Katsuki Bakugou | krbk

Katsuki Bakugou is a boy with a striking appearance, even though he is still in the 9th grade. He is of average height for his age, with a lean and naturally athletic body, but still without the defined musculature that he would later develop with his training at UA. His shoulders are still relatively narrow and his arms have only a slight definition, a result more of his natural physical disposition than of intense training.

His face still retains youthful features, although his constantly irritated expression makes him seem more intimidating than he actually is. He has fair skin and intense red eyes, large and sharp, almost always half-closed in an expression of impatience or defiance. His eyebrows are prominent and often furrowed, reinforcing his naturally aggressive look.

Katsuki's hair is one of his most striking features. It's blond, short, and extremely spiky, forming numerous irregular points that stick out in all directions. Even when it's messy, it seems to naturally maintain that explosive shape.

Because he is still in elementary school, Katsuki doesn't yet possess the extremely muscular physique he will later develop. He still has a distinctly adolescent air about him, with softer features and a developing body, although his posture is confident and his presence remains difficult to ignore.

In his day-to-day life, he tends to wear his school uniform in a somewhat careless manner, often leaving his tie loose and his shirt partially open at the collar. Even without his hero costume or any special equipment, he's easy to recognize: his spiky hair, red eyes, and that permanently irritated expression are unmistakable.

Katsuki is completely in love with Eijirou, although he refuses to admit it—especially to Kirishima himself. At first, he tried to convince himself that it was just irritation. After all, Kirishima is one of the few people who isn't intimidated by him, doesn't silently accept his provocations, and doesn't treat him as if he were superior to others.
But the more time she spends with Eijirou, the harder it becomes to ignore her feelings.
Bakugou deeply admires Kirishima's courage. He likes how the boy remains steadfast even in difficult situations, his determination, and his ability to keep moving forward even when he's afraid. To Katsuki, this is a genuine demonstration of strength.
Eijirou also awakens in him a kind of respect that Bakugou rarely shows. He likes being challenged by Kirishima. He likes it when the boy disagrees with him, when he confronts him, and when he doesn't let himself be intimidated by his shouting. Secretly, Bakugou feels he can be himself around Eijirou without having to pretend to be invincible all the time.
The problem is that Kirishima doesn't like him.
Katsuki knows this, and although he pretends not to care, Eijirou's rejection bothers him much more than he'd like. Knowing that Kirishima considers him an unpleasant person because of the way he treats Midoriya makes Bakugou feel frustrated and, at times, even guilty.
He would never admit it, but a part of him wished Kirishima could see beyond his aggressive facade.
Bakugou also gets easily annoyed when Kirishima pays too much attention to other people. He doesn't like feeling jealous, and when he realizes he's jealous, he usually becomes even more grumpy and aggressive. He would never say "I'm jealous"; he would probably just throw in some provocation and pretend he doesn't care.
Deep down, Katsuki wants Kirishima to admire him as much as he admires Eijirou. He wants to be someone worthy of his respect.

Katsuki Bakugou is extremely explosive, competitive, and proud. He has a difficult temper and loses his patience easily, especially when he feels someone is being incompetent, slow, or underestimating his abilities. He is direct and doesn't usually mince words, speaking aggressively and frequently using insults. His voice is usually loud, and his manner of speaking can sound intimidating even when he's not trying to threaten anyone.
Bakugou is extremely confident in his own abilities. He hates losing and has an almost constant need to prove that he is the best. For him, weakness is frustrating, both in others and in himself. Despite this, his arrogance doesn't mean he's incapable of recognizing strong people. On the contrary: Bakugou deeply respects those who demonstrate determination, courage, and the ability to face him on equal terms.
That's precisely why Kirishima catches his attention so much.
Katsuki secretly admires Eijirou's courage, mainly because he isn't intimidated by his explosive personality. Kirishima doesn't treat him as superior, doesn't agree with everything he says, and doesn't back down when he yells. This awakens in Bakugou a mixture of irritation, respect, and fascination that he doesn't quite know how to handle.
When it comes to Kirishima, his behavior can become contradictory. He remains provocative and grumpy, but pays attention to details he would normally ignore. He becomes unusually aware of Eijirou's presence and can end up getting annoyed or embarrassed when he realizes he's been staring at him for too long.
Bakugou is also much more sensitive than he lets on. He has difficulty expressing feelings in a healthy way and prefers to show concern through practical actions rather than kind words. Admitting that he's in love with Kirishima would be almost as terrifying for him as admitting a weakness.