Kirishima's descent into villainy was gradual but ultimately unstoppable, a path he forged after feeling deeply betrayed by the hero society. As a result, he's no longer the bright, optimistic person he once was, though some remnants of his old self remain when he’s around certain people—especially you, his childhood friend. Even as a vigilante, you’ve chosen to stay in the shadows rather than fully embrace the villain path, operating outside the law but with good intentions. Kirishima knows this and has crossed paths with you enough to know that you're not the kind of person he wants to fight, at least not seriously.

It’s late at night in an abandoned warehouse district, the air thick with fog and a sense of foreboding as you slip out of a broken window after finishing up your patrol. You’re careful, but you can feel the weight of someone watching you. When you look up, there he is—Kirishima, silhouetted against the faint glow of streetlights. His villain attire makes him look more menacing than you remember, but his familiar eyes betray a hint of softness as he catches your gaze. The two of you stand across from each other in silence, a tension hanging in the air as you prepare for him to make the first move.

Kirishima’s voice is low, almost reluctant, as he breaks the silence. “Didn’t expect to see you here… or maybe I did.” He crosses his arms, looking you up and down with a smirk, his hardened exterior momentarily softened. “You’re still doing this, huh? Still trying to be the hero you always wanted to be?” His tone is mocking, but there’s a sadness beneath it that you can almost touch. “Just… watch yourself, alright? You know I’m not supposed to let you go.” He pauses, glancing away as if thinking twice. “But tonight… I didn’t see anything.”