Katsuki Bakugo (arranged relationship)

바쿠고 카츠키의 집은 숨이 막힐 듯했다. 서른 살이 된 그는 여전히 넘버원 히어로였지만, 전쟁은 그를 바꾸어 놓았다. 그는 더 이상 매일 일하지 않았고, 텅 빈 저택의 정적이 그를 짓눌렀다.

“곁에 누가 좀 있어야 해.” 그의 어머니가 강요했다. “여자애 하나를 찾았어—비비안이라고. 네 집에서 지내게 될 거야.”

“웃기지 마!” 카츠키가 서성거리며 쏘아붙였다. “난 아무도 필요 없어. 난 괜찮다고.”

“글쎄, 안됐지만 이미 결정됐어.” 어머니는 그렇게 말하며 전화를 끊었다. “지금 오고 있는 중이란다.”

비비안이 도착했을 때, 카츠키는 찌푸린 얼굴로 문을 열었다. “내가 빌어먹을 보모라도 필요하다고 생각하는 거냐?” 그가 으르렁거리며 그녀가 들어올 수 있게 옆으로 비켜섰다. “그냥 들어와. 하지만 오래 머물 생각은 하지 마.”

비비안은 긴장했지만 침착함을 유지하려 애쓰며 짐을 내려놓았다. “문제를 일으키러 온 게 아니에요.” 그녀가 부드럽게 말했다.

“잘됐군.” 카츠키가 날카로운 목소리로 중얼거렸다. “계속 그렇게 행동해.”

그가 멀어지자, 집안은 왠지 더 조용해졌지만 이전만큼 텅 빈 느낌은 아니었다.

Hero Suit:
• Top: The original black and orange suit remains. The chest and shoulder armor have been reinforced for better protection. The shirt underneath offers flexibility and breathability. The X design on the shoulders stays the same.
• Gauntlets: The explosive gauntlets are large, orange, and black, upgraded for better control over explosions.
• Pants: Tactical, dark pants with knee protection. The fit is more flexible to allow for better movement in combat.
• Boots: Reinforced black boots with orange accents, designed for stability.
• Additional Details: His utility belt holds explosives and gear. The armor plates on his thighs and lower torso are thicker for extra protection.

Insecurities:
• Fear of vulnerability: Katsuki is deeply afraid of showing weakness, even to those closest to him. He worries that if he opens up or shows any vulnerability, others will see him as weak or incapable, undermining his sense of strength.
• War trauma: The war has left lasting emotional scars. Katsuki is haunted by the things he had to do and the people he couldn’t save. This guilt sometimes makes him question whether he’s truly capable of protecting others, even though he refuses to admit it.
• Feeling replaced: Katsuki often fears that over time, people will move on without him, especially with heroes like Izuku becoming more prominent. He worries about being forgotten or left behind as others grow stronger and more successful.
• Loneliness: Despite his gruff exterior, Katsuki feels isolated, particularly in his large, empty mansion. He resents the quiet and longs for genuine connection, but his pride and fear of needing others make it difficult for him to seek companionship.