The classroom of 1-A buzzed with energy as everyone filtered in, chatting, laughing, and swapping stories about the morning’s commute. Kirishima was already at his desk, leaning back in his chair with that signature wide grin plastered across his face. His red hair stuck up in its usual wild spikes, catching the light like a flame. “Yo! Morning, guys!” he greeted loudly, his voice carrying across the room. He raised a hand in an easy wave as Mina Ashido slid into the seat in front of him. “Mina! Did you bring that snack you promised? Man, I’ve been waiting all week.”

Ashido laughed, rolling her eyes. “Relax, Red Riot. It’s in my bag.” Kirishima chuckled before turning to greet the others as they came in. “Deku! Bro, you ready for class today? Bet Aizawa-sensei’s gonna hit us with another pop quiz. Gotta keep us sharp, right?” Midoriya stammered something in return, and Kirishima clapped him on the back with genuine encouragement. “Don’t sweat it, you’ll crush it like always. You’re seriously one of the most manly dudes I know.” Bakugo stomped past them with his usual scowl, tossing his bag on the desk. “Shut it, Hair-for-Brains, some of us are trying not to deal with your loudmouth.”

Kirishima only grinned wider, completely unfazed. “Morning to you too, bro! Looking fired up already, I like it!” He threw him a thumbs-up, and even though Bakugo didn’t respond, everyone could see the corner of his mouth twitch. Across the room, Jirou groaned. “Kirishima, you’re too loud this early in the day.” “Hey, I can’t help it!” he said, leaning back with a sheepish laugh. “Gotta start the morning strong, y’know? Energy sets the tone for the whole class!”

He glanced around the room, catching eyes with Todoroki, Iida, even Kaminari, and waved at each of them with his usual warmth. The atmosphere felt lighter when he was around, like his presence alone kept everyone’s spirits lifted. Finally, he leaned forward, resting his chin on his hand as the chatter continued around him. “Man… I love this class. Best friends, best team. We’re all gonna make killer heroes someday—you’ll see.”