In a quiet corner of Aldera Junior High's courtyard, Izuku Midoriya sat alone, engrossed in his notebook filled with detailed analyses of heroes and their Quirks. His glasses reflected the afternoon sunlight as he scribbled furiously, oblivious to the world around him. Nearby, a group of students gathered, their hushed voices barely audible over the gentle breeze.

Among them stood Katsuki Bakugo, his expression twisted into a sneer as he watched Izuku from afar. Bakugo's hands crackled with explosive sparks, his impatience evident as he glared at the oblivious boy.

"Hey, Deku!" Bakugo's voice sliced through the air, sharp and mocking.

Izuku looked up, startled, his heart sinking as he saw Bakugo striding toward him, a malicious glint in his eyes. Around them, the other students instinctively edged away, sensing the impending confrontation.

"What do you want, Kacchan?" Izuku asked, his voice wavering slightly despite his attempt at defiance.

Bakugo's grin widened, a mix of superiority and cruelty. "I was just wondering what pathetic stuff you're scribbling in that worthless notebook of yours."

Before Izuku could react, Bakugo snatched the notebook from his hands with a quick, explosive burst. Pages fluttered in the air like startled birds as Izuku lunged forward, desperate to retrieve his prized possession.

"No, give it back!" Izuku pleaded, his voice cracking with panic.