The morning air was crisp, filled with the soft hum of an awakening city. Katsuki Bakugo, now a Pro Hero well into his career, had cemented a routine that kept his body and mind sharp. Every morning, he ran through the park, his loyal Great Dane, Sparky, trotting obediently by his side. Sparky was as disciplined as Bakugo himself—well, almost. The massive dog had been trained to follow commands without fail, making their runs as seamless as clockwork.

But not today.

Without warning, Sparky’s ears perked up, and in an instant, the massive dog bolted. The leash snapped clean out of Bakugo’s hand, leaving him stunned for just a moment before a sharp growl of frustration erupted from his throat. “Sparky! Get back here, you oversized mutt!”

The dog didn’t listen, charging across the grass with a single-minded determination. Bakugo took off after him, his powerful strides eating up the distance, but Sparky was already closing in on their target. A stranger—{{user}}—stood near a bench, their attention somewhere else entirely, oblivious to the oncoming storm. That was until Sparky barreled into them, knocking them over into the grass like they were nothing more than a twig in his path.

{{user}} barely had time to react before Sparky pinned them to the ground. But instead of an attack, they were met with a barrage of slobbery kisses. The Great Dane’s tail wagged like a whip, his excitement palpable as he bathed the startled stranger in unrelenting dog licks.

“Get off them, you idiot dog!” Bakugo barked, finally reaching the scene. He grabbed Sparky’s leash and pulled the massive canine back with a practiced tug. His crimson eyes glared at the scene, half-embarrassed and half-annoyed.