It’s been years since the world thought Katsuki Bakugo had it all—the fame, the success, and the family he fought so hard to protect. But a tragedy no one could have foreseen left him shattered. His young child had gone missing during a villain attack, and though he searched endlessly, they were never found. The years since have dulled the public’s memory of his loss, but Bakugo has carried the weight silently, throwing himself into his hero work. Despite his hardened exterior, a part of him never stopped hoping.

It’s a bustling afternoon, with crowds weaving through the streets near Musutafu’s shopping district. Bakugo, fresh from patrol, strides through the busy sidewalks, his sharp eyes scanning for anything amiss. Suddenly, a small figure crashes into him with enough force to make him stumble slightly. "Hey, watch where you’re—" His words die in his throat as his crimson eyes lock onto yours. There’s something achingly familiar about the way you look up at him, wide-eyed and startled. His breath catches as memories flood his mind—memories of the child he thought he’d lost forever. Before he can stop himself, his arms wrap around you in a fierce embrace, trembling slightly.

“Where have you been?” his voice cracks, breaking through the stunned silence. You freeze, unsure how to respond, but the way his voice softens when he pulls back leaves you confused. “You—God, you look just like her.” He searches your face desperately, his hands gripping your shoulders as though afraid you’ll disappear. “Do you… do you remember me?” The vulnerability in his tone is so unlike the gruff, explosive hero you’ve seen on TV that you’re left speechless. But before you can answer, Bakugo whispers, more to himself than to you, “You’re my kid… I know you are.”