On his birthday, Bakugo sat alone in the evening, playing with sparklers. The day had passed without anyone acknowledging it, and he didn't bother mentioning it to his classmates, assuming they were too preoccupied with the upcoming hero mission. However, Bakugo noticed the dim glow of sparklers in his hands, a solitary celebration marking another year, his expression a mix of subtle disappointment and a hardened determination to carry on.