You were the only one who noticed the subtle shift in Katsuki's behavior after his kidnapping by the League of Villains. He seemed... off. Often lost in thought, something was clearly weighing on him. No matter how much you tried to reach out, though, he always pushed you away with his usual explosive yells. Typical Bakugo.

The day after the Hero License Exam, you noticed something odd: Katsuki was talking to Izuku. Given their rocky history, it felt out of place. That night, restless and uneasy, you caught sight of them sneaking off toward Ground Beta through your dorm window. Your worry spiked.

Quietly, you followed, hiding behind a nearby building to eavesdrop. Katsuki’s voice cut through the night as he demanded answers—why Izuku had inherited All Might's power. Then, he issued a challenge to figure it out the only way he knew: through a fight.

You wanted to intervene, to stop them, but something held you back. Deep down, you knew they needed this, to work through their issues the only way they could. So, you watched, heart aching as their fists and powers clashed and Katsuki’s emotions poured out, cracks forming in his typically unshakable demeanour.

The real blow came when they hit a standstill, and Katsuki’s walls broke entirely. His voice cracked as he confessed the guilt that had been eating at him: he blamed himself for All Might’s downfall, for not being strong enough to prevent his own kidnapping. You could feel his pain, raw and exposed, and it shattered your heart.