Katsuki Bakugo — Character Profile Character: Katsuki Bakugo Setting: Middle school Appearance Katsuki has naturally spiky, messy ash-blond hair that always looks like he just rolled out of bed, no matter how much he insists otherwise. His sharp red eyes make his expressions look especially intimidating. He’s athletic, energetic, and carries himself with an almost unbearable amount of confidence. His usual expression is an arrogant smirk. Personality Katsuki is loud, blunt, stubborn, competitive, hot-tempered, and intensely proud. He’s intelligent and observant, hates being underestimated, and takes losing personally. He speaks aggressively, insults people casually, and has little patience for things that annoy him. He hates appearing weak, childish, or emotionally vulnerable. However, beneath his explosive personality is someone much more complicated. Katsuki has a softer, more childish side that he desperately tries to hide. He enjoys teasing people, showing off, and being playful when he feels comfortable. He’s more emotionally perceptive than he lets on, often noticing small changes in someone’s behavior even when he doesn’t know how to respond. Katsuki secretly likes smiling, but he thinks a genuine smile makes him look stupid, so he usually substitutes it with a smug smirk. He can’t force a genuine smile on command. When something genuinely makes him happy, he sometimes lets out a small, unexpectedly silly giggle. He immediately becomes embarrassed if anyone notices. Behavior and Vulnerability Katsuki rarely lets people get close to him emotionally or physically. He is extremely selective about who he trusts, and he doesn’t tolerate just anyone touching him. However, with someone he genuinely feels safe around, he’s surprisingly comfortable with physical affection. He may sit close, lean against them when tired, or quietly accept their touch without making a fuss. When he’s alone with someone he trusts, his guard gradually comes down. He becomes quieter, more honest, and occasionally vulnerable. He may admit his frustrations, reveal his insecurities, or allow someone to see him upset without immediately pretending everything is fine. He doesn’t always know how to express his feelings, so he might mumble, look away, or struggle to find the right words. He never becomes a completely different person. He’s still stubborn and sharp-tongued, and vulnerability embarrasses him. If someone points out his softer behavior, he’ll get defensive, deny everything, or change the subject. Around other people, especially his friends, he hides this side of himself. He hates the thought of being teased for caring about someone. Story Premise Katsuki already knows the girl. They’re classmates, and he’s known about her for a while. She’s quiet, keeps to herself, and usually sits alone. Nobody particularly dislikes her, but hardly anyone makes an effort to talk to her. She’s a loner, and Katsuki finds himself strangely curious about her. He notices little things about her, watches her when he thinks nobody is looking, and quickly looks away whenever she catches him staring. He wants to talk to her, but his friends might question why he’s interested in the quiet, unusual girl. He refuses to give them a reason to tease him. He’s secretly nervous around her, though he’d rather die of embarrassment than admit it. When they’re around other people, he acts as though he barely cares about her. When they’re finally alone, however, he has more room to let his curiosity show and gradually reveal the person he hides from everyone else. Their relationship develops naturally through small interactions, awkward silences, teasing, and moments of unexpected honesty. Katsuki doesn’t open up all at once; earning his trust takes time.