN THAT “FREAK” PART TO MAKE IT CRUDE LOL. SHOW ME MY SON, BELOVED MANGA

EYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

it’s really bothering me that there was no simple way to crop that last panel out (which, nothing against All Might, I just want to put the focus where it belongs right now) because of the other two panels being connected by Kacchan’s spiky hair which I have missed so fucking much. eh whatever it’s fine

“MORE IMPORTANTLY,” Horikoshi says as he brazenly strolls back in from the doghouse, “I BELIEVE YOU WERE SAYING SOMETHING ABOUT FORGIVING ME IF I PROVIDED YOU WITH A NEW HILARIOUS KACCHAN FACE” okay first of all, I didn’t say I would forgive you, I said I would let you out of the time-out corner. and second of all... dammit

HOMG IT’S THE KIDS

TIME TO OVERANALYZE THIS EXTREMELY UNFINISHED BLOB OF A PANEL BECAUSE THAT’S HOW DEPRIVED I AM OF GOOD WHOLESOME 1-A CONTENT

THEY’RE ALL WEARING THEIR HERO COSTUMES BUT SOME OF THEM LOOK TO BE IN CASUAL MODE? OJIRO ARE YOU NOT WEARING A SHIRT?? AND JIROU TOOK HER JACKET OFF BECAUSE SHE WAS HOT OR SOMETHING I GUESS? AND OCHAKO ROCKING SOME KIND OF NEW “IMMA JUST THROW A FLANNEL OVER IT FOR THE AESTHETIC” SORT OF LOOK WHICH I’M ALL IN ON?

WINTER COSTUME? IN THE MIDDLE OF APRIL? IT’S MORE LIKELY THAN YOU THINK. AND NO GAUNTLETS EITHER?? ARE WE OFFICIALLY BACK IN THE GOOD TIMELINE

DON’T KNOW WHY BUT TODOROKI’S PANTS SEEM BAGGIER THAN USUAL AND NOW I’M HAVING THIS IMAGE OF HIM TRYING TO BORROW A PAIR OF PANTS FROM BAKUGOU. “HEY BAKUGOU CAN I BORROW YOUR PANTS.” “HAAAAAAAAAAAH?”

DID IIDA’S COSTUME GET TOO DAMAGED FOR HIM TO WEAR, OR WAS HE JUST LIKE “FUCK IT, I, IIDA TENYA, HAVE DECIDED THAT IF I’M GOING TO PUT MY LIFE ON THE LINE FIGHTING ALONGSIDE MY FRIENDS IN AN APOCALYPTIC BATTLE AGAINST A DEMIGOD SUPERVILLAIN, THEN I MIGHT AS WELL BE COMFY”

“WELL SAID, IIDA,” KAMINARI CHIMES IN WHILST ROCKING HIS SOFT KNIT CASUAL V-NECK

“MEH,” SAYS HORIKOSHI, SHAKING OUT HIS SORE WRIST. “THE TRUTH IS I PUT MOST OF MY SPOONS INTO ALL OF THOSE SCREENTONES EARLIER, AND THEN USED UP THE LAST OF THEM ON THE KACCHAN FACE. WHATEVER, TOKOYAMI DOESN’T REALLY NEED LEGS ANYWAY. AND KOUDA, SHOUJI, AND MOMO ONLY NEED ONE EACH. LET’S SEE... SERO... TSUYU... IT’S ENOUGH IF JUST DRAW THEIR HEADS, RIGHT?”

IS HAGAKURE EVEN HERE OR IS SHE BUSY TRAITORING. I DON’T SEE AOYAMA HERE EITHER. I ONLY COUNT FIFTEEN CHILDREN IN TOTAL WHERE ARE THE REST OF THEM

LAST BUT NOT LEAST, GOOD ON YOU KIDS FOR BURNING DEKU’S COSTUME OFFSCREEN. IT WAS THE RIGHT CALL. I’M PROUD OF YOU

OH NO I FINALLY SCROLLED DOWN AFTER TEN YEARS, AND

I fucking can’t. USE THIS TIME TO GET THIS KID SOME THERAPY I’M BEGGING YOU

WOOOOOO, YESSS, ALL RIGHTTTTTTTTTTTT

I’m not gonna analyze the conventional run-of-the-mill trio pose cliffhanger panel. I am not going to fucking analyze the conventional run-of-the-mill trio pose cliffhanger panel. I am not... ah fuck

Todoroki unbuckled his neck strap thingy because it’s casual day lol. as usual your face gives away absolutely nothing. just as handsome as ever though. good to see you

KACCHAN WHY DO YOU LOOK SO WORRIED WHILE LOOKING DIRECTLY AT DEKU COME ON MAN. YOU CAN’T JUST SHOW UP AFTER TWO MONTHS AND DO ME LIKE THIS I HAVE A FAMILY. PLEASE STOP MURDERING ME WITH YOUR OPENLY SOFT GAZES

DEKU LOOKS SO DETERMINED AND ALSO SO ANXIOUS AT THE SAME TIME SOMEHOW? I THINK IT’S SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE ADDED LINES DRAWN AROUND HIS EYES? LIKE THEY GIVE HIM THIS SUBTLE KIND OF WORN, STRESSED-OUT LOOK. HE REALLY DOES LOOK LIKE SOMEONE WHO’S BARELY SLEPT AT ALL FOR THE PAST HOWEVER-LONG-IT’S-BEEN-SINCE-JAKKU-I-LOST-TRACK. ANYWAY BUT HE IS ONLY JUST A LTTLE BOY STILL, AND HE’S GOT THE FATE OF THE WORLD RESTING ON HIS SHOULDERS, AND HE’S JUST LIKE “OKAY” BECAUSE HE’S A GOOD FUCKING KID, AND BECAUSE WHAT THE FUCK ELSE IS HE SUPPOSED TO SAY, BUT HE’S ACTUALLY STILL UNDER SO MUCH STRESS, AND OH MY GOD. WHY DO YOU KEEP TORMENTING HIM LIKE THIS HORIKOSHI

anyways omg. I am so full of energy right now. literally all he did was hide the kids from us for two fucking months and then bring them back for like two pages and I’m over the fucking moon about it lmao. this manga has me fucking whipped

but what can I even say though. “glimmer of hope on the horizon” haha, fuck yeah

[aerialflight]

Fic Rec (it's been too long and I read a whole lot of fics)

I've read so many fics these past couple of months and my need to share them to the world has seized me by the throat. Please enjoy and support these fanfic writers! They are the best. XD

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[Naruto]

Nine-Tailed Foxes are Dead by RowlettLesbian

Ship: Shikamaru/Naruto

For Konoha, it's been one month since the preliminary Chunin exams. For Naruto, it's been six. And he wasn't in Konoha.

At the end of his ordeal, Naruto walks into the Chunin Exam finals without his left arm.

Shikamaru is very concerned. And, eventually, very precious to Naruto as they work together to solve the mysteries of Konoha and bring kindness to the Shinobi world, one adventure at a time.

(I would die for this fic. I know the summary sounds doom and gloom but IT'S NOT. This fic made me fucking cry, I don't think I've ever read a fic that characterized Naruto so right. He's so full of hope and love and develops into the best version of himself and I'm so HERE FOR IT. And it's not just Naruto, Shikamaru is absolutely amazing here along with Kakashi and surprise surprise Ino, I can't BELIEVE it took me this long to stumble across this fic. Also THE WORLDBUILDING IS TO DIE FOR!!! And the plot! Is! So! Interesting! Just, everything about this fic is just amazing so please PLEASE read this!!!)

The End of the Uchiha by RowlettLesbian

Ship: Naruto/Sasuke

“I promise, little electric spirit of this shrine,” he whispered into the soft dirt and fallen leaves, “I will never gain the eyes. I will never pass them on. And I will make sure the eyes end in my brother, so that they can’t hurt anybody anymore. I will be the last Uchiha, and see to the end of the Copy-Wheel Clan. Then all of the hatred here can stop, and my family can rest peacefully. I promise, little shrine.”

Sasuke is more than his brother thinks he is. He's more than any Uchiha has ever been. He will kill his brother, but it will not be vengeance.

It will be mercy.

(Same author as the one above, they are the gift that keeps on giving. Seriously, HOW did I NEVER FIND THESE FICS before now??? One of life's greatest mysteries. The author's sense of humor is so on point here along with the atmospheric writing that's so vivid in the mind. Their writing style is so recognizable to me now and makes me fall into the world they're creating, it's stunning. Sasuke here makes me want to hug him and the idea of him living like a feral ghibli character has me LIVING. Check the tags of the fic, all of it is true, hand to god. Please give all of the author's fics a shot, it's a rabbit hole I'm thankful I fell into!)

mil fantasmas (gritan en calma) by LegaciesandMemories

Post-Tsukuyomi, something in Uchiha Sasuke's mind shatters. The same night, Yamanaka Ino falls asleep and doesn't wake up for 15 days.

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In which Ino and Sasuke both wake from the aftermath of the Uchiha Massacre with the ability to see ghosts, and no one is prepared for the fallout.

(This fic has arrested my curiosity and eagerness to know what will happen next. These poor kids need so many hugs and Ino is getting the spotlight she deserves. I am so excited for this fic and what it has in store! Please read! XD)

Lichtenberg Figures by Asteroid_Duck (JustThatOneGirl1815)

Name: Kakashi Hatake Rank: Jounin Status: Missing Nin Missing Since: June 15th, 271 AD Note: Flee on Sight . . . Haburashi looked his team in the eyes— three, fresh out of the Academy genin— and resolved to teach them as best as he could. And right now, his lesson was simple: “Stay. Away. From. Kakashi. Hatake.”

(Dimension travel fic with a slice of Kakashi being an absolute troll and dealing with the shitty hand he's been dealt with. Seriously, the man has the worst luck in all of Konoha. Also, the mystery of the other Kakashi's history has me leaning by the edge of my seat, I need to know.)

The Governess by Ysmirel

Ship: Kakashi/OFC

"“What,” he finally asked, “is so funny?”

Ibara bit her lower lip to keep the chuckles in, still smiling and making absolutely no effort to get more space between them, seemingly perfectly at ease within reach of a trained shinobi. Her self-control wasn't all that good, as she ended up snorting and was overcame once again by another fit of laughter. “I just- It's just-” She struggled to speak, trying to catch her breath and wiping away tears of mirth with the hand that wasn't still holding onto his vest. Finally, she looked him in the eye and said, with a smile that was all teeth and without a hint of her previous drunken stupor, “and who's going to believe you?”

As he stood there, stunned by her words and change in demeanor, he realized with dawning horror that she was right."

In which Kakashi finds himself at the other end of the troll shtick, and he doesn't appreciate it all that much.

(It's so hard to find self-insert fics with a fresh concept these days, especially in the naruto fandom. Not that I don't enjoy and devour a lot of self insert fics like it's going out of style, but it's just so nice to find something new and shiny and really damn good. I'm so pumped for this fic and how it's going to develop so please join me in rooting for this fic!)

half a league (until the valley of death) by SpectersShadow117

Kakashi can think of no reason for Sasuke's inexplicable and drastic change in behavior. He doesn't like the desperate, haunted gleam in his student's eyes, and he also doesn't like the nagging feeling that he's missing something very important. Aka: Future Sasuke goes to Past Sasuke and gives him a reality check with Specific Intentions, but as with most Uchiha, his methods leave much to be desired. (Featuring: Childhood trauma FTW, Konoha's shitty care of orphans, and absolutely no one having a fun time.)

(Sasuke wanting to change the future out of complete and utter spite has me LIVING. Sasuke is such a Mess here and the twist on the time travel premise is so good and the kid is so Traumatized and Desperate and Not Having A Good Time. Naruto and Sakura developing as better ninjas and Kakashi trying his best makes me want to scream. Also, how Sasuke thinks about Itachi makes me want to cackle. I am 100% down for this. I am rooting for this kid, go get them! XD)

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[Harry Potter]

fruit loops in time (circle around me) by justprompts

Ships: Harry/Draco, Remus/Sirius

"This is Crabbe, and Goyle," the blonde boy says, pointing at the two boys next to him. "And I'm Malfoy, Draco Ma - "

Ron laughs, and Malfoy immediately bristles.

"Think my name's funny, do you?" Malfoy says, angrily. "No need to ask yours - "

"You're honestly so cute," Ron interrupts, yet again, shaking his head. "So tiny. And so angry, all the time. It's adorable."

Alternatively Ron Weasley, Time Traveller Extraordinaire, is stuck in the same seven year Hogwarts Loop, repeating the same thing over and over again. Naturally, he's so done with everything.

(This is the greatest hp fic I've ever read. I LOVE RON WEASLEY and by the time you read this fic SO WILL YOU!! This is the fic I WISH I have the ability to write. I read this entire fic aloud to my brother and we spent literal hours howling and talking about how utterly insane and incredible this fic is, it's amazing. This is hands down my favorite Ron Weasley. You Can Pry This Fic From My Cold Dead Fingers.)

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[Boku no Hero Academia]

Kacchan's Cult by Ourliazo

Pro Hero Ground Zero is attacked, originally meant to be de-aged out of existence by a desperate villain but is instead launched into his 14-year-old self.

But Katsuki is a fucking pro so whatever, time to fuck up someone's day. And sure, maybe he's only one man, but that's why he conscripts the entirety of the UA student body into tearing down some criminal empires.

(It's time travel, crack, and Bakugou being his usual explody, competent self. What more in life do you want? Seriously though, please read. I'm obsessed with this fic and having a Good Time!)

Cleaning Crew; Teaching Kids to Value their Safety, for Fun and Profit by Reavv

Takenaka Hideo is a thirty-two year old, in mild desperation for money, who has just been hired as a new janitor for UA's support staff. He has a quirk that lets him find lost objects, a liaison with the police because of it, and desperate desire for competent co-workers.

Oh, and he's already lived a previous life, in a world where quirks and heroes didn't even exist.

Not a big deal, though. It's not like you ever see the janitor playing a big part in action movies. He's here to get paid, and that's it.

On the opposite side of the equation, class 1-A has to wonder at the new UA cryptid that always seems to show up when things are on fire, and who keeps trying to convince them to let the adults handle the fire extinguisher.

(A great deal of fun packed into one fic. That is how I title this fic and nothing will change my mind! Hideo just wants to quietly do his job and not get in the way. I Relate. Please read!)

Poltergeist by WriterGreenReads

Class 1-A is haunted.

Well, not really.

I AM dead, though.

World's friendliest poltergeist, at your service.

(I don't know how I got so sucked into OC fics, but I found some fantastic fics along the way so I have no regrets. The author really tries to push the premise and I just love all the interactions and dynamics that form as the fic gets further in. And the OC character and all the hijinks they get up to cracks me up! At the same time, it's pretty heartwarming and it's practically a friendships galore fic! Definitely recommend it!)

invincible by supercrunch for Engrin

Ship: Bakugou/Midoriya

This is the way the world works: the sun rises in the east. The strong come out on top. Bakugou Katsuki rockets through life like a comet and Midoriya Izuku stumbles after. If he believed in such things Katsuki would say it was written in the stars. That some god of war had looked at him and said this one. That he’d been passed along a line to get his blessings – genius, willpower, fearless ambition – and dropped off on earth.

Then, of course, there is the question of Deku. The spitfire runt. Deku, no matter what the world does to him, never stops hoping.

Until, of course, he eventually does.

(Katsuki broke him. Snapped him in half like a twig and now has to scramble to put Deku back together. “We can do this, Deku," he says slowly. "There are so many mysteries that never got put to bed. Criminals roaming around looking to hurt people and you and me, we can fix that.”

There’s a long pause. The comforter slips a little off Deku’s skinny shoulders and drowns him. “You mean like a team?”

In that split second, Katsuki makes a decision he’s never even considered. He swallows his pride. “Yeah, Deku. We’d be a team.”)

(If there was any other way canon could've gone, this is the story I would've wanted. It's perfect.)

Inadvertent Wilderness Therapy by Cacid

Following an unfortunate encounter with a teleporter on the last day of internships, Bakugou Katsuki and Hakamata Tsunagu spend some quality time in northern Canada.

In no particular order they will: build ugly survival shelters, stalk rabbits, run from polar bears, reflect on the chemical composition of trees, insult each other, and complain about krumholtz.

(THESE TWO. TOGETHER. IN THE WILDERNESS. IN FUCKING CANADA OF ALL PLACES. I still can't believe this fic actually exists and just how INVESTED I became in their relationship. Blue Jeanist instantly became my favorite ranked hero with this fic alone. HIS SENSE OF HUMOR IS TERRIBLE, I LOVE HIM SO MUCH FNIEWOPAF. BAKUGOU DOES TOO. IT'S FUCKING INCREDIBLE. *incoherent screeching into the wild*)

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[Stranger Things]

Baci D'aria by RabbitDarling

“Love is worth the sum of itself, and nothing more.” ― Alice Hoffman, Practical Magic

Steve learned a lot at his Aunt's side before she passed but his favourite thing she taught him was baci d'aria; special little spells that you created from the heart and put into the food you shared.

In opening his heart and gifts to those around him Steve slowly finds himself a family in a way he never thought he'd get to experience. One by One he collects pre-teens to trail in his wake like ducklings and Steve can't even refute it by the time he realizes what has happened.

(This fic is so soft and Steve is just collecting people and winning them over with his magical food (literally). I am always a sucker for heartwarming, good for the soul fics so if you want to make yourself hungry and feel all warm and gooey inside, read this!)

(Don't Fear) The Reaper by TeaFourTwo

Ship: Steve/Billy

He looks down at the blood on his hands and on the floor and wonders why the memory hasn’t broken yet, why he isn’t back in Starcourt mall with control of his body again, wonders if he's even still alive at all. Is this hell then? Or perhaps purgatory? It certainly isn’t heaven, that’s for sure. None of this makes any sense…but then what's new—nothing in Billy’s life makes sense anymore.

Billy laughs then, loud and long and unhinged. It's the only sound in the whole house, and it bounces off the walls like a fucked up echo, like the world is laughing with him.

“Jesus christ you’re insane…” It’s Max’s voice and it’s shaking. It only makes Billy laugh harder, because Max has it all wrong. Billy isn’t crazy, it’s the rest of the world that’s insane.

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Billy dies a hero of sorts. He wakes up back in his bed on Saturday morning, the third of November, 1984...nearly nine months earlier.

(Billy is stuck in a time loop and it's slowly driving him crazy. And the fic shows just how much influence Billy did have in the plot and how doomed the world is without him in it. Great character exploration with Billy's character and all the ways he's so messy and human. Definitely recommend it!)

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[Knives Out]

The Road Less Traveled By by UisceOneLove

Ship: Marta/Ransom

If Harlan wants to leave Ransom to be on his own, fine. He'll show him just what Ransom Drysdale is capable of.

or, where Ransom chooses to prove his abilities through means of the non-homicidal variety and finds himself becoming exactly what Harlan was hoping he would.

(I found this fic out of sheer chance and god, Ransom is just, so fascinating to me as a character. Marta of course is the Best here and I will forever stan her. Seriously, this is such a good fic! Please read!)

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[Haikyuu!!]

Sky Full of Stars by grilledsquids

The Hinatas are twins. They're practically identical.

But while Shouyou seeks out Karasuno's volleyball team to become the next Little Giant, Natsu is scouted to to play soccer for Shiratorizawa. While Shouyou sets his eyes on playing volleyball at the highest level possible, his sister wonders how much longer she can play soccer... and if it's worth it to keep going.

A Natsu-centric story featuring: Shiratorizawa VBC shenanigans, too many soccer OCs, mild teenage drama, a little bit of plot, and Semi Eita not knowing what a period is.

(It's just!! So cute and wholesome!!! The Shiratorizawa volleyball team is so fleshed out along with the OC characters for the girl's soccer team and I swear, it's been a long while since I've laughed this much at the sheer shenanigans that happen in a fic. It's surprisingly hard to find good gen fics in this fandom so finding this gem made me so happy! If you want a fic that brings a smile to your face, read this!!)

like water by speakingincode

Ship: Oikawa/Kageyama

“Oikawa,” Iwaizumi says, and when Tooru looks at him, he can read My best friend’s an idiot off the crease of his eyebrows. “Are you telling me you spent the last three years weirdly obsessed with Kageyama – I still remember the time you made us play him on a dumb whim, you know – and now you’re at his beck and call? Are you okay? What the hell is wrong with you?”

“I’m— I’m not at his beck and call! I said no last week. It’s… It’s like you said. I get bored easily. I saw him at the park a couple weeks after they played Nationals and called him a perfect little tyrant, and he pestered me into spending time with him after,” Tooru says. “I’m not a monster, Iwa-chan. If he wants the company of his cool, handsome ex-upperclassman that badly, who am I to begrudge him?”

Or: Oikawa doesn't know why Kageyama keeps asking to meet him on Saturdays. He also doesn't know why he keeps saying yes.

(The fact this fic is canon-compliant and covers post-canon too makes me want to shout to the heavens. Fucking incredible! One of the best Oikakage fics ever and it's a crime how it's not at the top of the ship tag. Please please read!!)

twist into your shape by kakkoweeb

Ship: Oikawa/Kageyama

The only thing better than sweets were sweets containing paper that told you whether your future would be good or bad--or in Kageyama and Oikawa's case, paper that somehow caused you to live inside each other's bodies.

(Everyone probably already read this fic but it needs to be said, you need to read this fic. How these two try and manage each other's lives and slowly start to care about one another is so beautiful and sincere and I am ready to wrestle anyone to the floor and comply them into reading this fic. Doesn't matter if you like the ship, you will become a fan if you read it, I promise. Please please read!!)

Take the Long Road Home by pepperfield

Ship: Kuroo/Sawamura

When Azumane Asahi goes missing before his engagement meeting with Kozume Kenma, what other option is there but for Daichi to impersonate his brother and fake his way through a first date with Asahi's fiance?

Okay, let's be realistic - there were probably at least four other options.

Unfortunately, Tetsurou couldn't come up with any of them either, so now he's here flirting with Kenma's future husband while trying to keep his web of deceit from collapsing.

It's going to be an eventful day.

(I got obsessed with this ship alongside Oikakage and SO WILL YOU. THE POTENTIAL. THE BANTER. THE FACT THEY'RE BOTH DORKS AND THE FIC HAS IDENTITY SHENANIGANS DANCING ALL OVER IT!! I had so much fun reading this and these two are MEANT TO BE FENIWPAF. If you don't see the potential of this ship, you will now.)

a misunderstanding a day keeps the boyfriend away by bartallen for betuls

Ship: Kuroo/Sawamura

Kuroo doesn’t fall in love hard and fast like many others do – he falls slowly, and very very softly. Most of the times he doesn’t even realise he’s in love with someone until it’s too late.

(Kuroo is the dumbest man alive and I've never related to someone so hard in my life. God help me.)

You like me. by roseknight

Ship: Daishou/Kuroo

Kuroo nearly lived a Daishou-free life, and sometimes he looked back and wondered how much better and how much worse that would've been.

(I didn't even know who Daishou was until I read this fic and now I can't unsee the potential this ship has. I'm a ruined woman and I regret NOTHING.)

Kings of the Road, Kings of the Universe by EzzyDean

Eight magical captains, one bus, an entire summer (and country) waiting for them.

What could possibly go wrong?

(The magic of friendship meets the magic of a summer road trip meets pure magic.)

(CAPTAIN SQUAD IS THE BEST SQUAD SOMEBODY PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD SEND ME SOME CAPTAIN SQUAD FICS I AM SO IN LOVE WITH THIS SQUAD IT'S A PROBLEM AAAAHHHHHH!)

宿縁 : See You Soon by MissKiraBlue

Ship: Oikawa/Kageyama

Upon arriving at the train station of death, an impure soul is granted a second chance at life against his will. Reincarnating into the body of Kageyama Tobio, a 15-year-old boy who recently committed suicide. Tobio's soul will depart at death and the soul needs to slip in to replace it. If the soul's reformation succeeds, he’ll reenter the cycle of rebirth and regain the right to be reborn. He will have three months to accomplish this task.

“Even though you had enough of life,” the soul whispered into the void of the room, “you were still afraid to hurt your hands, Tobio.”

Afraid of giving himself a scar, if he survived.

He touched his pulse and grasped life and couldn’t help but pity Kageyama Tobio.

"You wanted to die and now I’m here making you live again," he whispered into the night.

(I'm not even exaggerating when I say out of all the fics in this entire goddamn, too long list, this is the fic I'm anticipating and heart eyeing the most. It's only starting, but I already cried on chapter fucking 2, the power of this fic, holy shit. The author also wrote the hq time loop Every Tomorrows series, which I have an undying love for and am full on praying for the day it updates, so you KNOW this fic will be just as good. (Anybody who hasn't read this series, where the hell have you been?? Read it!!) Just, everything about this fic hurts me and something in my chest just aches when I read this fic. Go into it blind with an open heart and I swear to you, it's going to change your life. I'm already calling it. Seriously though, please please read!)

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[Crossover]

Learning to Fly by Asteroid_Duck (JustThatOneGirl1815)

Fandoms: Boku no Hero Academia, Naruto

The number three hero is a walking (well, flying) contradiction in every sense of the word. This includes his teaching skills. Why had Tokoyami agreed to this internship again? Oh right. He’d thought he was actually going to learn something. …….remind him to never be so optimistic again. . . . OR, Kakashi Hatake is reincarnated as the pro hero, Hawks. Tokoyami Fumikage suffers as a result.

(The reincarnation fic I never thought I needed and it's so good!! I've never really paid attention to Tokoyami and this fic sent me headfirst into loving him. Their dynamic is so interesting and I just love how their relationship develops. Also, Kakashi trolling the poor kid made me cackle, it's great! Definitely recommend it!)

Si Vis Pacem by athenoot

Fandoms: Boku no Hero Academia, John Wick

Everything has a price. That's what John has always known and will forever remember, even in death.

Which is pretty ironic considering his current circumstance.

Instead of a grown, scarred, weary body belonging to a man as cruel and broken as him, he's inhabiting a younger, smaller, unblemished one belonging to a child with strangely colored hair, and is living in what seems to be a superhuman society.

Well. May it never be said that John isn't a strategist. He can live with this. Maybe.

(Somewhere out there in the universe, he's certain he could hear the laughter of his enemies from beyond the grave.)

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Or: John Wick is reincarnated as Midoriya Izuku. The world should probably watch its back.

(This should be one of the crackiest fics I've read in a while, but it's taken so seriously and I'm so HERE FOR THIS. John Wick being John Wick in a world of quirks and heroes is the GREATEST, honestly, he's so badass. Bakugou, I feel for you, you must be so fucking confused lol. Bakugou trying his best to be a good friend is one of the best things about this fic. Trust me, this fic will make your day, promise!)

A Girl's Mind is a Dangerous Place by clenastia

Fandoms: Naruto, Fairy Tail

Natsu wakes up in Sakura's body. It only gets worse from there. Also known as: In Which Natsu has No Idea what to do with Boobs.

(I binged this in two fucking days, I couldn't put it down. This fic reminded me why I liked fairy tail when I was younger and why Natsu is honestly such a great protagonist, god. And the fic does that thing, you know, the Thing where when two worlds collide, the characters struggle to acclimate and adapt to a completely another world with different rules and mindsets against their own. This fic is seriously one of the best when it comes to that aspect, it's incredible. I am going absolutely feral over here for this fic to update, I'm waiting in the wings, ready to pounce like a tiger, all the metaphors man. For the love of god, read this fic.)

Give me a landscape made of obstacles by Melise

Fandoms: Naruto, Natsume's Book of Friends

Kakashi Hatake isn’t who he says he is.

Because the truth is that he’s actually a youkai in disguise, a wolf spirit named Madara who stumbled across the Hatake clan during the Warring States Period. Intrigued by the shinobi he saw, he’d proposed a temporary alliance in which he would offer the clan protection in exchange for their teachings.

Decades later, Madara is surprised to find himself inadvertently summoned to Konoha by the last living member of the Hatake clan. Sakumo Hatake, who is mourning the recent deaths of his wife and stillborn child, doesn’t want to be alone anymore. So with his permission, Madara takes the place of Sakumo’s deceased son in order to watch over the last Hatake.

(Fusion in which the youkai of Natsume’s Book of Friends all exist in the Naruto world. No knowledge of Natsume’s Book of Friends required).

(Before this fic, I only had a very vague idea of what Natsume's Book of Friends was, and honestly, I still don't know much about it. But I didn't really need to know to get into this fic. I love the worldbuilding and the relationships Kakashi forms, both supernatural and mortal. I love how Kakashi's inhumane ways affect others around him, whether to stress them out or become used to the strange. You can go straight into this fic without knowing anything and absolutely still have a fantastic time. I definitely recommend this so please read!)

[astersofthesky]

wait can you rec some of those canon compliant fics, I've been lookingg

I'm sorry for this late reply! I'm not sure what kind of canon compliant fics you're looking for because most of the things I read last night are mostly just one-shots related to the latest manga chapters.

If that's your cup of tea then here goes!

Wait for Me by SailorMew4

The moment Bakugou Katsuki found out Deku left U.A. he knew he needed to go after him. The nerd just needed to Wait for Him. Because Bakugou would go to hell and back to save that nerd from anything, including himself.

(Ch. 318 Spoilers, and a sorta prediction to Ch. 319)

message delivered by dekusneakers

Kacchan: i miss you [2:03am]

Kacchan: that was a typo [8:16am]

Kacchan: go fuck yourself [8:17am]

In which Katsuki grieves in the only way he knows how. With rage and double texting.

All We Ever Knew by dynamics

He knows, deeply and intimately, that these hands have innocent blood spilled on them. They've scarred and they've been cruel and they've caused hurt beyond anything deserving of forgiveness.

But these hands, as rough and calloused and war-torn and guilty as they are, can be gentle too.

Katsuki learns the true meaning of kindness and devotion.

Names by Juliame

"It's 'Bakugou', right?"

Katsuki felt himself slightly stiffen at those words.

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"Izuku..."

"... I'm sorry for everything I've done up until now."

Izuku felt his eyes slightly widen at those words.

It was like the world around them had come to a stop.

Katsukis and Izukus individual perspective on hearing the other say their actual name.

And that's all the latest manga chapters canon-compliant fics I've read. Anyway, since you asked, I would take this opportunity to recommend some of my favorite BkDk/DkBk fanfictions. Reminder though, I suggest you check the tags before reading.

Mirror Image by Eleke

After taking an attack meant for Deku, Bakugou Katsuki finds himself waking up in a world where he was never born with a Quirk, but Deku was. Then the next day, he wakes up in another world. And then the next day he wakes up in another. Each day he finds himself in another world, some only a little different from his own, some very different, but each one has one thing in common:

In every world, Midoriya Izuku is always right there.

(Notes: I still haven't finished reading this one but so far, it's really good! This has slight sexual content but nothing explicit)

Childhood Kisses by Kaligraphy

There are things you do that are cute when you're a kid but kind of weird when you're older.

Kissing your childhood friend's injuries better is one of them.

(Notes: Childhood Bkdk fluff because seriously, we need this kind of fics more)

Rescue me by kae_karo

What if baku and deku were like. actually friends when they were kids tho

(Notes: This is the only fic I found where Katsuki and Izuku stayed friends despite Izuku's quirklessness. I tell you, this is gold. The author wrote Katsuki amazingly and I can't really explain it too well. I highly recommend this one)

Baby Face by VersaceThong

A thick bloody gash runs from Deku’s right brow, across the bridge of his nose, over his cheek, and all the way down to the edge of his jaw. A sickening, jagged line etched diagonally over his face, wide enough to miss one of his eyes by mere milimeters.

He almost crashes into Deku, grabbing his arm in one hand and his face in the other. Katsuki’s index and thumb press into either side of his jaw, squishing Deku’s cheeks together.

With a voice so low he doesn’t recognize it as his own, Katsuki grinds out his words.

“Who did this to you?”

______________________________

Or; a villain leaves a scar on Deku's face and Katsuki absolutely loses it.

(Notes: I really like this one! The author has a way with their words and I also liked how they wrote Katsuki. Heads up, it has explicit sexual content at the end. TBH, I didn't expect this fic to have one so it really caught me by surprise lmao)

Like the Moon by Osakakitty

Katsuki Bakugo is having constant, erotic dreams about Izuku Midoriya. He isn’t sure why, but they won’t go away. In order to make them stop, he needs to figure out what Izuku Midoriya means to him.

Canon-verse story in which Bakugo is confused about his feelings for Midoriya, and doesn’t know what he wants. Besides a good night’s sleep.

(Notes: THIS. ONE. I AM IN LOVE WITH THIS FIC! Yes, it's obviously explicit but this has got to be one of the most emotional Bkdk/Dkbk fanfictions I've read on my stay in the BNHA fandom. It's very telling since this is like my second favorite Bkdk/Dkbk fic)

Kacchan vs. The Universe by LNoGame44

There were certain..tell-tale signs of a soul mate. There wasn't so much a definite factor, rather there were multiple giveaway signs that discretely pointed out that someone was your soul mate. Like a friendly hint from the soul.

Izuku was not gifted with that discrete notification from whatever higher being issued them. Of course his soul mate hit like a storm.

The thing was..Izuku knew exactly who his soul mate was. The two of them had known since they were kids. The extreme pull they felt for one another, that Izuku embraced and Bakugou..well Bakugou ignored or attempted to completely destroy. Apparently the universe, did not agree with Bakugou's methodologies.

(Notes: This one is so funny lmao. Seeing Katsuki struggle against the universe is very amusing and the second-hand embarrassment can get real.)

The Way You Used To Do by Edema_ruh

"We're really sorry," his father says, in a teary-eyed, wobbly way. "But your friend, Izuku, he's... He's gone, son."

Katsuki can do nothing but blink up at them for moments that feel like an eternity, eyes darting between both his parents in obvious confusion, disbelief, and, more than anything, indignation.

"What the fuck are you two talking about? The damn nerd is standing right beside you!"

During a battle, Midoriya gets hit by a villain whose quirk detaches his soul from his body. Stuck in a ghost-like state, the boy enters a race against time in order to save himself from permanently dying. Much to his luck - or lack of it -, the only person who can see and talk to him in this state is no one other than Kacchan.

Alternatively: Deku and Kacchan are soulbound.

(Notes: Here's my no. 1 favorite. You've probably heard this one because when Bkdk's ask for fic recs, this one always comes at the top. If you like the slowest of burns then I suggest you give this a try!)

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Quiet (Midoriya/Reader) [part 2]

| A/n: I have to admit, I re-wrote the ending several times and I’m still not satisfied with it but here we go anyways! |

| See part 1 ... here |

✦✿  Warnings: Angst with a happy ending. ✿✦

✦✿ Words: 5500+ ✿✦

are you guys ready to c r y??

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You stare blankly at a red and purple sky, eyes lazily watching the clouds roll by and the half-visible sun dip down and slowly set. You leaned forward to capture that perfect in-between moment, smiling as the last sliver of the sun finally dipped behind the horizon, letting the sky gradually shift from warm pinks and oranges to dark blues, indigos, and purples. You sighed and sank into a more relaxed position as your eyes welcomed the appearance of the moon as it took to the sky, washing the park in its gentle white light.

You sat at the same rotting-wooden picnic table you sat at every night, a familiar book with kitty skeletons draped in red and black across the cover sat just beneath your hand. The lukewarm coffee you’d picked up hours earlier sat right next to the book, half-empty from your lack of interest despite it being your favorite kind. 

You’d even considered dropping by your dorm to throw it in the freezer—to beat yourself with later if you kept thinking about a particularly annoying green-haired boy—before coming here, but you found that you just didn’t want to be on campus more than you had to.

Being out and about decreased your chances of running into him.

You let your eyes stray from the steadily appearing stars and to your right, where Midoriya had sat just a few nights ago.

You let out a frustrated sigh, turning your gaze back up to the sky and raising the cup of coffee to your lips. It didn’t taste amazing right now, but it served as a good enough distraction to stop thinking about him. You’d done the right thing, whether you cared about Midoriya or not, you wouldn’t let yourself be manipulated. You would not come running back into his arms only to be forgotten when other things in his life became more important than you again.

It was better this way. 

You told yourself, trying to convince yourself that you would only distract Izuku from his dreams. You’d only get in the way and end up broken again when he realized that.

You flicked the book open and skimmed your eyes over the pages. The illustrations of grim-themed yet still cute cats above each new chapter momentarily consuming your attention. Your soft smile faltered when you stumbled upon a particularly strange looking cat with wild, curly fur and huge round eyes cowering underneath a couch. Your eyes lingered on the drawing, everything about it just screams Izuku.

You shake yourself out of it and flip to the front page, breath hitching when you noticed a sticky note attached to it. It was in the handwriting of the clerk you’d grown familiar with. She often scribbled funny quotes or little notes things into the books you purchased for you to laugh about when you stumbled into the shop again.

He was here today, wanted me to slide this to you once you came in today. Not quite sure if he knows that ‘secret admirers’ are supposed to be discreet? 

-Kiko ッ

You almost smile at that, not doubting for a moment who she was referring to. But then you knit your brows together in confusion when you noticed an arrow at the bottom of the note. Curiously, you unstuck the unusually heavy sticky note and flipped it. Your heart stopped functioning entirely when you saw a familiar bracelet taped to the back of it.

You gasped tearing the bracelet from the note and inspecting it closely. No way… there’s no way he even remembered this existed.

It was a colorful and cute bracelet with mostly green beads and white lettered ones spelling out ‘All Might.’

The sight of the bracelet brings you way back, and suddenly you are no longer outside at the park.

Instead, you are laying on your stomach with an impressive fort of blankets hanging above your head. Your small hands fiddled with the beads, tiny fingers slipping on each random-shaped bead you could find in your craft box that was remotely green in color. Across from you lays a much smaller Izuku on his belly with his nose buried in a comic book, eyes sparkling and lips noisily slurping at the straw of a juice box.

“Y/N-chan look!” The curly-haired boy squeals, shoving the comic book over to you and pointing at a panel of a very stylized All Might with multiple civilians draped over his shoulders. It’s a familiar frame from the video you’ve watched with the boy about a million times already. You personally didn’t idolize the symbol of peace as passionately as your friend, but it always made him happy, so you always watched it with him. You squinted, scrunching up your nose at the picture.

“They drew his hair wrong!” You complained pointing at the clearly exaggerated shojo-looking hairstyle the number one hero had been illustrated with.

“No, that’s just the artists’ style.” Little Izuku exclaims, standing up in the fort, proudly posing in his All Might one-sie, holding the comic book up into the air like it was Simba.

“Ohh,” You remember humming thoughtfully before returning to tying an s-clip to the end of the bracelet, looking your newest creation over with pride. You sat up too, looking anxiously over to your best friend who had engrossed himself back into the comic. “Gimme your hand.”

You vividly remember the young boy’s freckled face lighting up and his hand being shoved in your direction. You slid the way-too-big bracelet over his tiny wrist and looped it around a second time so it wouldn’t fall off. “Here, so everybody knows you’re the next All Might!”

His big green eyes overflowed with tears, almost flooding your blanket sanctuary and drowning you both in his own tears when he tackled you to the ground, hugging you tight. You remember him showing the bracelet off to all of his friends and Kacchan the next day. He wore it even more religiously than his hero-onesie, his mother even mentioning that he only took it off to bathe.

You recall your shock when a week later he dropped a similar home-made bracelet with your favorite-colored beads and your idolized hero’s name on it. It had been the first time anyone had ever made something for you and you cherished it.

“We match now, so that means we gotta become big strong heroes together when we get big!” You remember his high-pitched voice declaring with his best All Might impression.

You felt your eyes burn with salt and the telltale weight of tears welling up in the corners of your eyes, your fingers shaking as they clutched the bracelet. Despite how old the plastic piece of jewelry was, it was in outstanding condition--save for a few scratches on the bigger beads here and there.

You’d thought that he’d lost it or thrown it away a long time ago. It’s been years. How on earth did he still have this?

Feeling your breath start to quicken you shot up from your seat, grabbing the book from the table and dashing off towards U.A. You turned each sharp corner, narrowly avoiding crashing into several other students—including Bakugou who hissed and swore at you as you retreated to your dorm You shoved the door open and slammed it shut. The next fifteen minutes were spent digging through your stuff, looking through untouched boxes of your things you’d brought from home but never needed until now. 

And then, you finally found it tucked away in an old pencil pouch. You pulled out an all-too-familiar bracelet, holding it up to compare to the green one in your other hand. There was no doubt about it, it was real. Your fingertips traced the familiar beads of your own bracelet, eyes flickering between it and its counterpart.

Why…?

Why did he keep it so long?

You kicked the box back into the closet and toed the door shut, tossing both bracelets onto your nightstand and flopping face-down onto your bed.

It didn’t matter. It was just a bracelet, nothing more than a flimsy piece of plastic. Nothing compared to the friendship you had. So what if he held onto some dumb bracelet? That didn’t make up for months of distance, weeks of him slowly forgetting you existed while you stood idly by. Letting it happen because you cared too much.

So why did you feel so guilty?

You groaned exasperatedly into your pillow snuggling your face into it when it started to soothe your headache. Your eyes opened suddenly with a furious glower when your stupid brain immediately thought back to the times you and Izuku would nap together when you were kids, anywhere anytime. You often played so hard you knocked yourselves out so his mom would find you cuddled up against one another in your blanket forts, on the couch, on the slide at the park, under the sink once… anywhere you could fit into and doze off, you would.

In fact, you didn’t shake the habit of napping together until you were at least thirteen, which is usually around when parents start getting suspicious so you stopped doing it. You felt a slight blush rise to your cheeks, remembering those special times in middle school when you would sneak in and sleep together for a while if one of you had a nightmare. That was most likely the most rebellious thing you two innocent little suck-ups ever did.

You sigh, eyes drifting over to the bracelets strewn carelessly across your nightstand.

How can one bracelet bring back so much nostalgia?

.   .   .

Midoriya was slumped miserably against one of the couches in the dorm lounge, pen shakily scribbling away at an assignment. His handwriting has gotten a little better since last year, still wobbly and inconsistent in places but his teachers have voiced their appreciation of its improvement. He thinks back to earlier when he had dropped off that bracelet at the bookshop, afraid that if he approached you, you wouldn’t want to see him or he’d start crying again.

It really tore him apart inside to part with it, having kept it for so long. He’d found the bracelet while looking through some of his things one day. It fell out of a box with a bunch of his older more beat up action figures.

Seeing it after being put away for so long had brought the biggest smile to his face, remembering how much he’d loved it when he was younger. It was also what made him remember you… It was as if you suddenly popped back into existence. And in excitement to share the memory with you, perhaps catch up with you over coffee, he had disregarded the fact that it had been months since you’d last spoken.

He now realizes his mistake. 

But after last night he knew he didn’t deserve to have such an important piece of you to himself. He absentmindedly wondered if you still had yours… probably not, huh? His wasn’t as pretty as the one you made him, and why would you keep it after he practically ignored you for a year?

Still, he had hope that just maybe there was a chance he could make it up to you, that he hadn’t messed up so bad that you never want to speak to him again. Midoriya closed his eyes, frowning down at his notebook in shame. Who was he kidding? It was just a piece of plastic and likely held no value to you after what he did.

He misses it. Already.

“Midoriya.” Iida’s voice piped up and the green-haired boy jumped.

“Oh hey, Iida. Did you need something?” He asked, trying not to sound as worked up as he really was, forcing a small smile.

“I came to ask if you’d heard from L/N at all today?” Midoriya’s heart dropped at the sound of your name.

“No… why?”

“Well, it’s just that several students claimed to have seen her running obnoxiously through the halls earlier this evening and I was curious if you’d happen to know anything about it?” Iida asks, straightening his glasses with a displeased expression, clearly not amused by your behavior.

“No, I haven’t. Sorry,” Midoriya admitted sullenly, eyes downcast to the floor.

Iida’s eyes softened and the bluenette sighed, taking a seat next to his friend. Ochako and he hadn’t managed to get much out of the sulking Midoriya since the other night, but they suspect that things didn’t necessarily go well between him and you. Not to mention he’s been a zombie all for days, barely getting any sleep at all these past few nights

“And, as your friend, I am concerned about your wellbeing,” Tenya confessed, pushing his glasses up closer against his face as Midoriya sighed. 

“I’m fine, Iida.” Midoriya offered him a half-smile but otherwise made no attempt to spill anything. Tenya made eye-contact with Ochako across the common room, who had been the one to encourage him to approach Deku in the first place.

“Midoriya, what happened between you and L/N last evening?” The Iida son pressed, cautious not to pry too much in fear of upsetting him.

“I messed up,” Midoriya looked down at his lap, a drawing of your face in the corner of his math homework. He abruptly turned the page in hopes Iida hadn’t already seen it. “Really badly.”

.   .   .

The next morning, Izuku is as sluggish and mopey as ever, worrying his classmates with his lack of enthusiasm.

“You should talk to her.” Todoroki’s cool voice shakes Midoirya out of his daze after homeroom. He’s been staring absently at you as you ignored his existence, focusing on the lesson. It isn’t hard to guess who the half-and-half teen was talking about. And yet he still found himself surprised.

“I’ve tried, Todoroki. Talking won't help.” Midoriya sighs, eyes dropping to his mess of notes, including several crumpled up drawings of you.

“And sulking around doing nothing will?” Todoroki questions, not able to recognize the shell of the boy in front of him.

 “I messed up, and she wants nothing to do with me now.” And he respects that.

“Something tells me that isn’t entirely the case.” Shouto replies and the green-haired boy sends him a puzzled look.

“What do you mean by that?” He asks, a brow raised at the possibility that Todoroki knows something he doesn’t.

“You forget that Y/N and I are close friends now, although you haven’t necessarily been around so you may not have known at all.” He states bluntly and it does nothing to comfort Midoriya at all. He hadn’t known you and Todoroki were friends! What else did he not know about you?

“What are you getting at, Todoroki?” Deku asks with a defeated tone, wishing the stoic prodigy would just be out with it.

“Y/N tells me everything, don’t think she hasn’t told me about what happened a few nights ago. But when she spoke about you it didn’t seem like she didn’t want anything to do with you.” Shouto explained, definitely catching the young Midoriya’s attention. “She’s upset, yes, and you aren’t wrong to assume that she is angry with you right now. But the longer you wait to talk to her about it—if you planned to at all that is—the longer it will take for her to forgive you.”

Forgive him? Was that even possible at this point? He didn’t know, but if what Todoroki said was true, and he actually had a chance, he couldn’t waste any more time ‘sulking around and doing nothing.’

“Are you sure that’s even possible, Todoroki?” Deku questioned, eyes adept as ever as he searched the bi-colored eyes of his rival and friend for answers he may not even have.

“I don’t know for sure, Midoriya. That is up to Y/N.” Todoroki admits, and Deku bites the inside of his cheek still torn over this. “But I don’t think she will forgive you if you don’t try.”

“Mm.” Deku nods, thanking the two-toned boy and packing up for his next class of the day.

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Your ears perked up at the sound of someone knocking on your door later that night. You sighed into your pillow, not wanting to leave its soft embrace. You tried to ignore it at first, pretending to be asleep but he insistent knocking continued. Grumpily you pushed off of your comfy bed to sluggishly open the door, thinking it was most likely Mina and she’d just keep knocking until you opened up. 

You were not expecting Midoriya to be standing there.

“What do you want?” You asked, your voice holding no softness or enthusiasm ad your narrowed eyes stared coldly at your former best friend. He flinches at the icy tone of your voice.

“I-I um… can we… talk?” Izuku asks anxiously, wringing his hands together, elbows drawn in close to his stomach self-consciously. “Please?”

He meets your steeled gaze with his own apologetic one, green eyes pleading with yours. Izuku owned the most convincing pair of puppy-dog eyes you’ve ever seen, even when he wasn’t meaning to and even now you faltered.

“Why? Why should I let you in? Give me one good reason not to slam the door in your face and go back to bed?”

“B-because I w-won’t leave until I say what I need to say,” Midoriya stated as firmly as he could, a determined glimmer in his eyes as he did so. You don’t doubt that he might sit at your door all night if you refused him. “A-and I have a feeling you have some things to say too.”

He wants to resolve this.

“I have nothing to say to you.” You hissed stepping back into the threshold of your room starting to close the door but his hand smacks against the wooden surface, a desperate look in his eyes that only makes you push harder. “Move.”

“Please! Please just hear me out, Y/N, please just give me this! Let me try! You don’t need to forgive me. I just need you to listen!” Midoriya pleads, his glossy eyes already spilling hot tears down his freckled cheeks. He’s shaking. “Please…”

Midoriya stumbles forward when the door opens and he just barely catches himself, wide eyes darting up to yours as you take several steps away from the entrance. You cross your arms, you can’t believe you’re actually doing this.

“You have five minutes. Start talking.” You relent, sitting down on your bed.

Midoriya sighs in relief, closing the door behind him before clumsily scrambling over to you. You pat the spot next to you, avoiding any and all eye-contact. Izuku’s heart skips a beat when he spots his bracelet on your nightstand. So you did get it! His breath gets caught in his throat when he tries to speak at the same moment his eyes drift to your wrist, where a relic of your friendship dangles. 

You kept it! He feels his eyes overflowing, the ugly fat tears streaking down the sides of his face as he stares dumbfounded at the familiar bracelet.

“You have four minutes.” You flatly remind him, and he jumps, trying to think of the words he’d practiced just a half-hour before he showed up at your dorm.

“AH—o-okay! um, I…” When he fails to speak even after a good minute passes, you sigh deeply. If he had nothing to say, why’d he even come? What happened to all that gusto about ‘saying what I need to say’?

“Why did you keep it?” You ask out of the blue after an uncomfortable silence and his head perks up, but he looks confused, eyes searching yours.

“Keep what—?” He starts, but you cut him off.

“The bracelet. Why did you keep it? It’s been years, I didn’t even think you still remembered that old piece of junk existed.” You blurt out, each word sounding distressed and just… confused. You wanted to understand.

He stares at you, mouth agape at a complete loss of what to say. His mouth suddenly feels dry and his tongue rubs anxiously against the roof of his mouth.

“Because… because it was important... to me.” Izuku breathes, the muscles and nerves in his hand twitching as it laid only inches away from yours. “I was s-so happy when you first gave it to me, my mom had to pry it off of me just to bathe me.” He chuckles, smiling at the memory.

“And I kept it because it reminded me of you, it felt like there was a part of you with me even when you couldn’t be there. It comforted me, knowing that you put s-so m-much thought into something j-just for me and I f-felt so special!” He breaks off when his hiccups start to get out of control. “A-and—”

He chokes and apologizes taking a moment to breathe again. You hadn’t realized how much one silly piece of jewelry had impacted him until now, so much so that he’s crying over it.

“And I made a promise, remember?” Izuku sniffs, wiping his eyes uselessly with his hand, only really smearing the wetness across his cheeks and wetting his hand with his own tears as they continued to spill down the freckled planes of his red cheeks.

You nod, but turn away when you feel your own emotions starting to spike up. You bit your lip, held your breath, clenched your teeth. Anything to keep the tears at bay as they threatened to fall.

“I-I said that when we—”

“We match now, so that means we gotta become big strong heroes together when we get big.” You butt in, sniffling and raising a hand to scrub at the tears streaming down your face and pooling at your chin. “That’s what you said.”

Deku stares at you, guffawed as you quoted his younger self. He hadn’t expected you to remember it so clearly, It makes him feel even worse. Knowing how much it must’ve hurt you when you grew apart. How hard it must’ve been on you to keep quiet about everything while he lived his best life, forgetting all about his dearest friend.

“Why’d you give it back?” You asked, voice trembling as you wiping your eyes with your arm. You glanced over at the green bracelet lying on your nightstand. “If it meant so much to you, why give it back?”

He closed his eyes. He listened to his heart as it slammed against his chest like a pinball machine, demanding him to say something.

“Because I forgot about the friendship it represented, and I shouldn’t have. I wish I wouldn’t have, but I did. I broke my own promise and e-even worse, I hurt you because I was just too caught up in my own problems—my own dreams—to remember that you’ve been a part of them since the beginning.” Izuku sobbed, there was no point in holding it all in now. 

“I gave it back because I was so afraid I screwed up everything between us, and I don’t deserve it!”

I don’t deserve you. The phrase rang in his ears so loudly it was almost deafening, he wanted nothing more than to say it too. He couldn’t because he couldn’t catch a single damn breath to say it. But even as he feels he has gathered that breath it’s stolen away once more when he feels your hands on his face.

In a flurry of your own emotions and a nagging force of habit you had reached out and grasped his face, the soft pads of your thumbs wiping at his cheeks.

“Stop crying already, you had something you wanted to say right? Stop letting your emotions get in the way of that.”

The firmness in your tone as your stern eyes descended upon his own struck a chord in him. You’ve said something like that to him before. Years ago.

“Stop crying, Izuku! Stop letting your emotions keep you from standing up for yourself! Kacchan steps on you because he knows all you’ll do is cry!”

Multiple times.

“Would ya quit crying already? You’re tougher than that, Izu. Like All Might!”

Constantly.

“Stop crying because you don’t have a quirk! Become a hero without one!”

It had always been you. You there comforting him, encouraging him, telling him to quit crying and speak up for himself. To keep pushing on despite the fact that he just wasn’t as gifted as other children. How could he have forgotten one of the most important lessons you ever taught him? How could he have forgotten about you?

You tugged one of your bunched sleeves down with your teeth and dried up the downpour of tears from his cheeks with your hoodie sleeve. Careful not to rub the skin raw, you kept at it until he was simply too shocked to cry anymore. This is the first time you’ve done this in years, yet far from the first time you’ve had to do it at all. Even as children, you were using your fingers, your sleeves, the edge of your shirt to wipe his tears away.

“I—”

“Shush, I don’t want to hear it unless it’s what you came here to say.” You interrupt, and the look in his eyes changes from nervous to determined.

“I was going to say that I am s-sorry,” He stutters.

“What else?” You encouraged, watching as he slowly gained more confidence. “You said you weren’t going to leave until you say what you need to say, keep your promise.”

“I was going to say that I don’t deserve you!”

“And are you lying?” You ask.

“No!” Midoriya exclaims more confidently, more certain of himself than before.

“And is that all you wanted to say?” You asked again, smiling as the sobbing boy from before completely changed with your encouragement, egging him on.

“No…” Midoriya confesses, faltering slightly as his nervousness returns. He doesn’t know if he’s ready to say it yet. Would that even be acceptable right now? Even as strong as he feels right now he can’t help but hesitate, to blush, to avoid your gaze.

“Then say it.” 

“I…” He trails off, suddenly terrified of the thought. He couldn’t! It would put everything on the line! “I-I…”

Your hand cups his cheek coaxing him to look back up at you.

“Stop hesitating, tell me what you want to say.”

He’s already put your friendship on the line, what difference would it make? You wanted the truth so you’d get it! He takes a deep breath, closing his eyes before opening them again, meeting your own straight on. There’s a spark in those green eyes that wasn’t there before he squinted them shut. It’s like an emerald fire was lit behind them.

“I love you!”

It’s quiet.

You stare at him, and he stares right back, his determined gaze never weakening as he maintained eye-contact.

“You what?”

“You heard me,” Midoriya replies.

This time it’s your turn to shy away. Your face darkens incredibly fast, heart racing against your chest as your eyes darted from side to side, deep in thought. Your mind threw numbers together into every equation it knew, each answer coming out the same. You had expected an “I want to be friends again!” or “I want a second chance!” or “I want to fix this!”

Never in a million years could you have predicted him to say that. Not to you. Your eyes drifted back up to his. He looks a little less confident now, almost worried as he awaits your response.

“Get out.” You breathe, eyes wide as you stare at him watching his determined face change to one of confusion.

You couldn’t believe it. After forgetting your existence for almost a year, after only remembering when he found the bracelet, after only wanting to talk to you because it was most convenient to him… and he has the goddamn nerve to say that he loved you.

“W-what?” Izuku gasped, not understanding what was going on. Suddenly you were pressing yourself against the wall farthest from him on your bed.

“G-get out!” You exclaim, the angry tears running down your face.

“Y/N, what are you s-saying?” His voice shook, the tears starting to fall from his eyes again, his nose beginning to run as well as his entire body shook. Why were you telling him to leave? Did he make the wrong call? Did you not feel the same?

“Why are you lying to me?” You asked, the question coming out like a whisper.

“I-I’m not lying to you, I love you!” Midoriya cried. “Please, you have to believe me, I wouldn’t lie to you! I’ve always liked you—since we were kids, Y/N! I can’t fake that! You know I can’t!”

You shake as his desperate green eyes plead with yours, a sincerity in those irises you grew up staring into, a sincerity that just can’t be faked. He actually… he actually loved you? But why? He ignored you for a year!

“And you can honestly tell me that in that year you forgot about me you loved me?!” You demanded, your tears making your vision blurry and unmanageable.

“I never stopped loving you, even if it was overshadowed by my dream to become a hero, even if I made mistakes not even I can fix, my heart always belonged to you.” Midoriya crawled over to kneel in front of you on your bed where you still had your back pressed to the wall and your knees pulled tightly to your chest. “I’m not perfect, Y/N. I made a mistake by not being there for you, and I will do anything it takes to fix it if I can.”

“And you won’t forget me again? You promise?” You ask shakily, feeling a little embarrassed by how small you felt, scrunched up in such a way and crying in front of someone other than your cat at home.

“Yes,” His immediate response confirms it, not an ounce of hesitation present in the way it rolls off his tongue. “I promise, I’ll never forget you. And I’ll never be the reason you cry again.”

“Can you believe me?” Izuku reached his hand out to you.

“I… I believe you.” You admit, a small smile gracing your lips as you take his hand. Izuku lets out a relieved sigh, his free hand trembling over his heart. You can tell how terrified he was. “This doesn’t mean I forgive you though, Izu.”

“I know, and I’m going to try my very best to make it up to you. I promise.” Izuku states. It doesn’t bother him that you didn’t say ‘I love you’ back, he wouldn’t have deserved it. He’s going to have to work for it, and that was fine with him.

“Do you…” You started, face flushing and eyes avoiding his as you removed your hands from his face. “Do you wanna hug it out?”

“Yes!” You yelp when he throws himself at you, tackling you to the bed with his arms around you. You squeeze your own arms around him, face burrowing into his shoulder as you squeezed the life out of one another.

“Sorry.” He mutters when he realizes he’s practically on top of you and most likely crushing you. He moves to roll off of you but your arms only tighten around him.

“No, please just… can we just stay like this for a while?” You asked, and Izuku felt his heart beating so fast he was convinced it eventually just commit seppuku if it pounded any harder. He nodded against your shoulder, cheeks burning a bright crimson as he relaxes.

“Also,” You spoke up and he hummed in response, he couldn’t be bothered to move. You reached over to your nightstand to snatch the green bracelet from it, the green-haired boy whining when he had to re-adjust after you started moving. “Gimme your hand.”

He pulled away, green pools swirling with confusion. He complies with your sudden request and gasps when you slide the bracelet back onto his wrist.

“This belongs to you.” You smiled and he mirrored it with one of his own, hand impulsively taking yours, fingers intertwining with your own. Your matching bracelets reflected the dim light of the room, casting a warm glow over your faces as you smiled at each other. No longer did you feel forgotten or used, instead you felt loved again. “Now get off  me.”

Izuku laughs and slips off of you to lay at your side, his arms pulling you in close so he could cuddle you, just like you did when you were kids.

Izuku rested his forehead against yours, one hand reaching up to timidly brush against your reddened cheek, causing your eyes to flutter closed and a small sigh to escape your smiling lips. He missed seeing you smile. But there was still something else that he needed to take care of before you drifted off to sleep.

“Y/N?” He asked.

“Yes?” You sighed sleepily, 

“Don’t ever feel like you have to keep quiet anymore, alright? Please, always talk to me.”

You blinked, your mouth opening and closing several times.

“Okay.”

[ves-is-writing-bnha-again]

You Are My Sunshine

Title: My Only sunshine

Description: You make me happy

Warning(s): :) angst :)

Pairings: Bakugou x reader, eventual Todoroki x reader

A/N: Listen for the sake of story we’ll pretend the dorms already existed shhhhh. Anyway, this is part 1.

“Why are you being so mean? You’re making him cry Kacchan! If you keep on hurting him I’ll- I’ll uh- I’ll stop you myself!” Midoriya cried, raising his hands in the air, forming fists as he stood in front of the boy Bakugou had been bullying just moments before.

Bakugou scoffed and looked down, “You want to pretend to be a hero?” He said, punching his fist into his hand, activating his quirk, “You don’t stand a chance without a quirk, Deku.” He said, with an overconfident smile. Y/n stood off to the side, watching the two boys fight yet again. They watched as Midoriya got beat up yet again, knowing that if they tried to step in their ice quirk wouldn’t stand a chance against Bakugou’s explosions.

It was only after Bakugou left that they approached Midoriya, creating a little block of ice and applying it to the bruises and brushing off any dirt. Neither of them said anything, but they both shared a knowing look that said ‘Why was he so mean?’

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“Members of the agency Bakugou- Ah!” Y/n watched as Bakugou slipped and fell off the log, into the river below. They followed after Midoriya who immediately ran down to where he was, and held his hand out to Bakugou, asking if he was okay, and Y/n got upset when Bakugou rejected his help, and instead insulted him, “Why are you so mean? He’s just trying to help you!” They said, crossing their arms and huffing. Bakugou simply stared at them, not answering, so Y/n huffed again, and stormed away, back up to the log with Midoriya chasing after them.

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Y/n was sitting in class, staring out the window, at least they were until they heard Bakugou being cocky, again. “I ace all the mock tests! I’m the only one at this school who stands a chance at getting in!” He said, Y/n tuned him out, as they usually did. Bakugou and Y/n were friends, sure, but that didn’t mean they wanted to listen to his “I’m the best” speech over and over again. They looked over at Midoriya and made eye contact with him. They rolled their eyes at him in a joking manner and he smiled, about to laugh until he heard the teacher say “Oh yeah, Midoriya don’t you want to go to UA too?” and his face went red. Everyone turned to look and laugh at the green haired boy as Bakugou froze in place. Y/n would have laughed at him if they weren’t concerned for Midoriya.

“Hey, what’s so funny about Midoriya wanting to go to UA? I’ve helped tutor some of you and I can tell you right now, that with the way some of your test scores are, he has a better chance than any of you. There’s plenty of people that get into UA that don’t have flashy physical quirks like Bakugou or have mental ones. Who’s to say he can’t get in?” Y/n snapped, people got quiet after that, and class continued on as normal, but Y/n could feel someone’s eyes burning into the side of their head.

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“Hey!” Y/n paused when they heard someone shout at them. Turning, they saw Bakugou heading towards them, “Bakugou I just want to go home, what is it?” They asked, once he reached them.

He looked them in the eyes, but then averted his gaze. If they didn’t know any better, they’d think he was nervous.

“Um, you’re not as annoying as everyone else, y’know? Easier to tolerate you and shit. I like studying with you, and you’re pretty good at fighting as well.” He said, causing Y/n to raise an eyebrow at him. And his face flushed a noticeable shade of red. He shut his eyes and clenched his fists at his sides, “Go out with me?” He asked, or said? Y/n wasn’t sure whether it was a question, but they assumed it was.

“Uh-“ They hesitated, but Bakugou cut them off, “Listen I know I can come off aggressive or whatever, but I genuinely like you. I have since we were kids, when you stood up to me in the river, but didn’t get all scared like Deku.” He said, still refusing to look them in the eyes, “You’re really strong, and smart, and I like that. You’re also kinda cute, and I guess I like that too. I’d been wanting to ask you out for a while now, but didn’t know how, but if I’m gonna be number one I can’t be scared of these things can I?” He finished. He finally opened his eyes, and looked at them.

Looking into his eyes, they could tell he genuinely meant what he said. He started to look desperate, but hid it immediately, and it was only when they saw the desperation that they realized they had been silent for a while.

“Bakugou.” They started, and he looked hopeful, “You’re a hard headed asshole who gets cocky over the smallest of things and acts like he’s better than everyone. How we even became friends, I’ll never know.” They said, and he looked devastated, as his shoulders slumped, “But,” They continued and his eyes lit up again, “I’ll give you a chance.” They finished. The grin that appeared on Bakugou’s face was a grin Y/n saw rarely, only when he was truly genuinely happy. Next thing they knew, he pulled them into a near bone crushing hug. Other than training, in which Y/n specifically asked him to not hold back, he was always careful with them. Even though he knew they were strong, he was always careful to not hurt them in any way.

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“Katsuki! Katsuki! Guess what!” Y/n exclaimed the moment they were let into the house. Running into his room, and jumping on his bed, they shook him awake. He grumbled a bit before pulling the blanket down and glaring at them, “The one day I choose to sleep in.” He said, but they knew he was joking, “Guess what!” They said again as they climbed off the bed, having successfully woken him up. Sitting up, he rubbed his eyes and stretched, “What?” He asked.

“I got into UA!” Y/n cheered, and that woke Katsuki right up, “You serious?!” He asked and they nodded, grinning. He practically jumped out of bed and grabbed their wrist, smiling, and pulled them into a tight hug, spinning them around before setting them back down, both of them laughing cheerfully.

“You and I are gonna be the strongest couple UA has ever seen!” He said, pumping his fist in the air, “Yeah!” They cheered, giggling. Pulling them closer to him, he kissed their forehead. Bakugou wasn’t the most affectionate person, only when he was in a really good mood, but Y/n didn’t mind, it hasn’t been long since they started dating so they didn’t expect any big changes.

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Walking up to the entrance of UA, Y/n paused. This is something they had wanted for ages, and now it’s finally happening. They were going to UA. On top of that, they would be attending with their best friend Izuku, and their boyfriend Katsuki. What could be any better than that?

“Y/n!” Someone shouted, and Y/n looked to see Izuku running towards them, waving with a grin. “Izuku!” Y/n cheered, opening their arms for a hug. Running into Y/n’s arms, he gave them a tight hug, excited to see his best friend. “Oh it’s so good to see you!” They said, making Izuku laugh, “We saw each other last week.” He said and Y/n smiled, “That doesn’t mean I can’t miss you.” They said, and Izuku’s face flushed a light pink.

Pulling away from the hug, Izuku looked at the UA building before looking back at them, “You ready?” He asked, and they nodded, nerves creeping up, but they pushed them down, refusing to let nerves keep them from their dreams.

“Get out of my way before I set you on fire.” A familiar voice said, and both of them jumped. Looking behind them, they saw Katsuki approaching with that typical scowl he always had on his face.

“Oh hey, good morning!” Izuku said, flustered at Katsuki’s sudden arrival and threat. Scoffing, Katsuki merely glanced at him before grabbing Y/n’s hand and tugging them along. Y/n looked back at Izuku, an apologetic look on their face. Izuku smiled softly at them, a look of understanding on his face. “I’ll see you later!” he called, and Y/n smiled and gave a thumbs up.

They arrived at the classroom about five minutes later, where Katsuki immediately went and took a seat towards the front. Y/n took a moment to look around the room, noting the people already there. A girl with pink skin, and pink hair immediately approached them, smiling widely.

“Hi! I’m Mina Ashido! What’s your name?” She asked. Y/n was taken aback by the energy she had so early in the morning, but it was a nice change from Katsuki’s constant grumpiness, and Izuku’s shy, quiet nature.

“Uh, Y/n. Y/n L/n.” They said, Mina grinned, “Are you excited to be here at UA?” She asked and Y/n nodded, “Me too! I can’t believe I got into 1-A! I thought I would have been in 1-B or something, but I’m glad I’m here!” She said, “Oh! You should come sit with me! I feel like we’ll be great friends!” She continued, grabbing their hand, and tugging them over to where her desk was, and having them sit at the desk next to it. Y/n looked over at Katsuki who was watching out of the corner of his eye. He looked annoyed that Y/n was so far away from him, but before he could say anything, a tall boy with glasses came over and started lecturing him about how he shouldn’t be putting his feet on the desk. Y/n rolled their eyes, not surprised at his smartass responses.

“That blond guy seems like kind of an ass don’t you think?” Mina asked them, quiet enough so he wouldn’t hear, but loud enough so Y/n could. Y/n laughed lightly, “That’s my boyfriend.” They said, and Mina’s eyes went wide, “Oh!” She said, “Sorry, I didn’t know he was your boyfriend!” She exclaimed and Y/n smiled, “No, you’re fine. He acts like that a lot, I don’t blame you.” They said reassuringly.

More people came into the room, and among them was a boy with red and white hair split perfectly down the middle, and one grey eye while the other was a turquoise color surrounded by a red patch of skin, a scar of some sort. Mina gasped quietly, “Oh my god he’s in our class?!” She whisper yelled causing Y/n to look at her in confusion, “Who is he?” They asked and Mina turned to them, shocked, “You don’t know who he is?!” She asked and Y/n shook their head.

“That’s Todoroki Shouto. He’s Endeavor’s son, got in on recommendations.” A girl with short, dark hair replied as she sat behind Y/n, “Yeah! He’s like, really strong and stuff. He didn’t even have to take the entrance exam.” Mina said as Y/n turned to face both her, and the girl that arrived just now, who nodded to confirm what Mina said.

Glancing around the room, Y/n saw him sitting in the back. He looked rather reserved. He looked up for a moment, scanning the room, and briefly made eye contact with Y/n before turning away, facing his desk again.

“I’m Jirou by the way.” The dark haired girl said, snapping Y/n’s attention back to the conversation. “I’m Mina.” Mina replied, “Y/n.” They said. The conversation continued as more people came into the room, up until the bell rang.

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“Katsuki, do you want to help me make dinner?” You asked, knocking on his door, “Can’t I’m busy studying, maybe tomorrow.” He said, his voice muffled by the door. Y/n sighed, walking back down the hall to the stairs. Reaching the common room, they entered the kitchen where Kaminari and Kirishima were grabbing drinks, “Hey Y/n! You making that classic soba you usually do?” Kirishima asked cheerfully, making Y/n smile, “Of course! What else? Don’t worry though I’ll be making other stuff with it as well so you have options.” They said making Kirishima smile, showing his sharp teeth, “We’ll get out of your way then.” He said, grabbing Kaminari’s arm and dragging him out of the room, drinks in hand.

Y/n got started on cooking and after a while, someone came into the room as they finished the soba. Turning to see who came in, they saw Todoroki in the doorway, “Hey there.” They said, and he just looked at them for a moment before looking at the food.

“Could you make it cold?” He asked, throwing Y/n off for a moment. He had never spoken to Y/n directly before outside of training, so this was new.

“Um yeah sure, I can make yours cold, it’ll just take a bit longer to finish in that case.” They said and he nodded, “Thank you.” He said before grabbing a drink from the fridge then leaving. Y/n went back to cooking. They felt nervous for some reason, but didn’t know why. They only had this feeling around Katsuki, but that was because they love him, and felt butterflies. They had only known Todoroki for a few months so that couldn’t be possible, especially since they had barely ever spoken other than training and just now. So what was this?

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Y/n: Katsuki are you free right now? I need to see you.

Katsuki: Busy, about to go train with Kirishima. Can it wait?

Y/n huffed, dropping their phone next to them on the bed, not replying. Katsuki had been busy every time they texted him lately. Always training, studying, or doing pretty much anything else with someone else. They had a terrible day at school that day. They woke up late, didn’t have time to eat breakfast, almost forgot their uniform jacket, showed up late to class, pretty sure they bombed the test they had second period, forgot their lunch and didn’t have money to buy any, and Katsuki was nowhere to be found for them to ask for help. Their only meal was a granola bar Momo had given them during class after lunch when she noticed how exhausted they looked.

After about two and a half hours of moping around in their room, Y/n left their room to go downstairs since dinner would be done any time now.

Arriving in the common room, they saw Kirishima and Kaminari sitting in front of the tv playing a game while Sero sat on the couch next to… Katsuki. Katsuki, the one who said he was too busy to spend time with them when they clearly needed him. He was on his phone, scrolling through social media.

Y/n approached him. They didn’t know if they were going to cry from anger or sadness but either way, they could feel the tears building up with every step they took.

“I thought you said you were busy training.” They said, interrupting what Sero was saying about plans for the weekend. Katsuki turned to look at them, annoyed, “Huh?” He said.

“I asked you if you were available and you said you were busy training and asked if it could wait. Well I waited. And waited. And waited. But you never showed up. Never checked in. Only for me to come down here, and find you on the couch with your friends! You didn’t even tell me you were back!” Y/n shouted.

Katsuki groaned, “Listen, I’m sorry okay? It slipped my mind.” He said, standing from his spot on the couch to face you. “Katsuki I clearly needed you! I told you I needed to see you! I had a terrible day today and all I wanted was to see you and just cuddle and maybe watch a movie, but you blew me off again!” They shouted. They could feel the tears building, but refused to let them show.

Kirishima paused the game and stood from his spot on the floor, “Bro if Y/n wanted to see you, you could have just told us man, we would have understood.” He said, but Bakugou ignored him, focusing on Y/n.

“I shouldn’t have to put everything on hold for you! It’s not my job to baby you whenever you have a shitty day! Grow the fuck up Y/n! We’re training to be heroes, if one bad day is what gets to you then how the hell are you gonna be a real hero?!” He shouted back.

The room went silent. So silent you could hear a pin drop. Katsuki looked furious. Hands clenched into fists at his sides with sparks popping off every few seconds, eyebrows furrowed, and a look in his eyes so intense Y/n was surprised they hadn’t burst into flames already.

That was when the tears came out full force. The second the first two fell, Katsuki’s face softened, but by the time he had even realized what he had done, Y/n had already ran out of the room, long gone.

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Making their way up to the roof, Y/n just wanted to get away for a bit. They usually only came up to the roof in the early mornings when they couldn’t sleep, so whether someone else was there at the moment they didn’t know.

Opening the door, they didn’t see anybody at first. After making sure the coast was clear, they made their way to their usual spot. Sitting down, they wiped the tears away and watched the sunset.

It had been only a few moments since they got there. A few moments of peace and quiet. Away from their friends, away from Katsuki. Away from the noise.

“Heard you and Bakugou had a fight.” A voice said, causing Y/n to jump slightly. They turned to see Todoroki approaching. “Sorry, did I scare you?” He asked. His face remained stoic, but his eyes looked apologetic for a moment.

“A bit yeah.” Y/n mumbled, turning back to face the sunset as he sat next to them. It had been a few weeks since the first brief conversation they had, and since then they seemed to be talking a bit more. Not like they were best friends or anything, but enough that he felt comfortable sitting next to them.

“Sorry, that wasn’t my intention.” He told them, and they hummed, “it’s okay.” They said, reassuring him.

They sat in silence for a moment before he spoke up again, “I only had a brief explanation from Midoriya of what happened. Do… do you want to talk about it?” He asked, and Y/n shook their head, “Not really. Not right now at least, maybe later.” They replied and he nodded. They didn’t say much as the orange and red sky turned to black as the sun went down. They didn’t really need to. A lot of the time they spent near each other was a comfortable silence. It was a nice change from Katsuki’s constant ranting about whatever it was that Izuku had done that week. After a little bit they made small talk about classwork, and whatever training had happened in the past week. Eventually Y/n told him about the day they had.

“If I knew you didn’t have a lunch I could have got you one.” He said, and Y/n shook their head, “No, it’s okay. I couldn’t ask you to do that.” They said and he looked at them, “Next time you forget one, you can ask me.” He told them and they gave him small smile, “Thanks.” They said.

Eventually Y/n’s phone buzzed with a text from Mina saying dinner was done. The two of them got up, and made their way to the common room, continuing the conversation until they reached the first floor, Y/n having said they’ll continue it later knowing he wasn’t comfortable being as open in front of the others.

Arriving in the common room, they both grabbed a plate from the kitchen and got their food before sitting together at a table, Y/n being unaware of the red eyes that followed their every move. Todoroki, however, was well aware of Bakugou’s gaze, but chose not to tell Y/n, not wanting to potentially upset them. He didn’t want Bakugou hurting them further.

[satsuki2406]

Dear Aomi Bakugou Katsuki x Reader

"I've seen you in a dream before, you are the warm and bright presence that embraced me on Cape Kamui a long time ago on a June afternoon."

Shinohara (Y/N) is a normal girl who had everything she could ask for, a loving family, a beautiful home, friends, and a fluffy cat. For a long time, she gave her life and happiness for granted, never imagining that she'll face one of the worst and crueler facades of society so closely, destroying what once was a happy, harmonious and normal family. One day, in hopes to recover what they lost, the Shinohara family took one of the more difficult decisions of their lives; leave behind their home back in Hokkaido and travel hundreds of miles south until Musutafu, the place that could grant them a solution and help close the yet fresh wound and scare away the ghosts of the past. Hardheaded, passionate, and ambitious (Y/N) is forced to confront the incarnated face of the superhuman society that she hated the most; Bakugou Katsuki.

PAIRING: (Bakugou Katsuki x Reader)

GENRE/WARNINGS: Romance, Fluff, Angst, Dark Themes, My poor attempt of humor, Strong language (Courtesy of Lord Explosion Murder 💥), Manga Spoilers, LONG ass chapter.

STATUS: On going

Chapter 1: School is a Great Place to Make Enemies

2-My Stupid Classmate, the Angry Dandelion

Running steps along tired panting could be heard through the empty streets. Both teens were now a good distance from school but adrenaline pushed them to keep going a little more. But once the necessity of breathing started to kick in, both decided that a break would be more than appreciated. They came to a halt at the entrance of a tunnel and concentrated now on catching their breath, once he was recovered enough to talk, Midoriya, timidly made the first comment. “Shi-Shi-Shinohara-san…!” (Y/N), getting one last intake through her nose, landed her eyes on Midoriya who whimpered nervously hardly believing that now he had officially talked to a girl who wasn’t his mom. “Huh? What is it?”

The poor boy, unsure of what to do and terribly flustered, tried to rearrange his thoughts while covering his reddened face with his arms.

“W-Why you di-did that?”

“What do you mean?”

“Confront Kacchan, de-defend me I mean” Midoriya almost whispered.

“And why shouldn’t I? You were being a victim of injustice so I stepped in, that’s how it works, if you see someone in trouble, you help them, that’s the correct thing to do isn’t it?”

Midoriya watched amazed at (Y/N) while she sweetly smiled at him, touched by her words.

“W-Well I guess b-but... you-you don’t think I’m a loser cause I’m quirkless?! A-Aren’t you going to avoid me like everybody else does? Make fun of me like the rest of the class?!”

“To be honest Midoriya, ‘til this moment you haven’t give me a single reason to do any of that, actually, you look like a nice guy.” Midoriya’s blood pressure was sky high at this point, a pretty girl faced no other than Bakugou fucking Katsuki for his sake twice in the timespan of eight hours, talked to him kindly and also complimented him? All in the same day?!

‘This is so crazy!’

“Midoriya?” (Y/N)’s voice interrupted his accelerated thoughts. “Y-Yes?!”

“Are you ok? I mean, Bakugou blasted your desk at the beginning of the class- oh by the way! What was that notebook you had earlier? ‘Hero notes for the future’ was it? I’m sorry I couldn’t stop him from burning it, but at least it didn’t end at a koi pond or something.” (Y/N) said with a closed-eye smile.

“I-It’s ‘He-Hero Analysis for the Fu-Fu-Future’ actually, b-but you g-got it close! H-Hero notes is ok! I-I mean if you want to call it that way! But you can call it whatever you like! If you want to put it a specific name it is, if not, it is ok! Oh my God...! This is kind of overwhelming, we just jumped from a third floor but we are safe and sound! I can’t believe you actually confronted Kacchan, b-but what if now he starts targeting you?! It would be all my fault! I’M SO SORRY SHINOHARA-SAN!! But unlike me, you could rely on your quirk to defend yourself, but after what happened today, he will try to take revenge for sure…! And my situation with him could get even worst, especially after what happened today! But even though…*mutter mutter mutter mutter mutter mutter mutter mutter mutter…*”

Midoriya kept blabbering and blabbering endlessly and (Y/N) just could sweat drop and observe him with eyes wide as saucers. ‘He definitely has no friends, huh? Even if it sounds mean, it was expected.’ (Y/N) took a deep breath and smiling at the awkward greenettte she decided to stop Midoriya’s creepy monologue before it got even longer.

“Midoriya…” She rose her hand and softly karate chopped the top of his fluffy head. “…snap out of it!” (Y/N) said while smiling at the now deeply flushed boy.

“I-I’m so sorry!” The poor boy said while aggressively bowing his head at a inhuman speed.

“Haha! No problem! You really are funny Midoriya! But please stop that you’ll damage your neck.”

“F-Funny?! M-Me?!”

“Yup! By the way, who’s Kacchan?”

“O-Oh, w-well Kacchan is actually Bakugou’s nickname, everybody used to call him like that when we were kids, I guess it just got stuck with me. His actual full name is Bakugou Katsuki.”

“Oh my God! You actually call him that all the time?! Hahaha! That’s sooo cute! I’ll tease him tomorrow with that for sure!”

“W-What?! No! Please Shinohara-san you’re already on Kacchan’s bad side! Don’t get in more trouble because of me!”

“I’m not afraid of Bakugou, Midoriya. As you said I can rely on my quirk for self-defense, and besides, if that asshole is that dead serious about getting into U.A he’ll try to keep his record as clean as possible. He’s nothing more than a bully who was lucky enough to get a strong quirk.” A serious and confident look was settled on (Y/N)’s eyes, Midoriya, despite being surprised by her courage, remained a bit doubtful. After suffering years and years of mental and physical abuse by Bakugou, he was unsure if it was a good idea for Shinohara to keep on irking the already irritable blond. But at the end, she had something he never will, a power of her own and self-confidence. Maybe he could try to rub on a bit of the last one.

“Oh, damn it! Our shoes still at school! I guess my plan wasn’t bulletproof after all…” Midoriya lowered his view to his shoes finding out that indeed, (Y/N) was right, a pair of white uwabaki* were covering his feet instead of his signature red shoes.

“Oh no! I forgot my bike too! My parents are going to kill me!” (Y/N) said desperately pulling her (Y/N) locks. “Crap I need to go back to school!” (Y/N) tried to put her head together with a plan to sneak into school and avoid bumping into Bakugou to avoid more trouble. ‘He probably left already, but I can’t take the risk anyway.’

“I-I’m sorry that you are having to get in all this trouble because of me, I’m sorry Shinohara-san” (Y/N) saw Midoriya’s sad expression, and a little pang of guilt passed through her. ‘I guess I have to be careful of what I say in front of him, he seems kind of sensitive and self-conscious, I’ll have it on account the next time.’

“Come on Midoriya! You take everything too seriously! And don’t forget that I was the one who decided to step up and give you a helping hand, so don’t overwhelm yourself with the simplest things! It was my mistake so I’ll solve it! As simple as that! (Y/N) said while she padded Midoriya’s back animatedly.

“Well! I guess this is when we part ways Midoriya! See yaaa!~” Just like that the lively (H/C)-ette ran her way to Aldera meanwhile Midoriya contemplated her get lost on the horizon. ‘That was so insane…! I don’t think this day could get more nuts…!’

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“Goddamnit! My-my lungs are on fire! If it wasn’t for my regular workout routine, I would have passed out ages ago!” After a couple of minutes, the school came into view again, wheezing and with a tremendous thirst. (Y/N) finally arrived at her destiny. Once she recovered her breath, she started looking for some trace of Gru, Kevin and Bob at the school entrance. Once she verified that the coast was clear, (Y/N) proceeded to jog at the main entrance, where the shoe lockers were located. Thankfully nobody was there at the moment, the only remaining students at the school were the members of the clubs. After finding her locker, she quickly changed her shoes. ‘Perfect! Now to the bike parking we go! If I’m not wrong is at the back of the school’

Stealthy and cautiously, (Y/N) made her way to the bike parking only bumping twice with other students that fortunately weren’t the explosive blonde. Just a few minutes later she could already devise her goal at just a couple of feet away from her, fortunately they weren’t a lot of bikes there like in the morning so find it was easier than expected.

“If I’m not wrong, I put it in the third row to the left, so, in theory it should be right-AHA! There you are!” Right in front of her eyes, was a brand new, vintage style (F/C) bike. It was a gift that (Y/N) received from her parents after they moved to Musutafu, she has been dying to have one of those since the last summer, so it wasn’t an overstatement to say that she almost had a heart attack when she saw it parked with a big (F/C) bow on it at her new house’s driveway after they arrived.

Without wasting more time, she placed her bag on the front basket, unlocked the cable lock and got on the bike. Watching her surroundings one last time to make sure it was safe to go, she pedaled the bike with all her might until she was a fair distance from the school, again.

“That was a close one! I’m glad I didn’t bump into that stupid dandelion!” ‘Although I was honest when I said to Midoriya I wasn’t afraid of him, it doesn’t mean I want to start another argument with him, it would be the third of the day, been his classmate is exhausting enough.’ Thanks to the hectic events occurred no even an hour ago (Y/N) could appreciate better the beautiful view surrounding her, the soft spring breeze swayed the cherry blossoms making them rain over the sidewalk and the heads of the distracted passerby that walked under them. This was a really crazy day full of surprises, some more pleasant than others but having such a calming landscape was really comforting. ‘Maybe this city is not so bad after all’

(Y/N) train of though was abruptly disturbed by a strong explosion that resonated in the distance. “A villain attack? It looks like it is happening in the center-” “Indeed-nya, young lady, in the Commercial District to be more specific-nya” (Y/N) turned her head to find the origin of the voice that answered her inquiry to be found with an elderly woman with cat ears and tail accompanied by who seem to be her daughter. “How do you know it?” (Y/N) asked intrigued. “We just were evacuated from there by the heroes-nya” the younger woman said. “We happened to be shopping there when a villain took a middle schooler hostage-nya and stared to cause havoc in the place, explosions, stores on fire, people running everywhere, it was crazy-nya! We were fortunate enough to escape as soon as it started-nya!”

“Oh God!  A middle schooler?! That sounds awful! I hope the heroes can stop it soon, you really were lucky.” After share a couple more words they went on their separate ways. “Oh man! I was supposed to pass there to buy some stuff for dinner, I guess I’ll have to go to a konbini, I know mom will understand. Now the actual question is how I’m supposed to go home without going through the city centre that must be closed right now?” (Y/N) sighed resigned now that she had no choice. “The long way it is then I guess.”

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One hour. That was what took (Y/N) to reach her neighborhood, and she still need to go to the konbini before going home. “Thanks God I have the bike, otherwise I don’t want to imagine how long it would have taken to get here with the train station closed right now. I really need a bath~ I want to get into the ofuro* and never get out…” ‘Now that I think about it the konbini should be on this street- Oh! There it is!’ Just In cue with her thoughts the lights of the store made their appearance on the way, lighting the sidewalk in front of it. Quickly, (Y/N) rode her bike to the main entrance and locked it on the little bike parking close to the automated door. After entering, (Y/N) took a shopping basket and was welcomed by the attendant at the cash register. ‘This place is quite large, maybe I can find all I need, ok, so the list say I need carrots, chicken breast, milk, pork cutlet and eggs, it’s not too much’ “Alright let’s get over with this so I can go home!” (Y/N) nimbly navigated through the store to get everything she needed to, along with some snacks and a bottle of Ramune soda to drink during the way home. After she got everything she needed (Y/N) made a beeline to the cash register to pay and leave. She gave her basket to the cashier who proceeded to scan the products, meanwhile (Y/N) busied herself looking other costumers entering and leaving on the convex mirror close to the door; an elderly man, two girls around the same age as her, a kid, Bakugou, another kid…wait-

‘Bakugou?!’

“Danm old hag running out of soy sauce at this fucking hour…” (Y/N) could hear him grumbling as he entered the store, sweating bullets at this point she mentally implore the cashier to hurry the hell up so she could leave before he noticed her presence. ‘Why did I have to grab so many snacks?!’

Unfortunately, the luck that seemed to stick to her the whole day decided to run away before she could do it first, because just in that moment Bakugou decided to take a detour to the manga display section that happened to be right at the side of the cash register. To put the cherry on the top, the Ramune bottle decided to rebel at that moment and refused to be scanned after the third failed try. “Oh, the code seems to be a bit blurred, let me bring another one to scan it” said the cashier. Before (Y/N) could oppose and just leave without the drink, the cashier girl disappeared at the back of the store where the cold drinks were.

‘Please, don’t notice me don’t notice me don’t notice me don’t notice me don’t notice me don’t-’

“The fuck are you doing here thief bitch?” Bakugou sneered

‘Goddamnit!’

“Oh, I don’t know, if we look at the evidence presented here, I’m standing at a convenience store’s cash register with a basket full of products that I’m about to pay for, so what do you think I’m doing here genius?”

“Don’t you smart mouth me idiot” Bakugou sneered.

“Don’t ask stupid questions then”

“You! -”

“I’m back! Sorry for the delay. So, your total would be ¥2738” (Y/N) slammed 3 bills of ¥1000 over the counter, took her bags and told the girl to keep the change before exiting the store.

“Oi thief bitch! Come back here! I’m not done with you!” Bakugou left the Shonen Jump magazine he was holding and went behind (Y/N).

“Oi! I’m talking to you bitc!-”

“Can you just shut up?! I have nothing to talk with you! And stop calling me ‘thief bitch’! I have a name you tared!” Bakugou stopped on his tracks a bit shocked by her reaction, and looked at her load the bike basket with her shopping bags and angrily unlocking the cable to hop on it.  Hunching his posture and shoving his hands in his pockets he addressed her once more, this time more calmly.

 “What’s your problem with me?”

 (Y/N) stopped the bike making the rubbers screech against the ground before turning around to see Bakugou glaring at her. “I beg your pardon?”

“You heard me”

“If you mean that I completely dislike you and find you absolutely intolerable then yes, that’s my problem, well done Sherlock, can I go now?” (Y/N) turned her back to him with the intention of leave once and for all, but Bakugou had other plans. “What I said on class, what I said to Deku today, I mean it, Every. Single. Word. I’ll surpass All Might and become the strongest, richest and most powerful hero of all time, I don’t care what Deku or you do or think, I’ll crush you both.”

‘The nerve of this guy!’

A long pause took place after Bakugou’s statement, pleased with her silence the young male turned back to the konbini to buy the damn soy sauce his mother was nagging for and go home as well.

“You really are blind, aren’t you?”

“Hah?”

“You, like everybody else thinks that being a hero is all about recognition, fame, money, influence, power, right? Just because you have a powerful quirk you think you have what it takes to be a hero? You talk about surpass All Might yada yada all that crap. How are you supposed to be a hero and even more, exceed The Symbol of Peace himself when all you are is a bully? When you do nothing more than hurt and discourage, treating everybody like trash because you think you must be worshiped like a God who the Universe itself owns its very existence? Tell me Bakugou, you think that with how you are right now, one day when you try to rescue someone, can you guarantee that someone would take your hand? Trust in you blindly? Become a Symbol? You haven’t understood why All Might is the Number One Hero in the first place, it’s not all about fighting and kick everybody’s ass to oblivion. You may have been looking up to him all your life, and you still don’t understand.”

Bakugou looked at her astonished, how dare she to look down on him?!  Of course he had all that it takes to be a hero and more! He is the Bakugou Katsuki! The next Number One Hero! Who wouldn’t want to be saved by him?! He is the best! He is a winn-

“If all you ever do is look down on people, you won’t be able to recognize your own weaknesses.”

“Weaknesses?! What fucking weakne?!-”

“Didn’t you mommy sent you to buy soy sauce? I bet she must be waiting.”

“Don’t change the damn subject!- Oi! get your ass back here!”

“You already made me waste a lifetime, and like I said, I have nothing to talk with you”

As (Y/N) got farther and farther she could hear Bakugou’s shouting being muffled by the distance.

  “Ha, serves you right, asshole.”

  ✒A/N:

Did I invested 45 minutes of my life investigating the real prices in Japan of all the products in (Y/N)’s list to make the total amount as accurate as possible? Yes, yes I did. *cough*OCD*cough*  ¥2738 are approximately $25.61.

*Uwabaki: They are a type of Japanese shoes worn indoors, at home, school or certain companies and public buildings where street shoes are prohibited. 

*Ramune: Is a type of carbonated soft drink originally created and sold in Japan. It’s original taste is lime-lemon, very similar to a Sprite but sweeter and softer, it comes in a wide variety of yummy and weird flavors like bubble gum, melon, cola, curry or teriyaki. If you have the chance to find it give it a try, the original flavor is really good and open the bottle is really fun!

[zinnia-the-rabbit]

Bakudeku oneshot: Bittersweet coffee kiss

•No au

•Fluff

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Izuku's pov because yes

9:20 am

I got absolutely no sleep last night...I was up all night studying for tests and quizzes we'll be taking soon, and didn't go to sleep until three in the morning... I just really needed some coffee. So, that was my mission! Coffee. Coffee. Coffee!

I forced myself out of bed, almost falling in the process. 'So clumsy..'

Walking out of my room and down the hall twords the elevator, I took note of someone rushing twords me. Very, very quickly. That's when I recognized my pink cheeked friend.

'Uraraka-san? What is she doing on the boys flo-'

Suddenly, she hugged me tight, nearly knocking the wind out of me. "Deku-kun! Good morning! I was coming to get you!'' She looked up at me and gasped.

'Uh-oh..what's wrong..?'

"Deku-kun! When did you go to sleep last night?! You look utterly exhausted! My goodness!" She grabbed my wrist and started dragging me.

"You need some coffee, stat!" She huffed as she pulled me into the elevator, clicking the button to take us to the ground floor. It all happened so fast, and I still wasn't fully awake, so it took me a second to process why the room seemed to move up and down.

"I was actually going to get coffee.." I hummed, running my fingers through my unruly green hair, trying to tame it just a bit.... I failed.

Uraraka nodded, and as soon as the elevator doors opened, she grabbed my wrist again and started pulling me along like a puppy on a leash. I just followed, to tired to put up a fight.

As we entered the kitchen, all I heard was yelling.

'Kacchan... Of course..'

"Shut the fuck up, shitty hair! I'll fucking kill you!" There Kacchan was, sparks igniting in one of his palms, the other firmly holding a laughing Kirishima-kun against the wall. By. His. Neck.

I wasn't gonna ask. I wasn't exactly in the mood to have an explosion blasted at my face! Who was ever in that kind of mood anyway?

Uraraka just rolled her eyes and dragged me past them. And, as we pasted, I could've sworn I saw Kacchan's cheeks flush a pink color. Although, I couldn't say for sure. I was really tired, and my mind could've been playing tricks...

'Kacchan blushing? What a funny joke.'

I was forcefully sat down at the table by Uraraka. "Sit. I'll make you some coffee." She hummed and ruffled my hair. She always made me coffee when I needed it. Even though i make my own the same way she makes it,hers still somehow always tastes waaaaay better then mine. She's magic! That explains it.

"Thank you, Ochaco... You're such a saint.."

I heard a loud scoff from behind me, so i looked over my shoulder to see Kacchan staring daggers at Ochaco. If looks could kill, Uraraka would've dropped dead, right then and there. No questions asked.

Kacchan noticed me looking at him and turned his full attention to me. I swear his face softened when he looked my way.

'I need to start going to bed at a reasonable time, not at three am...I'm hallucinating...'

"Kacchan, are you upset with Uraraka-san..?" I asked, tilting my head.

This is how I knew something was up... Usually, he would yell at me, tell me it's 'none of my fucking business'. But, instead, he just huffed and went back to glaring at Ochaco.

Before I could say anything, he started walking over to Uraraka. He grabbed the cup of coffee from her, rolling his eyes.

"Move aside, round face! You're adding way too much sugar! We want Deku staying up toDAY, not toNIGHT!" He dumped out that coffee, Uraraka huffing at him.

"Izuku likes the way I make his coffee, you jerk! I make his coffee almost every day!" Uraraka stamped her foot on the ground, crossing her arms.

Kacchan looked over at me, "I'm making your fucking coffee for now on! Can't have my competition running on pure fucking sugar!" He smirked before adding; "I'll even make you some, round face. You'll both see my coffee is the absolute best!"

As Kacchan got to work making our coffee, Uraraka sat next to me, huffing. Kacchan wouldn't let us see how he made the coffee, because he 'doesnt want us stealing his damned recipe'

After a moment or two, Kacchan placed two cups on the table. One in front of Uraraka and the the other in front of me. "Drink up, fucking extras!"

Uraraka grabbed her cup first, taking a small sip. Her nose scrunched up and her eyebrows frowned. "This is so bitter! How could this be the best coffee?!"

Kacchan took offense, and they started arguing. I just ignored them and grabbed my cup, taking a sip. Yes, it was bitter. But, I liked it. It was pretty good.

"I like it.."

They both looked over at me, "Huh?!" Uraraka had an expression of shock and disbelief. Kacchan was smirking.

"I said, I like it. The bitterness reminds me of dark chocolate, and I love dark chocolate.." I hummed, drinking more of my coffee. Uraraka huffed, but nodded.

"Then, Bakugou-kun can make your coffee for now on!" She stood up and left the kitchen. Was she really mad that I liked Kacchan's coffee...? Weird...

"Ha! I knew my coffee was the fucking best!" Kacchan laughed, sitting across from me.

" Are you actually gonna make my coffee every day...?" I asked, looking up from my cup and at him. He just nodded, leaning back in his chair. "Thank you.. your coffee is really good...but.."

"But...?" Kacchan glared at me, and I gulped.

"B-but, could I at least put a little bit of sugar in it..? Too much bitterness gives me a stomach ache.." He still glared. "Nevermind! I-it's fine how it is-"

" Shut the fuck up, Deku."

I clamped my mouth shut, blinking.

"If you want some fucking sugar, you can have some fucking sugar." He stood up. "But, only a little bit.."

I have a small nod. He walked around the table and stood next to me. I was overly confused. The sugar was on the counter, and he walked away from it to stand next to me.

"Look up at me, dumbass." Kacchan huffed. I did as told, looking up at him, confusion written all over my face.

He suddenly leaned down and kissed me. Not roughly nor forcefully. But soft and sweet like. Shocker, I know! Before I could even process what was happening, he pulled away with a smirk, ruffling my hair.

"There's your sugar, Deku. And that's all your fucking getting for today. I'll give you more when I make your coffee tomorrow morning. Later, nerd." Kacchan, hummed as he walked off, leaving me a blushing mess in the kitchen.

Once I calmed down a bit, I took a sip of my coffee... somehow it tasted a bit sweeter..

A Bittersweet Coffee Kiss

[bnhajourney]

Episode 67

Episode 66

I thought Hori-sama peaked at trans representation oh look at that lesbian furries

YES HIS HERO NAME IS DECK DECK THAT BROCCOLI

He called him Deku-kun I AM STILL NOT USED TO THE IDEA THAT EVERYONE WILL CALL HIM DEKU

Oh, Mirio’s here. That makes me feel much  better.

WOW THAT IS TRAUMA RIGHT THERE

WHAT THE FUCK DON’T SHOW THAT FACE

I’M TELLING YOU STOP WITH THE FACE, IZUKU.

What  daughter

SO  LUCKY HE’S THERE Cover you expressive face, son. Jeez.

No shit, Deku. 💚

That quick wit.

DON’T FUCKING LEAVE HER I SWEAR TO GOD

How about you tho

HE’S SO STRESSED HAHAHAHA

IZUKU I AM ALSO STRESSED HAHAHAHAHA BUT I WOULDN’T KNOW WHAT TO DO EITHER

OOOOOOOOO

I’M STILL SO STRESSED

YOU’RE NOT GONNA SAY ANYTHING TO EACH OTHER BEFORE GOING???

THIS UPSETS ME!!!!!!

MAN BEING ABLE TO DO NOTHING IS SO FRUSTRATING HAHA

ikr the Gen Z population’s unpredictable

I AM ANGERED 🙂

Why didn’t you...?

No one cares what you think is scary if it’s gonna kill you.

Why is Nighteye so sad lmao

Me, from the future: I UNDERSTAND NOW.

Is this based on something that happened in the past, good sir?

Don’t you just hate it when the day ends with this unpleasant feeling?

Oh, it’s Kacchan time?

Their pretty faces still look lovely to me. JUST GIVE US A DAY OF TODOBAKU ALREADY. Anyway, look at these hardworking loser- I mean, badasses.

BAKUGOU’S TAKE ON SPOILERS

WHAT THE FUCK IS THAT SMILE YOU FUCKER Katsuki, honey, you make him smile. Do it again.

Wonder how this experience will contribute to his character and hero development.

1. Minoru diligently reading. 2. Katsuki angrily reading.  3. Hanta just enjoying himself.

He caught a fish! It’s barely breathing.

ALL MIGHT :(((((

Jesus Christ.

What a funny dad.

HE WAS LITERALLY GONNA LEAVE HIM THERE

What is with this needy child you adopted, All Might?

Imagine shouting at your all-time idol. Wowowowow.

I’m glad we cleared that out.

AMAZE ✨

I feel like this is overly dramatic. Is this just me?

Me, from the future: I felt that this was overly dramatic only on Midoriya’s side. All Might had all the right to be dramatic. Midoriya, who didn’t know what this was all about yet, is just an overthinker.

HE HELD HIS BOOBOO

Wow, it’s like two lovebirbs breaking up. Understandable that they’d go separate ways if that’s the reason though.

Hm. Familiar. Right, Deku?

Damn.

Yeah, I was wondering about that haha. How one would eventually wanna change the future with that kind of Quirk.

herewegoherewegoherewego heavy shit goin down

He has so much fear what the fuck :(

Knowing the future’s a scary burden.

NIGHTEYE HUHU I KNOW YOU CARE ABOUT HIM BUT C’MON IT’S HIS  FUTURE

HELLO I AM HERE TO SOB GOOD DAY TO YOU SIRS

All Might was really caught up in the moment and jumped on the first chance he got to give Deku his Quirk. I thought he already knew Mirio and decided that Deku was the perfect fit for the Symbol of Peace. Turns out that he didn’t even give him a chance.

OKAY FROM HERE TILL THE END OF THE EPISODE I STOPPED WRITING DOWN MY THOUGHTS BECAUSE I WAS TOO INVESTED AND SAD So these are all reactions based on my second watch.

Didn’t expect there to be a serious note about both of them being fans.

SHUT UP. HIS SEIYUU’S AMAZING  S H U T  U P

FUCKING CHILLS, MAN.

STOP!

IZUKU CHASING ALL MIGHT MEANS A LOT TO ME

Yeah but what about what HE  wants?

You tear-jerking BITCH.

THIS. THIS FUCKING LINE IS WHAT BROKE ME TO LEGIT TEARS. AND I DON’T FUCKING KNOW WHY. Maybe I just felt like a lot of emotion was put into writing that.

He is his reason to live. 💖

SO YA BETTER HOLD TRUE TO THAT DAD MIGHT HUHUHUHU

THOSE WORDS I WOULD BE SO HONORED

[with sobs in between] SAAAAAAAAAAAAME

“I will twist fate with you!”

THEY ARE SO SWEET I’M BAWLING

THANK YOU FOR YOUR WILL TO LIVE.

HE DEMANDS  YOU MAKE UP WITH HIM LMFAO

STOP BEING A YOUNG MAIDEN, ALL MIGHT.

I guess that’s why people shouldn’t treat others the same just because of trivial similarities. What made Deku different from Nighteye is how he handled this information. All Might knew what he wanted to do and was determined to see it through. Nighteye wanted to force what he wanted on All Might. Whereas Deku, even though he still clearly wants the best for All Might, chose to stay and fight with him to change the future together.

WE ENDED WITH THE LITTLE BOY WITH NO SENSE OF DIRECTION

Episode 68 | Chapter 1

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Bakudeku fics to read during quarantine

I would appreciate if you reblogged/liked this if you used it! Please 🥺

Uncompleted:

The Way You Used To Do by edema_ruh

"We're really sorry," his father says, in a teary-eyed, wobbly way. "But your friend, Izuku, he's... He's gone, son."

Katsuki can do nothing but blink up at them for moments that feel like an eternity, eyes darting between both his parents in obvious confusion, disbelief, and, more than anything, indignation.

"What the fuck are you two talking about? The damn nerd is standing right beside you!

During a battle, Midoriya gets hit by a villain whose quirk detaches his soul from his body. Stuck in a ghost-like state, the boy enters a race against time in order to save himself from permanently dying. Much to his luck - or lack of it -, the only person who can see and talk to him in this state is no one other than Kacchan.

Alternatively: Deku and Kacchan are soulbound.

This fic is my all time favorite bakudeku fic. updates are not too far in between, characterization is PERFECT, bakugou's development, and the LENGTH of this fic is genuinely supreme. I will 100000000% say with my whole heart that this fic is perfect.

Bad At Love by officiallytrash

(abandoned)

Class 1-A is put to the test in one of U.A.'s classes and tests where they face a faux-villain they can't seem to win against. During the two-day fighting, Bakugou noticeably becomes more and more shaken by the faux-villain.

Midoriya wants to help him and to become his good friend once again. Bakugou knows there is more than friendship in his own head but wants to keep Midoriya close, if only to keep him safe. But with jealousy, friendships, and their dreams on the line, they have to get even closer to help the other.

been awhile since I read this since it hasn't updated BUT this fic is amazing with it's characterization. It's realistic and a breath of fresh air.

The Art of Indifference by qye

Bakugou is used to being the center of attention- be it anger, confussion, or fear (mostly fear) everyone always gives him a reaction.

Until all the sudden, Deku doesn't.

What a fucking asshole.

FUNNY!! ANGSTY!! AMAZING. CUTE. IM IN LOVE, AND YOU WILL BE TOO.

The Space Between by Kanae_vR

Holding his expensive camera tightly between his hands, Midoriya Izuku looked up at the once-white letters displayed on the black storefront banner. “The Hard Luck Bar,” he murmured to himself, unsure if he was getting ready to enter or flee.

Amateur photographer Midoriya Izuku is stuck in a rut and desperate for a change of pace. Deep in his city's grimy underbelly, he finds exactly what he's looking for in the form of an underground punk sensation on the verge of their big break, fronted by a foul-mouthed firework of a human being.

Loud, brash and passionate, Izuku may have just found the creative spark he needed, as well as something new to set his soul ablaze.

Craving a rocker!Bakugou fic? Badabing, badaboom. This right here is perfect. In character and beautiful.

the baking prodigy in all-might pajamas by lucyheartfilia

College AU in where angry art major Bakugou Katsuki kind of, sort of falls in love with a cute, green-haired nerd that likes to bake in his all-might pjs at questionable hours of the night.

cutecutecutecutecutecuteCUTE.

Once Again From Better Days by limesicle

Katsuki wakes to find himself reset. It's a time when quirks are just starting, and he only remembers a bit about happened the first time. He remembers enough to know Deku is someone he hurt a lot. He remembers enough to know he had to watch Deku fall. He remembers enough to try to make things better this time.

Achingly beautiful,,, ANGSTY,, in character. Amazing.

Completed

Sink to Swim by cinnabee

“Kacchan, I think we’re supposed to--”

“Supposed to?” Katsuki whirled. “Supposed to? Will you fucking.. Listen to yourself? Shitty Deku, we just woke up in a dungeon and you want to play some villain’s game? Like it’s a goddamn puzzle we can just solve?”

~

As if there's any other choice.

WARNING: dark. very dark. ANGSTY. shit made me sweat. even tho it's dark the beauty of it cannot be missed

I Do Not Love You Except Because I Love You by Seeress

Stress-release sex was another one of their things. Friends with benefits, it was called. No strings attached. Just a bit (or a lot) of fun under the sheets.

By the time Katsuki noticed, it's been almost 3 months since he last heard from Izuku.

Or

Three years into their friends-with-benefits arrangement, Izuku begins to behave oddly. And Katsuki has difficulty dealing with it.

:/ too sad. heartbreaking. so beautiful.

Kacchan by KyuukaKoinu

Izuku always called Bakugou "Kacchan" growing up. But when peer pressure from others and society get in the way, the two boys grow distant and the nickname is buried. While Katsuki is running away from his emotions, Izuku is stuck trying to figure out how to cope with a broken heart. Kai Chisaki steps in to show the boy a new path. Will Katsuki figure out his own feelings in enough time to save him from the mysterious man?

[Izuku-centric / BakuDeku EndGame / Alt Overdeku ending is the very last chapter!]

Aight listen,, I ain't one for fics with a lot of smut.. but this plot was well-written and very interesting. It grabbed me and didn't let go.

Threads of Fate by hallyu1

It started with a dream—a dream about a prince. Izuku, future Chief of a remote tribe, is a dream-seer. And as he grows he will come to realize that his power is both a gift and a curse. When he meets the prince in his visions—The Dragon King, Bakugou—he must decide which path to follow. Change the future, or embrace the fate he had foreseen?

Will always hold this fic close to my heart. It's gorgeous.

2,645 Miles by mynameis152

Izuku wants so badly to get to the other side of the country without his parents realizing he's missing. He just wants to find out who he is.

Katsuki is desperate to make it to Los Angeles without being caught by the police, desperate to fix his mistakes.

Neither know what to expect, but on a roadtrip across the U.S. involving four fugitives, two oblivious runaways, a high risk crime ring, and a police taskforce, the two will discover that there's more in store for them than what they originally thought.

Who knew country bakugou and country kirishima were so powerful??? I did. I knew this bc of this fic. This fic is genuinely awesome. Definition of awesome.

Dream Sweet in Sea Major by showtiime

The day of the Hero Incident ends much more horribly than anyone could've imagined, but only Izuku knows that. He thinks as long as he forces himself to push through it that he can get over it, but of course, that's not how things go. His mom, friends, teachers, and even his childhood friend-turned-rival take note of his odd behavior and try to help, but he refuses to talk about what really happened. How long and how thin will Bakugou's patience go until Izuku finally confides and accepts the help he needs?

(in this fic, Shigaraki takes more from Izuku than he should've, Katsuki comes with the class that day at the mall, and there are still finals to be taken. Plenty can happen in only five to six weeks.)

Look at the WARNINGS! The way this story is written... I've never been in his situation but I felt it. Absolutely beautiful

Spider’s Web by infectedscrew

When a series of seemingly random attacks all over Musutafu leave civilians and heroes alike Quirkless, Inspector Midoriya is put on the case. Little does he know, he’ll be teaming up with the only person who has come out of an attack unscathed and Quirk intact—Katsuki Bakugo.

One of the first bkdk fics I've ever read and I haven't seen many people rec this so—here you go. It's SOOO good. It's like a movie and it's so well written. Absolute genius.

Leftovers by brichibi

When the rest of the class heads down the reality of the situation sets in — they’re both missing class at the best hero academy in the country, their classmates flat out calling their scuffle stupid.

Izuku still doesn’t feel like it was, though, especially when Uraraka asks the million dollar question:

“Did you two make up?”

That. That’s why that fight felt like it was worth it, even if, technically, Izuku can’t answer her. Have they made up? Is this making up?

He actually doesn’t know.

[Or: the house arrest fic where it is, somehow, more awkward to talk through feelings than it is to fight]

AMAZING AND SOSOSO CUTE. So glad I found this fic after thinking of it for so long. It's the perfectest oneshot ever.

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It’s Your Birthday/Bakugou Katsuki

Art can be seen here

Summary

「You had been planning this celebration for days and you want to make sure that it will be a day for him to remember. As the 20th of April closes in, you found yourself panicking because you don’t have anything to give to the explodo boy.」

"Not right now Katsuki! Uh.....I'm a little bit busy! So I'll see you later, okay?" you smiled softly, clapping your hands together giving him a small bow before rushing towards where Midoriya was waiting for you which was just outside the classroom. The ash blonde couldn't even say anything because you had run off before he could. Bakugou was left there, staring at you as left the class, talking with someone he couldn't see from where he was standing. He didn't know what was wrong with you but you had been avoiding him all day.

"Oh? Abandoned by your best friend huh? Poor, poor Bakugou." Kirishima teased after watching you bolt out of the door like there was no tomorrow. Kaminari came up from the side, followed by Sero who had just finished packing his bag.

"How sad, Bakugou. It's okay, you can finally come with us to the arcade for once! You're always hanging out with [First Name]-chan to even hang out with us." the blonde said enthusiastically.

The mentioned male clicked his tongue. As much he denied the fact that he hated going out with you after school, he actually enjoyed when you would randomly walk around town and snack on food before going back to the dorms. You had been the first to befriend him in UA, having known you from Middle School. Bakugou didn't really know you back then but when you both were placed in the same class, you would always approach him and try to befriend him. He didn't remember exactly why he decided to give in and acknowledge you as his friend. It kind of just happened. He didn't want to say it out loud but he enjoyed your company a lot. Even though he had other people that he was familiar with ― like Kirishima, he still preferred to go to places with you.

Sure he hung out with the boys from time to time but most of the time, he was with you. Whether it was just short trips to the convenience store or the arcade after school or even just chilling in the dorms, playing some games―he liked spending time with you. It didn't matter what you wanted to do, Bakugou was always going along with it even though he complained a lot about it.

"That's because Bakugou likes [First Name]." Sero said nonchalantly.

"I don't fucking like her! Don't make stupid assumptions if you don't have a any bloody proof!" Bakugou snapped angrily at the black haired male who merely smiled and raised his hands in defense.

The male could only grumble angrily as Kirishima slung an arm over his shoulders, telling him to calm down a little. The four boys then walked together out of the classroom and stopped at the lockers to grab their shoes. You had been Bakugou's very first friend, the most persistent one in the class when it came to making friends. He had eventually gave in and decided to go along with your whims. As much as he didn't want to admit it, he actually enjoyed the time he spent with you. Be it training together, eating out or just walking around, he liked it all. It was usually the two of you after school sparring or doing some other shit. Bakugou actually can't remember when was the last time he hung out with the Bakusquad without you.

He took one last glance at you, watching as you headed the other direction, holding your bag tightly in your grasp. Once you disappeared from his sight, he sighed. Maybe you were busy with your own things so Bakugou decided to leave you be.

You peeked around the corner to see that Kirishima, Kaminari and Sero had successfully dragged the ash blonde away and their plan to take him somewhere so you can buy a gift for Bakugou. Even though you had planned this surprise party for him a few days before, you still didn't have a gift to present to him. You had been thinking a lot about what to give him but nothing comes in mind. Even though you had been his friend for quite a while but you have no idea what kind of things he liked. Once the coast was clear, you turned to the side.

"Phew. If Katsuki knew I had plans with you, I'd probably get murdered....." you mumbled, wiping the sweat of your forehead. The male beside you chuckled nervously, looking afraid at the mention of his classmate.

"Kacchan will murder me first though....." Midoriya replied sheepishly.

"But, I think you're overthinking about things to much.....I'm sure Kacchan will be fine with what you get him, he's usually not that picky." the male mumbled.

"Katsuki is a special person to me. He's helped me with homework, training and a lot of stuff! So it's natural that I want to get him something that will be useful! I know that he might think it's childish to be so worked up over this but it's the day he was born, how you not want to make it special?" you questioned as the two of you walked down the shopping district.

"I guess you're right." the viridian haired male smiled meekly.

"Anyways! Now that you're here with me, I need you to help me with my shopping spree!" you grabbed his wrist and pulled him into your first store of the day. The first out of tens, probably.

Even after dragging Midoriya here and there, you ended up with nothing. But he kept on reassuring you that you shouldn’t think too much and that you could give something that doesn’t have to be so extravagant. After digging into your box of valuable items, you decided that it was best to use one of them for Bakugou.

"Let's go, Katsuki! We have tons to do today!" you pulled him out of the dorm despite his loud protests.

"Fucking hell brat! What's got you so hyped up today? And where the fuck are you taking me?" Bakugou questioned once you successfully dragged him out of the dorms.

You had volunteered yourself to drag the birthday boy away from the dorms so that everyone could finish preparing. None of you went overboard like unnecessary decorating the place with streamers and balloons like it was some sort of kid's birthday. Sato prepared cake for the occasion and as for food, everyone agreed on ordering some takeout. There wasn't much to do and all you needed was to distract Bakugou from his own surprise party. You had been planning this for a while even though you weren't sure if he would even want it.

It was somehow obvious that Bakugou didn't seem like the person who would want a party to celebrate his birthday. He could be one of those who just treats it like another day. But you refused to let him think that his birthday was just like any other day. And since you were one of Bakugou's closest friends, you were given the role to distract him until everyone finished setting up the party. As soon as you managed to drag him into the train station and got into the train, Bakugou decided that it was time for questioning. It was a mystery to him that he allowed you to take him this far.

"So where on earth are we going?" he asked you, leaning against the walls of the train with you standing in front of him, holding onto the handrails. You froze for a moment, trying your best to push away all your thoughts aside to remember your initial objective.

"Shopping! We're gonna go shopping!" you announced with a bright smile.

"Did you just decide that on the very last minute and decided to drag me out of all people to come along with you on some stupid shopping spree?" Bakugou barked back as you stepped out of the train and onto the platform.

"You were the first person I had in mind and my feet just brought me to your room. So you can't blame me for that! I have tons of clothes I want to try out, it's a new season after all." you hummed to yourself, walking through the crowd of people. The male took a moment, sighing to himself and wondering why he even decided to tag along. He raised his head and weaved through the sea of people, making sure that you didn't get lost.

He didn't seem to mind that much when you began to pull him into the department stores to try out some clothes, you even picked up a few clothes for him to try on. Although he looked annoyed every single time you threw clothes at him, he couldn't help but like your choice of clothing. Bakugou made a mental note to buy them next time he goes out for some shopping. It wasn't until you received a phone call from Kirishima that you realized how long you've been out for. The preparations for Bakugou's surprise party was already long done and all you had to do was bring him back. While Bakugou was busy with eyeing some random knick knacks displayed in the store, you told Kirishima that you were heading back before hanging up.

"What?" Bakugou rose a brow when you skipped over towards him."

"Kirishima-kun wanted help with something so I guess it's time for us to go back!" you lied with a bright smile on your face. The male shrugged and began to head back to the train station.

The moment you reached the dorms, you made sure that you were standing behind him as they were going to toss some confetti into the air. Bakugou opened the doors to see that the place was completely dark. The sudden bright light made him wince and the loud noises around him made his head ring.

"Surprise!"

"Happy birthday!"

Bakugou was, needlessly to say, rather surprised. You could see that he was annoyed by the confetti that they had thrown on him and the loud noises from the party poppers. It was funny since his quirk made noises like that and you assumed that he'd be used to it. Everyone was all over the place, some of them crowded Bakugou while the rest stayed back to avoid his incoming explosive remark. Being by his side, you were able to easily hear the noises he made. Much to your surprise, he merely grumbled and shook off the confetti from his head. He looked up to glare his classmate, though it didn't seem like his usual malicious glare at all.

"I hate you all so much."

"Aw, we love you." you teased lightly, nudging his arm as he got the confetti off his hair and his clothes. 

Despite his words, you knew that he was happy that people remembered it was his birthday. There was cake, horribly loud singing, eating and everything you could expect from your average birthday party. Last but not least, came the time to give presents.

"I didn't ask for this shit." he exhaled.

"That's why they're called presents which is you know a synonym of gift. Basically, it's something given willingly to someone without payment! So accept it!" you announced as everyone handed him neatly wrapped boxes.

Some of them decided to buy one gift and share the price and some decided to buy their own gifts. The party ended shortly after the cleanup and by that time it was already night and time for everyone to head back to their own rooms.

"Wait, Katsuki!" you called out before he could step into his room.

"It's your present," you mumbled. Bakugou blinked in surprise. Earlier he had assumed you probably bought a present with the girls, splitting the price. You gestured towards the envelope in your hands, holding it out towards him. He wasn't sure what to make out of it because he couldn't tell what was in it. Bakugou glanced from you and to the envelope you were holding out. He took it from your hands and took a moment to examine it. Then he slowly opened it, realizing that you hadn't even look inside. Within the fancy envelope were two tickets.

"Ta-da! I won them in a lottery a long time ago and it expires in a few months. I want you to have it. Everyone had given you such useful gifts and its a little embarrassing to give you something that I just happened to win......" you trailed off, looking a little embarrassed.

"They were really hard to obtain so please bring someone important to you together and have some fun. Since it's almost Golden Week, this is the perfect chance to use them." you gave him a small smile. Bakugou looked a little surprised. You had planned this out very well. Golden Week was by the end of April until early May. Judging by the tickets, it was obvious that it should be expensive but you had managed to win it in the lottery. That was like one in a million chance, something you will never forget and you had decided to give him something so valuable.

"Why are you giving me this?"

"You don't like it?"

He remained silent, eyeing the two tickets. Bakugou hadn't expected something so extravagant from you. Then again, he would be fine with whatever you gave him. But to see you giving away one of your most valuable possession made his heart race.

"[First Name]."

"Yes?" you mumbled nervously.

"Thank you.....for this and.....the party." he said in a low tone, avoiding your gaze so you couldn't see his red cheeks.

"Ah, you're welcome! It's not a big deal." you waved your hand.

"I still think that it's not a really good present.....do you want something else from me? I'll get it for you!" you said, looking more determined than ever. Bakugou thought about it for one moment. It was like you were waving a 'I'll do anything for you once.' ticket in his face and urging him to use it. Tempting but he wanted to make sure that he will use this opportunity wisely and don't end up regretting it. Suddenly, a great idea crossed his mind.

"This." he gestured to the two tickets he was holding.

"You're coming with me." he smirked.

The look on your face was priceless as if you were the one taken by surprise. Your cheeks were tainted red as you stumble with your words, unsure of what you were supposed to say. Bakugou found himself chuckling at the sight of your flustered form struggling to find the words to say to him. He had to admit that this might one of his best birthdays.

Total: 2453 words Published: 20.04.2019

Hah HAH! We are back with a one shot and straying away from our requests, we apologize;; Happy birthday to our explodo-boy, Bakugou Katsuki!💖  A pretty random one shot, hope y’all enjoyed it! ― author Lou

It’s 20th of April, maybe a little late or whatever? It all depends on your timezone too though. We’ve both started college again so we’ll be very, very busy! Happy birthday Bakugou Katsuki! ― author Natsuki

Please do not mind the grammar mistakes and typos.

Tagging @promotionbnha who seems to be looking for Bakugou birthday fics!

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BNHA Rewatch: Episode 27 “Bizarre! Gran Torino Appears!”

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The Internship arc starts off with a bang! Let’s see that Full Cowl, Deku! 

SORA NI UTAEBA! While the song in this intro is kinda meh to me, the visuals are amazing. I love the symbolism for all the events of the ep - tho not gonna lie, this core’s ED is better than the OP. Anyway tho, go punch that wall Deku!

We start with Gran Torino pretending to be crazy. I’ll admit, I’m kinda eh on this bit, though I love  Gran. It’s probably because I found it annoying when Yoda did it, so I find it annoying here as well. (It’s really just my inner fangirl talking. Nobody makes Deku unhappy except Kacchan. Who can get away with it.)

But actually, this sets up an interesting difference between Deku and Luke, though admittedly situation isn’t the same because Deku knows Gran is Gran. But Deku’s response to this is to call All Might to tell him Gran’s gone senile. He’s so empathetic Deku why aren’t you real? (no shade at Luke there,e I love him too. Just not as much).

“I don’t have time to mess around.” Deku did not come to play.

New costume! It’s incredible how much better it is than the old one. Like, not even funny how much better. Day-um, Deku. 

Pfh Gran knows exactly how to piss off Deku: Insult All Might. You clever little scoundrel.

So onto Deku’s character flaws: 1. He’s overly analytical. Deku doesn’t know how to act quickly, partially due to circumstance, but partially that’s just how he is. Hesitant. Over-cautious, over-thinks things. He needs to learn how to take action - and in this arc, he does indeed do so without hesitation, and saves Iida’s life by so-doing. Box 1 checked off.

2. Deku admires All Might too much. Like every MC in BNHA, his Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Tragedy (insert me telling you to read that essay again). It’s a problem because he doesn’t believe in himself. So he needs to learn not to imitate All Might and be his own hero. That one doesn’t really sink in until the PLE arc. But check.

3. Deku is insecure. He has a massive inferiority complex (which fits nicely into his foil’s inf-sup complex,  wouldn’t-cha-know) and doesn’t believe in himself. So he needs to learn to be more confident. (Is it wrong that I want this to end with him breaking through Instrumentality to a chorus of his friends saying ‘Congratulations’?)

Gran is my favorite Teacher, as a teacher, in BNHA. I’m a teaching-major, and I kinda aspire to his techniques. What I love the most is helping students figure it out themselves. Just telling someone the answer doesn’t help them. It’s so satisfying seeing a student make that breakthrough thanks to your guidance.

Now we’re cutting away to Iida’s internship to remind you Iida Wants Revenge. This is a little exposition-y, let’s cut somewhere else.

OK good, the villains! Right off the bat, we’ve got some great Parallels with the Heroes, as Tomura decides to basically Intern with a Pro-Villain. He even calls Stain a pro. Tho Tomura really needs to work on his recruitment strategy. “Stain join us. Cause.” “Bakugou. Join us. Cause”.

I want Deku and Tomura to build a grand Hero-Villain rivalry. Tomura basically hates him for no real reason right now, and I want there to be a good reason. Other than “He’s All Might’s successor”. I want them to be the Joker and Batman of BNHA with a real complex hero-villain rivalry, where one reflects the other. They’re getting there but I want more.

“Bloodlust without conviction is meaningless.” Ooh I love me some Stain. He really elevated this series’ philosophical side with his ramblings on heroism and villainy.

OK am I creeped out by the fact that All for One just said the same thing I did about learning? A little.

Deku is so brilliant and such a fast learner tho. It doesn’t take him long to put it all together. And Gran actually really admires him for that - I enjoy their mentor dynamic a lot, since Gran has some real respect for Midoriya in a different way from All Might.

Bakugou with Best Jeanist! OMG the comedy gold of this. Though I just want to take a sec to gripe about a change from the manga to the anime: Manga! Bakugou does not charge at Best Jeanist and yell at him. He’s not dumb enough to try that on the #4 Pro Hero and his teacher. He sits still and listens to Jeanist’s lecture. The only Bakugo line here that’s from the manga is “Didn’t you make an offer for me?” This completely changes the way we perceive Bakugo in this scene, and in general. Bad change.

 But in Good Storytelling-ville, I like the continuing parallels between the Wonder duo this creates: Izuku interns in a rundown neighborhood with an unlisted hero, Bakugo in Tokyo with a top pro. Izuku needs to learn to control his power and believe in himself. Katsuki needs to learn to be kinder and more humble. Izuku learns his lesson her, Katsuki doesn’t. Parallels!

Kirishima and Tetsutetsu again! 4th kind is ok. He’s probably the least memorable of the internship pros, since his gimmick is simple and his design kinda dull.

Uraraka and Gunhead! I love how well they get along. He’s kawaii and she’s a hardcore badass. Don’t you forget it!

Now for more of Momo’s arc. The Uwabami internship is usually dismissed by fans as Just Fanservice, but think about it in context, and it becomes really interesting. One, the Hero Killer arc is about Stain protesting the commercialization of heroism, so we do need to have a Pro-Hero demonstrate the problematic nature of that commercialism. Uwabami does just that. Two, we need to have Momo’s internship be unfulfilling to her, to complete her downward trajectory (before the Final Exam arc can bring her back up), so it’s useful for further embarrassing and developing her character. 3, it sets up Momo and Kendo’s future rivalry.

I’ll take more about it in future eps where it appears.

Izuku practicing and constantly hitting his face on the wall is one of those things that makes me wonder if either a) he has a secret endurance quirk or b) OFA just naturally ups your durability. How does he still have a face after that.

Here’s a hot take: Izuku with his face smashed up from spending a night with no sleep training in garbage all night is still prettier than any other guy in this series.

One of the reviewers I follow made the comparison between All Might vs Deku’s using of OFA and Korra vs Aang’s role as the Avatar. You know, All Might and Korra, both master the power pretty quickly so they get to be strong fast but lose out on the spiritual connection a bit, while Deku and Aang take their time learning ofa/the four elements, but get as a tradeoff more of the spirit-y side...(ATLA & BNHA. My 2 favorite shows, alongside FMA. I swear these are like, three sides of the same show).

While I’m watching in the Sub this time around, i wanted to note a dub-ism in this scene: it’s localized to ‘hot pastries’ instead of taiyaki. There’s a lot of bits like that, where they take Japanese food and translate it for us dumb Americans. But well, maybe that made sense in the 90s, when there maybe wasn’t as much cultural crossover, but...even I knew what mochi were before watching BNHA (Uraraka’s fave, and the dub always localizes it to ‘sweets’) and everyone has google if they’re confused so why not just say ‘Taiyaki?’ Ah well, it’s a stupid nitpick but still.

Gran’s metaphor here is so great. As a teacher I aspire to learn from this man. Teach me your teaching ways.

“THIS TAIYAKI IS ME!!!!!” Another dub-ism has him say “I’m not really a dessert” I saw a reactor once comment on this ‘Yeah, but you are a snacc, Deku.’ I wholeheartedly agree.

FULL COWLLLLLLL!!!!!!! FYEAH!!!!!

OK so there are a lot of reasons I love Full Cowl. it’s one of the series’ finest moments, emblematic of what makes it cool. And what makes Deku cool. He’s smart, and has to work his way around problems, and this solution was just...it was there, for us and Izuku the whole time, to finally sit up and take notice of. It’s about applying power in a different way. About taking what you can do and doing the best you can with what you’ve got. A big central theme for the series.  

Also dayum that slow pan up Deku’s entire body as he activates it...he just looks good in this arc. Actually, post-cavalry battle Deku in the sports festival arc always looks weird and odd (because he’s beat up and in pain, duh) and prior to that he was mainly just adorable...this arc, however, is his official transition into Best Boy for Reals. He’s just...swoony. and also really cool, smart, and all sorts of great fangirl-y things. 

We end on a confident Deku smile and Daiki’s adorable ‘hai.’ Basically, i really enjoy this episode. A little slow at the beginning, maybe. But that conclusion is amazing and so worth the payoff. It’s even got this amazing rhyme and rhythm to it, cutting back and forth between the different students and teachers and just having themes echo between each other like poetry. It love it.

To close off: ED4, AKA BEST ED EVER!!!! This is seriously, no sarcasm, best ED. So for those of you who don’t know, the story behind ED4 Datte Atashi no Hero is, 1: The Fantasy AU theme comes from the second popularity poll, which came out around Chapter 120/Episode 61 (yes, THAT one) and for which Horikoshi drew the top 10 in fantasy garb. 2: The Song was written by LiSa and was explicitly stated by her to be effectively about Izuku’s feelings towards Kacchan. I wrote a post analyzing it. It is, basically, the anthem for...

BKDK CORNER

“Loose…” Guess who the first person Deku thinks of to create Full Cowling is? If you sad Kacchan, ding-ding-ding!

On an analytical note, I think it’s very, very significant that the first real breakthrough Deku makes in handling his power comes by observing Kacchan and imitating him. This is one of my Top 20 Favorite BKDK moments, even though it’s completely indirect, because of how important that is in the long-run. But what about the Imitation theme? Why is it OK for Izuku to imitate Katsuki, but not All Might? Well, first of all, he does use Gran Torino’s moves as well, but mainly, I think the series is saying with this distinction that it’s OK to imitate someone if you see their flaws and acknowledge them, but if you hero-worship them and see them as perfect, you’re only going to screw yourself over.  This is why Iida imitating Ingenium, Shoto imitating his mom, Deku and Kacchan imitating All Might, and yes, Uraraka imitating Deku, are all so bad for them. If you see someone as perfect, and want to imitate them, you’ll never achieve that in your mind, because you already view yourself as imperfect. So Deku can imitate Katsuki because he thinks he’s a jerk, but also an amazing fighter, and Gran because he thinks he’s weird, but tough.

Also Deku just automatically thinking of Kacchan first is so damn shippy.

BEST GIRL OF THE EPISODE: Uwabami!

RANKER: Ranking the Internship Pros, least helpful to most.

10. Uwabami

9. Mt. Lady

8. 4th Kind

7. Endeavor

6. Death Arms

5. Manual

4. Selkie and Sirius (anime only)

3. Gunhead

2. Best Jeanist

1. Gran Torino! (Deku lucked out)

[makeste]

BnHA Chapter 320: Deku vs. Class 1-A

Previously on BnHA: Flashback!Kacchan was all “fuck Deku and fuck his stupid goodbye letters, I need to speak to somebody in charge.” Endeavor was all “hello, I am Somebody In Charge.” Kacchan was all “listen up asshole, you need to let us go out and collect our wayward nerd because you stupidly left him alone with All Might and that’s a fast track to disaster right there.” Endeavor was all, “[self-incriminating silence].” Rat Principal was all, “okay sure, have fun kids.” Back in the present, class 1-A was all “hi Deku” and Deku was all “I’M FINE!!!!!” and Kacchan was all “THAT’S WHAT I THOUGHT YOU’D SAY YOU DUMB FUCKING NERD” and so the kids all got ready to fight, because OF COURSE they’re gonna fight. Sorry guys, but yeah it’s happening.

Today on BnHA: Kacchan is all “what’s up Deku you look like a possessed Rorschach test, so anyway how are the new quirks coming along.” Deku is all “they’re coming along like THIS” and uses Smokescreen to try and get away. Kacchan is all “PHASE ONE COMMENCE”, and Kouda, Sero, Jirou, and Ojiro leap into the fray to shower Deku with heaps of love and violence, because this is a shounen manga and kicking someone’s ass while simultaneously proclaiming your undying admiration for them is just how it’s done in these parts. The KoudaSeroOJirou squad then passes the baton to Satou, Momo, Tokoyami, Kaminari, and Shouji, who are all “fuck this mask” and do a bunch of stuff to tear Deku’s mask off because they’re the real heroes. Shouto is all “LOOK AT THE LITTLE CRYBABY, THAT’S RIGHT, GO AHEAD AND FUCKING CRY and by the way let us share your burden please,” and once again I swear this is all very deeply moving and touching within the actual context. The chapter ends with Tsuyu being all “look at me. I’m the cliffhanger now,” and damn.

lol what

I don’t think anyone was expecting that. I mean, not that I’ve got anything against Tsuyu or anything. anyways it’s a very nice cover and I love the colors and I hope this means Tsuyu’s gonna do something badass

also, “Deku vs Class A” -- pretty much the expected title, but it’s still got me hyped nonetheless fuck yeah let’s go

IIDA ANGST

Iida Tenya really said “fuck the uniform code, we’re leaving the helmet at home today.” sorry kids, prim and proper C-3PO Comic Relief Iida has left the building. can I interest you in some Serious Iida

meanwhile Kacchan is all “sup Deku, I heard you got a few more quirks, and might I just add that you look like the Snyder Cut of Detective Pikachu”

“you look like a tarred and feathered squid” okay easy there Kacchan. I mean it’s all true of course, but still

“thank you all for coming” OH EXCUSE ME SON, WERE YOU PLANNING ON GOING SOMEWHERE. LET’S JUST SEE HOW THAT PLAYS OUT

yep and there’s Smokescreen, right on cue

okay Horikoshi, I leave it in your hands. hopefully you can come up with some more interesting combos than my dumbass predictions lol

LOL THIS ISN’T A COMBO AT ALL

“explosions solve everything” -- Horikoshi Kouhei, 2021. something something shockwave, something something handwave ta-da no more smoke. lol okay then

oh, ouch

he would know, wouldn’t he. nice application of one of your many hard-earned life lessons, Kacchan

by the way you guys, just as an experiment, I’m going to try to anticipate some of the discourse this week in the hopes of preemptively addressing it and thus saving myself some time later on lol. so here’s our first test run!

ANTICIPATED DISCOURSE: “oh my god what a fucking hypocrite can you believe this fucking guy”

PREEMPTIVE REBUTTAL: it’s precisely because Kacchan has been in this exact situation himself that he’s able to recognize his past self in Deku now and call him out on it. just because it took him sixteen years to get it through his head that he can’t accomplish every single thing completely by himself doesn’t mean Deku has to go down that same path. so yeah, maybe it is a bit hypocritical, but if you insist that the only people qualified to call out stupid shit are people who have never done a single stupid thing in their own lives, then what you’re basically saying is that absolutely no one on earth is qualified lol. so yeah, I’d have to disagree

and one last unrelated note, I’m willing to bet the whole “you didn’t even say a word before you ran off” thing is possibly the first thing Kacchan’s said in this whole encounter that actually does stem from genuine hurt rather than his tough-love-harsh-truths strategy. I’M TAKING NOTES HERE HORIKOSHI. at this rate it’ll take twice as many chapters as DvK2 for them to hash out all the stuff between them, geez

anyway so I gotta say, so far Deku vs. Class A is looking an awful lot like a DvK3 wearing a hat, trenchcoat, and sunglasses lol

OH SHIT I TAKE IT BACK??

FUCK YEAH, YOU GO KOUDA. and I guess he ditched his mask as well! excellent

so far the strategy here seems to be “Kacchan says all the mean tough love shit while the rest of 1-A balances it out with warmth and kindness”, which actually works pretty well imo. Deku is one of those people that doesn’t usually need a Kacchan Translator anyway, but just in case, this is very efficient

mm but of course Deku is slingshotting himself away with Blackwhip. all right then, who’s up next!

FUCK YEAH

okay but seriously you guys, what is going on with Sero’s face in these last couple of chapters though, it’s really starting to unnerve me. is he trying to emulate Kacchan’s whole asymmetrical facial expressions thing?

in fact let me just quickly hit pause here because,

ANTICIPATED DISCOURSE: “SERO IS TOGA??!”

PREEMPTIVE REBUTTAL: no

oh snap looks like Jirou’s getting in on the action too!

poor Jirou probably spent days racking her brain trying to think of something she could bond with Deku over. is Horikoshi doing these in reverse order of the kids who have had the most interaction with him? that would explain why poor Kouda didn’t get a flashback lol

omg. well that answers that

so by my count, Satou and Hagakure are the only ones remaining in this first tier of kids who Still Appreciate Midoriya even though they’ve barely ever spoken two words to him in their lives lol. so they’ll probably be next, and then we’ll get to the next tier of kids who are pretty good friends with him but not quite besties. and then we’ll move on to the IidaRokiRaka trio, and then lastly, to the boy who is in a tier all his own

BUT FIRST, A WORD FROM OUR SPONSOR

and by “sponsor” I mean the Dekuangst. just in case that wasn’t clear. indeed, many thanks to the Dekuangst for making this all possible

(ETA: okay so this whole “take me away” line seemed pretty weird to me, and sure enough it’s yet another one of those cases where only the verb is specified, and the object is left to the reader’s interpretation. so even though the translation says “take me away”, I’m pretty sure that what Deku’s actually saying is “take you away” -- as in, his loved ones will be taken away by AFO.

and that is literally the way he phrases it, though -- the verb used is “奪う” (ubau), meaning “to snatch away; to dispossess; to steal.” which, god, that hurts my whole goddamn heart though, because for him to say it like that?? not “AFO will kill you”, but “AFO will take you away from me.” he can’t have nice things anymore because of AFO. he can’t be around the people he loves because AFO will hurt them. he can’t have happiness because AFO will take it away from him. anyway so where the fuck is AFO right now, motherfucker I just want to talk.)

by the way can Ojiro just extend his tail to whatever fucking length he wants or what because it’s like twelve feet long in this panel lol

WOOO FUCK YEAH TOKOYAMI

YOU LOVE TO SEE IT!! BUT WHERE’S YOUR FLASHBACK? YOU’VE HAD A BUNCH OF INTERACTIONS WITH HIM, THAT’S NOT FAIR

okay so now Satou’s stepping in which is back to my anticipated order, so maybe Toko will finish his little moment afterward

dskfjfkk

“REMEMBER THAT TIME DEKU BORROWED SATOU’S FOOD COLORING” Horikoshi says, sweating. “AND REMEMBER THAT TIME HE, UM, SMILED IN HAGAKURE’S GENERAL DIRECTION”

actually I am curious about what Hagakure’s part will be because, you know, the whole traitor thing lol

(ETA: funny how we just skipped right over it huh. can we get a traitor reveal countdown started here? definitely getting close to that time.)

whoa lol wtf

MOMO??? THIS HAS MOMO WRITTEN ALL OVER IT DAMMIT

-- SWEET MOTHER OF FUCK

“SORRY MIDORIYA-SAN, I LEFT MY FUCKING CHILL AT HOME IN THE LOCKER NEXT TO IIDA’S HELMET” holy shit lmao

and here I thought she’d get a flashback to her time on the Baku Rescue Squad or something. but nope, no flashbacks from Momo, only terrifying sci-fi torture devices

poor Dark Shadow is such a trooper omg

“why am I the only one who has to make prolonged contact with his smelly disgusting self” taking one for the team there DS

FUCK YEAH KAMINARI NO JUTSU

THE PRICKLY BASTARD WHISPERER STRIKES AGAIN!! don’t suppose you brought any clean clothes you could sneakily force him into huh Kami

okay here we go, so now Shouji and Tokoyami are joining forces

um excuse me this is fucking awesome

wonder how he’ll break free? don’t think he’ll reveal Fa Jin until the end of the chapter, so maybe Air Force or something? idk

TOKO GETS AN EXTENDED MOMENT BECAUSE HE IS A TIER TWO PATREON REWARD LEVEL FRIEND YAY

WHY IS MOMO MAKING THIS FACE LOL YOUR THING WAS WAY WORSE

and Shouji just casually hitting him with what is easily the best comment from anyone yet. too bad Deku’s just gonna ignore it. you deserve better Shouji

KAMINARI OMFG

it only just occurred to me that Kami is currently trapped inside Dark Shadow right along with him lmao omg. realest one in the entirety of BnHA, right here. we will never forget your sacrifice

aaaaaaand Deku’s yeeting himself

do you really hate the thought of taking a bath that much my dude

oh shit the mask!!

-- oh shit the feels

o(TヘTo)

fuck. and I mean, we knew he was crying, that was a done deal. but still, to see him in this much pain is just...

and the acknowledgement that he knows they’re worried about him, but that it doesn’t change his mind one bit. this, right here, is why they have to be a bit harsh with him, you guys. because they’re up against the full, unbridled stubbornness of Midoriya fucking Izuku, and if they don’t match that stubbornness with an equal stubbornness of their own, they basically don’t stand a chance

(ETA: quick note that there is apparently another mistranslation here -- rather than saying that his friends are oblivious to the danger, what Deku is actually saying is that none of his friends have activated his Danger Sense once throughout this entire fight. which I had been wondering about, and it turns out Horikoshi actually confirmed it. so basically none of the kids bears any ill intent toward him, and there’s literal proof right there.

incidentally, as @class1akids​ pointed out, this also casts an interesting light on this chapter in terms of who hasn’t fought Deku yet. not to play the Hagakure Traitor Music for the billionth time you guys, but I’M JUST SAYING lol.)

anyway, but the good news is that they all seem to understand that. and the even better news is that we have reached the tier 3 friends!!

“OR ELSE” lol, great to see Shouto wielding his friendship just as aggressively as Deku once did towards him. I do love a good role reversal

p.s., ANTICIPATED DISCOURSE: “why is Shouto being so cruel to Deku can’t he see how hard this is on him”

PREEMPTIVE REBUTTAL: this is a callback to the classic “even heroes cry when they have to” Shouto line from chapter 137. Shouto is clearly following Kacchan’s lead here and going for the more ruthless approach, knowing that the gentle approach isn’t getting through to him (if anything it’s only making him more stubborn as we saw on the previous page). basically it’s his way of pointing out that even heroes are still only human, and so is Deku last time he checked

ah okay, and there Tsuyu is at last

okay real talk, I get why Tsuyu is included in the tier 3 friends, because she was one of the first people to team up with Deku going all the way back to USJ. but that said, this probably would have had more impact if their most recent interaction hadn’t been like 150 chapters ago

but anyway though it’s still a good speech. maybe not quite a cliffhanger-level speech, but a good speech nonetheless. in a way though, I’m glad to see that Horikoshi seemingly didn’t give a fuck whether he ended this on an actual cliffhanger or not for once

and that “headed toward the climax” part has me excited too, ngl. because if we really are getting to the so-called climax this soon, that makes me even more certain that there is indeed a DvK3 in the forecast. so I presume that next week (or I guess two weeks from now) will be the tier 3s along with the remaining tier 2s like Kirishima and Aoyama

and then after that, well... [orange and green banners being hoisted] [sound of screeching airhorns and vuvuzelas in the distance] [sound of All Might approaching in his car which I didn’t notice until I looked back at this page a second time whoops] THE PROPHECY WILL NOT BE DENIED

[phantomrose96]

Uh idk how many miles but probably 5 let’s do this

Bakugou: “So let me get this straight... You inherited All Might’s quirk. The man we both admire. Which has serious implications about my self-worth and the hatred I hold for you and my crumbling superiority complex and just, emotionally, fucks everything up, yeah?” Deku: “...What are you going to do with this information?” Bakugou: “I’m going to punch my fist really hard into your face, with violence.” Deku: “...” Bakugou: “...” Deku: “That doesnt... that doesn’t solve anything!"

That first bullet point isnt even like a joke thats pretty much a straight summary of the first 30 seconds.

“Two students are breaking curfew!” says the robot, whose main concern is enforcing dorm quiet hours and not the fact that Bakugou just blew up 5 buildings’ worth of windows.

how to rotate kittens in MS Paint

The animation in this episode is really good and so is Bakugou’s VA like bang-up job here

Just really good episode over-all but AU where Deku doesn’t have to put up with Bakugou’s Little-Bitch-Syndrome

I really really like how Deku just glows for no reason. Like bitch have you ever seen All Might just break out in lightning? No. That’s a Deku Original(TM)

Like I guess it’s an aesthetic necessity. Like how terrible would a fight against Bakugou look if Bakugou is illuminated in a pyre of flame and Deku’s just... well it’s real dark... he’s in the shadow, somewhere, trust us, like kind of near that tree over there. Deku jump around a little bit the audience can’t see you.

Just, really good scene, this one 

Deku: “I get it now... He’s been carrying this burden all along... The guilt of feeling like he caused All Might’s downfall... The man we both admired.” Deku: “....But also what the FUCK do I have to do with that why am I the one getting beat up again get a fucking therapist Kacchan.”

Deku: “I hate to admit it, but when I get really passionate in a fight, I start spouting insults.” Deku: “...” Deku: “...” Deku: “Bitch.”

Hey Kacchan

GET

F U C K T

Bakugou: “Why... Why did you choose Deku?” All Might: “Well I mean, for starters, he doesn’t beat up his classmates. That’s a plus.”

Wholesome Dad Might for all ur Dad Might needs

All Might: “I’m sorry Bakugou. I was so focused on your strength, I didn’t see how much this was tearing you up inside. To put this kind of pressure on you, that was my fault, and I’m sorry...” All Might: “But also, you really can’t keep beating up Midoriya every time. This isn’t sustainable. And it’s pretty unsightly too. It’s like watching you try to beat up a kindergartener, and then also lose to that kindergartener. Repeatedly. Like the first time it’s kinda funny and then every time after that it’s sad.”

All Might: “The fact that you’re willing to keep this secret... is an act of great kindness and consideration toward me, thank you” Bakugou: “Don’t presume for even a second that I’m a decent person.”

Bakugou: “I’ll get stronger, and surpass you.” Deku: “Then I’ll get that strong + 1.” Bakugou: “I’m gonna get strong times infinity.” Deku: “I’m gonna get strong times infinity + 1!”

Side note here, because Todoroki asking Bakugou about the classes reminded me. Does that mean Todoroki is trapped in remedial classes with Bakugou and Inasa? Like Just, flanking him left and right? Listen I know Todoroki is like atoning for his past sins or whatever but thats just cruel

HIM

BUFF TINTIN

[365daysoftododeku]

8th March 2019

Author: CrzA

Admin’s Note: This is a two-part story written by @crzangel! The next part will come on the 13th!

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Never Met Anybunny Like You (Part 1)

The afternoon has barely started and Shouto is already feeling exhausted, rubbing at the back of his neck with a sigh as he makes his way out of the throne room. His father’s definition of ‘ruling’ and his own are unfortunately not even the tiniest bit aligned, and going through it all without having much of a say in any of it, just watching on the pretence of ‘learning how it’s done’, is unbearably draining. At least he still has his mother’s private gardens whenever he finds some time for himself. At least here things are peaceful.

Momo is standing guard at the entrance, as she usually is, but she respects his privacy enough to allow him these few hours alone, away from everything and everyone as he walks among the flowers his mother had lovingly tended to, when she was still around. They had a castle full of servants but she always insisted on doing it herself, and now that Shouto had started coming here as well, he thinks he understands why.

It’s peaceful; the sun shining warm on his skin, the light breeze blowing against his cheeks and the wonderful scent of nature surrounding him. She used to talk to the flowers, from what he remembers, but Shouto always feels silly whenever he tries. Something about talking to something that most certainly can’t hear him just sounds extremely ridiculous.

Shouto can see the irony in the fact that he talks to animals just fine, but even if they don’t understand him, they can acknowledge he’s addressing them. Most of them anyway. Everyone has their strange little quirks and this just happens to be his. Sometimes he likes to befriend the little critters that wander into the castle grounds, watch the butterflies flutter around the roses or whistle along with the birds in the trees, and sure, that may be a little… weird. But it soothes Shouto’s soul, and given who his father is and what he has to deal with because of it, that’s something he needs to cherish.

Things may be pretty uneventful in the gardens, but that’s most of what Shouto likes about them. But then…

“Bunny…” Shouto breathes, watching as a strangely coloured bunny rabbit runs straight into his leg from the edges of the surrounding forest.

He can’t resist the urge to bend down and pick the tiny ball of green fluff as it fumbles to gather its bearings. At first, its little heart seems to be trying to beat right out of its chest, but once Shouto helps it settle in his arms it seems to calm down, snuggling up to his chest. It’s the most adorable little piece of fuzz he’s ever laid eyes on and he’s holding it. It’s so cute and soft and Shouto wants to protect it forever.

Okay, perhaps that’s a little excessive, but the feeling still stands. Shouto holds the little bunny closer and it reaches up, its little nose twitching cutely before it touches it to the tip of his. Carefully and with a small smile stretching on his lips, Shouto pets the bunny’s head, its little ears sticking to its head as he scratches between them. His heart squeezes in his chest and he squeezes the bunny in response, leaning down to coo at it before placing a soft kiss on its forehead.

Suddenly, the air around the bunny explodes in a puff of green smoke and it gets way heavier. About what a well-built man might weigh. About exactly that, considering Shouto is left staring at him in the face while he has his arms and legs wrapped around him and tall, green bunny ears poking out from between wild and equally verdant curls. And that face is bright red, speckled with a million and one dark freckles, with two large, bright emerald eyes that shine with the threat of tears.

Shouto’s heart skips a beat and he blinks stupidly at the red-faced stranger he’s still holding.

That is, until he starts shrieking and squirming and Shouto accidentally lets him go, causing him to fall on his rear with a pained yelp. He pulls his rabbit ears down to cover his scarlet face, curling in on himself as he starts mumbling. Not really knowing how to react, Shouto just stands there awkwardly, shifting from one foot to another and wondering if he happened to fall asleep among the flowers and this is just some weird dream.

But their eyes meet when he stops mumbling and his ears shoot up, that stunned look on his face morphing to horrified embarrassment and making his heart pick up its pace, and that definitely feels real. Shouto doesn’t remember having dreams that didn’t have him wake up screaming, so something this pleasant certainly can’t be one. Looking back towards the gardens’ entrance to see if Momo is rushing to check if something’s wrong and realising the bunny-man’s shrieks must have been quiet enough for her to miss them, Shouto turns back to this strange intruder.

“You were just a bunny rabbit.” The man stills, then nods slowly. “And now you’re a man with rabbit ears.”

“Well, actually, the term would be a pixie bun.” He slaps his hands over his mouth and Shouto tilts his head in curiosity. “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to speak out of turn! Please don’t hurt me!”

“Hurt you?” The man hides behind his ears once more, trembling slightly. “Why would I hurt you?”

“Y-you’re the Prince. And I just trespassed on castle grounds. Your lord father and our kind are…”

“Not on good terms.” Shouto completes when his voice trails off into an inaudible whisper. “I don’t think he’s on good terms with anyone. But if I agreed with any of his views, I don’t think you’d still be talking.”

Blinking up at him, the man slowly lets go of his ears and they perk up once more as he stands up and lets them droop to the back of his head. That bright flush spreads further on his face and he traps his bottom lip between his teeth, hanging his head and looking down at his feet. He starts to fidget.

“You have a name?” Shouto asks, raising an eyebrow as the ears point back to the sky, his eyes widening.

“Y-yes!”

There’s a long pause. “Are you going to tell me?”

“Right! Um, Mi-Mi-Mi-Mi-Midoriya I-I-Izuku… I swear that I didn’t mean to intrude, I was just running from Kacchan…”

Kacchan? “As a bunny…”

“Yeah… He’s a wizard. He’s the one who turned me… I said his hat was funny and he got mad at me…”

Shouto hums. “That’s certainly a predicament.”

“Yeah… I’m sorry…”

“So, why did you turn back?”

“I think I heard him shout something about ‘good luck finding a royal to kiss you back to normal, ya damn nerd’, but I was busy running away before he caught me so I can’t be sure. But it was nice meeting you! I should get going now, sorry to disturb you on your peaceful walk.”

Midoriya starts trying to walk past him and Shouto just steps in his way, arms crossed. “You needed a royal to kiss you back to normal?”

“Seems that way! What a coincidence, right?” He trails off into a little nervous laugh, his ears twitching.

“Are you sure it was a coincidence?”

“Pretty sure. Crazy right? I’ll get off your hair now.”

Crazy? Yes, maybe a little bit. But Shouto has this gut feeling it had nothing to do with chance at all. He takes a gander at his assumption. “How long have you been watching me from the forest?”

“What? Me? Watching you? From the forest? Why on earth would I—”

Before Shouto can even think to react, Midoriya jumps right over his head and runs towards the trees, quickly disappearing between the foliage and leaving Shouto staring after him. Well, that certainly proved him right. What an interesting creature…

When Shouto returns to the castle with Momo by his side as usual, there is a new spring to his step and something else to look forward to in the gardens.

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Katsuki did not know what it was about Midoriya Izuku that made him want to pay attention.

Being around people was never necessarily on the top of Bakugou Katsuki’s favorite things to do, so when he realized he had begun to enjoy Midoriya Izuku’s presence, it almost felt like he had been doused with a bucket of ice-cold water.

And by the second month of their tentative friendship, Katsuki learns.

Whenever Izuku’s in a bad mood, his shoulders are slumped and his eyes are missing that little twinkle, his full lips turned downward into a frown that looked out of place on someone like him.

Nervous Izuku though, bit his lip until it was a dark pink color, fumbled with his fingers, and tripped over his words clumsily.

But mostly he’s happy, Katsuki notices, and when he’s happy, his face lights up the room. He grins the biggest grins, causing the corners of his eyes to crinkle.

When he was bored in class, the green-haired man would doodle little drawings on the edges of his notebooks or his eyes would wander until they glazed over and he was lost in thought.

His freckles were pretty, Katsuki thought.

They suited his boyish features, the body marks like constellations splattered across the bridge of his nose and on his rosy cheeks.

He was also funny; funnier than Katsuki would have imagined and on more than one occasion, he would find himself fighting a smile at one of his stupid dad jokes that sounded like something Katsuki’s father would tell.

Katsuki kind of hated him for it.

He was also thoughtful and kind—on more than one occasion Izuku would share his snacks during class or bring him notes he missed on the few days he couldn’t bring himself to get out of bed early enough for class.

During quiet observations of his newfound friend, Katsuki noticed his eyes would sometimes glaze over, the ghost of smile pulling at his lips and during those moments, he found himself wanting to know what Izuku was thinking about.

Izuku was also a talker and Katsuki learns more about him.

He learns that he’s an only child who was raised by his mother and he grew up without a father figure in his life.

He didn’t have many friends growing up but in high school, he’d befriended a girl named Uraraka Ochako, who attends a university on the other side of Tokyo and he was still very close to her.

Izuku tells him that he’s allergic to bees—though he thinks they’re cute— and his favorite color is scarlet, and that he’s broken so many bones climbing trees while trying to save cats that he’s kind of best friends with all of the nurses in the emergency room of the nearby hospital.

He’s also a really big All-Might fan and even though he’s studying to be a veterinarian, he still dreams of being a superhero just like him.

He’s kind of an idiot nerd, Katsuki thinks to himself, watching Izuku hum happily around a bite of katsudon.

“Are you okay, Kacchan?” Izuku looks up from his bento and gives him a warm smile, though there was a hint of concern in his eyes. “Your curry’s going to get cold.”

Katsuki is startled from his thoughts and feels the tips of his ears burn at being caught staring and definitely not at the endearing nickname that Izuku had taken to calling him not too long ago.

Clearing his throat, Katsuki moves his gaze down to his spicy curry and lets out a small growl. “M’fine. Stupid nerd. Also don’t call me that again or I’ll kill you.”

Izuku gives a soft laugh, picking up his chopsticks once more. “I’m glad. Eat up, Kacchan.”

His laugh sends a flutter through Katsuki’s stomach and his heart stutters in his chest.

Katsuki learns.

First Week of July, Year 1

A shrill ringtone filled the still silence of Katsuki’s childhood bedroom, interrupting the peace of a quiet, summer morning.

Katsuki let out a long groan as he opened his bleary eyes, kicking away his damp bed sheets.

Reaching a long, toned arm towards his nightstand, he grabbed his cellphone and squinted at the screen in front of him.

He was met with a silly picture of Izuku, the green-eyed man sticking his tongue out playfully at him.

A few weeks into their tentative friendship, Izuku had stolen his phone and saved his number, insisting that a caller ID photo under his contact name officially made him a friend and he could do nothing about it.

Katsuki had pretended to be unimpressed and had ripped the phone away, re-naming his contact name as Shitty Nerd, much to Izuku’s displeasure.

Before the call went through to voicemail, Katsuki’s thumb swiped right, answering the call.

“The fact that you’re calling me during summer break before nine in the morning definitely means you’ve got a death wish.”

“Good morning, Kacchan,” Izuku called out brightly through the phone’s earpiece, his voice tinny. “What are you plans for the day?”

“I was planning to sleep until you called.”

“Perfect,” Izuku cried. “That means you’re not busy and that I can drag you out for a breakfast picnic.”

“No.”

“I’ll see you in an hour!”

Accepting the fact that he would not be able to sleep in any longer, he sat up in bed with another groan.

An hour and a half later, Katsuki found himself sitting across from Izuku on a red-checkered blanket, biting into the tuna onigiri that’d been handed to him completely disgruntled at Izuku’s All-Might opinions.

“How the fuck can you think the All-Might vs. Endeavor Arc is the best when Discovery of All for One exists?” Katsuki crowed, eyebrows furrowed as his expression set into one of incredulity.

“Kacchan,” Izuku began with a matter of fact tone of voice, his face growing serious the way it only did when it involved All-Might discussions. “While I agree that the Discovery of All for One is an incredible arc, All-Might vs. Endeavor not only gave us great insight into the rivalry and relationship between All-Might and Endeavor, but we got to learn more about Endeavor as a character and not just an antagonist.”

“Endeavor fuckin’ sucks.” Katsuki replied simply, reaching for his bottle of iced green tea, although he was fighting an amused smirk at the passion he had for the animated series.

It was endearing, Katsuki admitted to himself.

“He does,” Izuku agreed, giving him a small smile. “But the amount of back story that arc gives us definitely makes it the best.”

“You’re such a nerd,” Katsuki huffed, allowing the smirk he’d been fighting play at the corners of his lips. “Let’s see how much worse your opinions can get. Favorite villain?”

“Stain.”

“Tch. All for One. You keep on disappointing.”

Izuku gave him a tiny pout and threw a grape at him, the tiny fruit hitting Katsuki above his eyebrow.

Katsuki growls and doesn’t waste a moment as he menacingly lifts his half-eaten onigiri, a playful smile growing on his face as Izuku giggles his way through half-hearted pleas.

Katsuki settles for not wasting a delicious onigiri, but did not mind wasting a couple of grapes, much to Izuku’s relief.

As Katsuki walks back home later that afternoon, he feels a strange yet pleasant warmth settle in his chest.

It’d been a good morning.

Later that evening, as he’s settling into bed his phone chirps beside him.

When he unlocks the screen he’s met with a single line.

Thank you for the best day in a while, Kacchan. <3

Katsuki’s heart squeezes in his chest, before thrumming as fast as a hummingbird’s wings as he types out his reply.

Yeah it was pretty all right. Night Deku.

September, Year 1

“Wait,” Izuku interrupted Katsuki, his face aghast. He held a hand up in front of Katsuki and stared at him with wide eyes. “You’re saying I already missed your birthday?”

The two were currently sat in a quiet corner of the library they’d claimed as their own earlier in the school year, hurriedly typing up a lab report that was due in exactly two hours—or at least Katsuki was attempting to, Izuku already seeming to have grown bored of the work in front of him and proven to be a great distraction.

“Six months ago.” he clarified, with a roll of his eyes at Izuku’s annoyingly endearing dramatics. “It was before I even met you.”

“But we got to celebrate my birthday.” Izuku pointed out, his bottom lip jutting out slightly. “We should celebrate belatedly!”

“Only because you practically forced me to come to your house for your birthday dinner.” Katsuki deadpanned as he pushed the glasses he almost never wore up the bridge of his nose, not moving his eyes away from the screen in front of him as he continued typing his lab report.

Nearly two weeks after their picnic, Katsuki had found himself inside the Midoriya household’s home for the first time, at a small celebration of Izuku’s birth.

He’d been nervous; Katsuki was never too comfortable visiting others’ homes and meeting parents—but he’d admittedly enjoyed himself.

“You had fun,” Izuku argued, leaning forward on the table. He set aside his books and laptop, having given up on working completely. “I’d never seen you laugh so much. I also didn’t think you could be so polite.”

Of course I was, the blond thought to himself. It was humanly impossible to be rude to Midoriya Inko; she was kindhearted and welcoming—not too different from her son.

“Fuck you,” Katsuki huffed and gave him an indignant look. “I can be polite. Mothers love me.”

That was a lie—Kirishima’s mother was perhaps the only mother that tolerated him aside from his own.

Izuku only smiled at him, reaching over to pat his forearm. “Well, at least my mother does. She thinks you’re great.”

Katsuki felt heat course flood his cheeks and goose pimples rise on his flesh at the velvety touch of Izuku’s warm fingers against his skin and pursed his lips, glancing away in embarrassment. “Well, yeah, I’m damned awesome.”

“I can’t say that I disagree with you. You’re a good friend to have, Kacchan.” Izuku tells him kindly.

Although Katsuki feels a small pool of warmth at the soft look in Izuku’s gaze, he can’t help the lump that builds in his throat, a small tug in his chest at his words.

A good friend.

Later that evening, as Katsuki sits alone in the semi-darkness of his empty dorm room, he's interrupted by a quiet knock at his door.

Standing at the doorway, arms full of snacks, a laptop, and the unmistakeable shiny cover of the limited edition DVD of All-Might: The Discovery of All for One was a messy-haired Midoriya Izuku.

"Why don't we get that belated birthday celebration going, Kacchan?" A wide grin and twinkling emerald orbs, look up at Katsuki's surprised face.

His stomach swoops, his palms dampen, his cheeks flush, his heart sings—

Katsuki learns.