Some random crazy girl

I feel like Saitama grew up in a simple, default family

His parents had him only because "each family has to raise at least one kid"

And yes, he was the only child

Though Saitama wasn't showered with attention and love

His mom and dad just covered his basic needs and believed it was enough

And surprisingly, it was

Future Caped Baldy never really anticipated any affection from his parents

(maybe because he didn't know that his parents could be affectionate)

(and when he saw other families who openly showed love to each other, he would just... cringe, lol)

However, watching superhero anime made him really happy

The characters were so bright and colourful! (even in manga)

Definitely more entertaining than his life

So yeah, young Saitama was more than okay with living in fantasies and imaginary worlds

Moreover, his favourite characters became role models for him

They inspired him to be motivated, brave and kind

(however, what Saitama didn't consider was that you gotta be aware of your surroundings in order to help others... instead of reading manga and watching anime)

Saitama wasn't a nerd, nor was he a slacker

Marks didn't matter to him as long as he passed exams

The same went with his friends

He wasn't really close with anyone

He had a few acquaintances just in case he needed someone to play with or to copy homework from

I also like to think Saitama was good at PE thanks to his admiration for superheroes

Because he wanted to be strong like them and become a real hero too

But unfortunately, he was raised under circumstances (*ahem*parents*ahem*) that encouraged having a peaceful life as an office clerk, not something ambitious and extraordinary

So he graduated from school and went to a culinary college

Saitama even moved into dormitories where he learned to save money

Because his parents kinda stopped supporting him financially once he became an adult

And that's also how he stopped interacting with them

They didn't really participate in his life, so he didn't feel like he lost anything🤷

(but still, he was grateful they provided him with a normal childhood)

Just like at school, Saitama got satisfactory grades and didn't make friends, reading manga and watching anime in his room

Though he learned some useful cooking tricks and recipes in college, which made him consider working as a chef

...

But he didn't become one after finishing college

And the only work he was accepted for was… a part-time job at a convenience store...

(considering the last events in the webcomic, it's a good question whether Genos had an actual past or not...)

(but let's ignore that altogether)

Soooo, I get vibes that Genos' family was quite lovely

His parents loved him because he was their only child

But it's not as if he was spoiled

On the contrary, he was stoic and reserved since he was born

(unlike his parents, by the way)

His mom and dad liked to joke about his seriousness, saying that he should take a "serious" job

Unironically, Genos was great at Maths and Science

He was good at all school subjects in general, but hard sciences were his favourite

And you might think that he would be called a nerd for that

But he wasn't, since he looked cool and some girls crushed on him

The funny part is that not only did Genos ignore flirting, but he also didn't understand it

"Ah, Genos, I think I like you!"

"How do you know that?"

"Well, my heart beats faster, I can't think straight, and I feel like I'm burning up!"

"I think you're mistaken. These are signs of high fever or something even worse. In any case, you should see a doctor."

"Aw, so you care about me!"

Yeah, poor delusional girls took Genos' statements for genuine concern

As for boys, they'd bug him to let them copy homework

Sometimes, he gave his work to his classmates

And when he did, he would only do that so they would stop annoying him

Since he was good at sports, he was also wanted for PE activities

But despite that, Genos didn't really have friends

He preferred to read books during breaks and in his spare time

It wasn't rare for him to come up to his parents and tell them different random facts

Even though they were proud of their son, they were also concerned for him

So they decided to take him to different clubs, such as chess, debates, and swimming

But the result was the same

So they decided to adopt a dog

Maybe a pet would change Genos and somehow bring him into the real world?

His mom and dad perfectly understood that it was risky, but they were getting desperate

They also knew that if Genos didn't see any point in anything, he wouldn't put effort into it

So that's why a psychologist was out of the question

Anyway, back to the dog

When Genos returned home from school and saw the puppy, his expression instantly grew puzzled

He scolded his parents for making an irresponsible decision as they didn't think through all the nuances that came with taking care of a dog

Meanwhile, the puppy started sniffing the boy, wagging its tail

Genos didn't know how to react, but he didn't pull away

Though his face showed that he wasn't enjoying the interaction

Suddenly, the puppy licked his cheek

Genos was stunned for a moment, but then...

A rare smile appeared on his face

Seeing that, the puppy started licking more of the boy's face, making the kid laugh

Genos' parents were beyond happy to see their son act like an innocent kid, not like a grown adult

(his mom even had welling tears in her eyes)

And that's how he made a best friend

What also surprised them was that Genos responsibly took care of his dog

(because most kids of his age usually wanted pets just to play with)

Of course, it didn't completely solve the problem of Genos' antisocial behaviour

However, he became more open to the world

And he also would talk to his pet for hours

A few years passed, and everything was fine

Genos was a great student who wanted to have a career connected to mechanics and cybernetics

His dog was well taken care of

And his parents were planning to have another child

Preferably, a daughter

One day Genos was going back home by the commuter train

(yeah, I headcanon that he went to school in another city)

(why? I don't know, to be honest)

He was in a good mood since it was Friday, meaning he could walk with his dog for longer than on previous days

He got off the train and headed towards his house

Then suddenly, there was a loud noise, and a few buildings started falling down

Genos began running away with others, not knowing what to do and what was happening

A piece of rock hit his head, making him fall

He rubbed his head and turned it towards the new noise

And the last thing he saw was building debris falling on him

...

He woke in an unfamiliar room, all tangled up in tubes and feeling rather strange

His body didn't look like it was his

Then a weird-looking old guy greeted him and ran a few tests to see if everything was okay with Genos

After that, he introduced himself as Kuseno and answered Genos' questions

To say that the boy was shocked is an understatement

His family was dead

His city was demolished

His body was shattered

He was cyberized

It was too much

Genos couldn't handle the flow of emotions that washed over him

He pulled off all tubes and started beating his fists and arms against every surface

This made Dr. Kuseno shoot a tranquilizer dart at the boy

After a few days, Genos woke up again

But this time, he felt dull, and his mind was foggy

As if there was some kind of mental block

He didn't stand up, nor move, nor say anything

He was just lying in deep depression, not knowing what to do and not wanting to live

Kuseno didn't disturb him

After a few days, Genos came to the conclusion: he needed to avenge his family and kill Mad Cyborg

So he accepted Dr. Kuseno's help and started training

A few months later, he began his journey of searching for his enemy…

As far as I'm concerned, Sonic was born out of the Ninja Village, meaning he had a little experience in "real life"

The only question is how much he remembered and at what age he was taken into the village

Nevertheless, I feel like Sonic was a mama's boy

...and he was fatherless

Sadly, his dad left his mom when she gave birth or maybe even when she was pregnant

What's worse is that she couldn't provide a good life for Sonic

(of course, she gave him a different name that was later changed in the Ninja Village)

So yeah, it was rather hard for her to feed her son properly , as she was constantly starving and hence couldn't produce milk

Sonic's mom realized that her child would actually die if she didn't take action

Unfortunately, she didn't have any acquaintances that could help her

And no one wanted to hire her

Constant robbing wouldn't improve the situation either

Sonic's mother was getting desperate as she didn't know what to do

The only thing that guaranteed her baby's survival was giving him up to foster care

It was heartbreaking, but necessary

She loved her son and wanted the best for him

And since she couldn't give him a proper life, she made the hard decision to give the child away to a camp that was nearby and actively 'hunted' homeless youngsters

(orrrrr she was killed by ninjas who forcefully took her son into the Village)

(choose whatever you like more😇)

Anyway, that's how Sonic ended up in the Ninja Village

Did his life get better?

Of course not

Yes, he at least had a place to sleep, was fed, and was given clothes

But still, he was in captivity

That's why he eagerly promoted the idea of freedom

But he wasn't understood

Other guys would just make fun of him and beat him up

Sonic was weak due to being underfed for a long time, that's why he couldn't fight back

However, he didn't give up on his idea of becoming strong and reorganizing the Village

Some time later, he tried to look for accomplices

And he found a rather promising boy named Flash

Soon enough, they became best friends

Sonic got attached to the blondie pretty quickly

Little did he know that the feeling wasn't really mutual

Anyway, the dark-haired boy tried to find more allies

But his attempts were unsuccessful

So Sonic focused on working to achieve his dream

Years passed, and his graduation was approaching

And just a few days before it, he got terribly sick

It looked like he was poisoned

Minutes grew into hours, and hours turned into days

Sonic Sonic lost track of time, being in a fever and never-ending pain

He was treated with some medicinal herbs in the beginning, but at one moment, no one would come and check on him

Was he abandoned on purpose? Did they forget about him? Was it a part of training? A sort of punishment?

All his questions were answered once he got better and could walk, despite being weak

He saw all the blood and dead bodies and started checking them, worried that his best friend was among them

Sonic didn't find him, which was a relief

But then all dots were connected: Flash was the one who poisoned him and slaughtered everyone

Sonic's best friend betrayed him

Sorry, ex-best friend*

The realization felt like a punch in the gut

Moreover, Sonic was deprived of the chance of making his dream come true

At least he got his freedom back and could live in the real world, right?

Oh, if only he were needed out there...

Sonic was thrown into the streets without any chance to live a normal life, but with hate and an urge to kill

The only thing he could do was to join the criminal world and earn a living, using his ninja skills...

I feel like Garou was an unplanned child

His parents married each other only because his mom got pregnant

And they were against abortion

But the problem was that they fell out of love and just tolerated each other

Garou's mom had other plans for her life: finding true love, becoming a successful woman and developing as a specialist

As she took care of her newborn child, a realization started creeping in her mind: that wasn't the life she wanted

She didn't plan this kid

She didn't love the man she was married to

She didn't have freedom

She wasn't happy

So she lashed out all her dissatisfaction and anger on her son

If he didn't exist, everything would be fine!

(let's not question her logic: it's pointless)

Garou's dad wasn't happy with his life either

However, he didn't take it out on his child, understanding that it wasn't his son's fault

He even tried to somehow interact with the boy

But despite that, Garou grew up in a rather cold atmosphere

It didn't get better at school

He didn't make any friends and was constantly bullied

No one would stand up for him, not even his parents

This was unfair

Thankfully, TV was there to help Garou forget about the real world

As much as he enjoyed watching cartoons, the unfairness was there too

And when he complained about it, no one, not even his dad, supported him or looked deeper

It pissed him off

He needed to change that

One day, his parents finally got divorced, and his dad left the family

And his mother? She didn't give a damn about her son

Garou took it as a chance to run away and start getting strong to prove the world that it was wrong

He found a dojo where he started living and training

Now, we aren't told how his days were at Bang's dojo

We also know that Garou was one of the best students there

(and come ooon, he definitely was Silver Fang's favourite disciple🤭)

His life got better there

He wasn't bullied and he was heard

However, no one took his words about becoming the "Absolute Evil" seriously

And that made him move forward

Garou kept working hard

He wanted to be stronger

He needed more

Garou knew that there was more to learn

But Bang didn't give him that

That's why he decided to break into a safe that contained the scroll of Bang's secret martial art

And after that, he started his path to becoming a monster...

Badd's parents were young and in love when they had him

They wanted to have at least two kids, but not so early

Nevertheless, they showered their son with love

I think that they gave him such a name not out of spite

But because it was a mix of their names or something like that

The main point is that they cherished Badd

Though his father was a role model for him

The boy would always enthusiastically listen to his dad's stories and ask for more

He even started liking baseball because his dad used to play this sport before

And of course he'd constantly ask his father to practice with him

(his requests were almost never rejected)

Duh, not only did Badd try to copy his father's style, but he also inherited his looks

A father's influence at its finest

His mom didn't mind it

Because she loved her man and boy dearly, and they loved her back

Badd liked to help his mom with chores and especially cooking

He'd always have a big smile on his face while eagerly cutting vegetables

At school, he was just a normal pupil, not a goody-two-shoes or a slacker

Undoubtedly, he joined a baseball club where he made a few pals whom he hung out with from time to time

However, Badd would sometimes end up in fights with someone

Only because he tried to stand up for someone or protect them

Even though his parents were proud of him for not being indifferent, they tried to to explain him that violence wasn't the answer

Badd shared with them that he couldn't control his strength because it seemed that he got stronger with every hit he took

His father told him that he had the same ability, but instructed his son to use it only for good

A few years later his parents started thinking about having a second child

They were pleasantly surprised to see how excited their son got at the mere idea of having a sibling

Soon enough, Zenko appeared in their family

Badd was never jealous of his little sister

In fact, he adored her and would always help with taking care of her

He even had a tradition of kissing his sister's forehead before heading out of the house

The family lived happily and in utter bliss

But all good things come to an end one day...

It was a regular baseball practice when Badd heard the alarm of a monster attack

Usually, they'd hide in a bunker in cases like this

However, the attack was near Badd's home

That's why he didn't listen to the coach who wanted to take everyone to the safe place

Freeing himself from the trainer's tight grip, he ran to his house

But it was too late

His home was destroyed

And there was no sign of his family

Dread filled his mind

Suddenly, a body was dropped near Badd

It was his dad

It turned out that Badd didn't notice the monster

His father told him to run, but the boy was paralyzed with shock

The monster swung its tentacle at him

But his dad managed to push Badd out of the way and take the hit instead of him

After that, his father lay motionless on the ground

The monster charged its attack at Badd who was still processing what was happening

The boy was crushed against the wall

And then something was awakened deep inside of him

Was it anger? Adrenaline? Maybe both?

It didn't matter to him since he felt a big wave of strength inside him

He rushed to the monster, wanting to attack it

But the creature easily deflected his attempt and sent him flying again

Badd didn't give up

He stood up, gripped his bat tighter and advanced on the monster, dodging its attacks

Three powerful swings, and the monster was done for

Badd rushed to his dad and tried to wake him up, asking about his mom and Zenko

However, his father didn't answer him

Soon, the boy realized that his dad was dead

As much as Badd wanted to cry and curl up in a ball, he understood there wasn't time for grief

He needed to find his mother and little sister

But where were they?

The boy decided to run to the nearest shelter, hoping that he would find the rest of his family there

On his way to the safe place, he accidentally stumbled and fell

When he stood up, he couldn't believe his eyes

A few meters away from him, his mother's body was lying all motionless

Just like his dad

A few seconds later, Badd heard a little girl's crying

He turned his head towards the noise and saw another monster approaching a girl

...It was Zenko, his dear little sister!

A cold feeling was burning in his chest and spreading all over his body, making him tremble

In the next moment, the boy was already on the monster, smashing its head with his bat

He continued beating the creature even after it was dead

And when his bat was broken, he stopped and stared at the mess under him, trying to slow down his breathing

After a while, Badd turned to his sobbing sister and started approaching her

But it made Zenko cry even louder and step away from him

She was afraid of him

And that hurt

The boy examined himself: his clothes were shattered and covered with the monsters' blood and insides, cuts and bruises were all over his body, blood was dripping from his head and probably his nose, his bat was twisted in a strange way

Badd threw away his weapon and knelt down, opening his arms

"It's me, Zenko," he said softly. "Your big brother who will always protect you. Don't be scared, I won't let anything happen to you... I'm sorry. I will never use violence or fight in front of you. I promise."

This made his little sister ease up and hug him tightly

Tears were streaming down their cheeks

But what mattered was that they were together and safe

But not completely safe

The monster attack was still happening, so they had to get to the shelter

Taking Zenko in his arms, he ran

Luckily, the safe place wasn't far away

When they reached the shelter, Badd made sure that his sister was taken in and then passed out

...

He woke up in a comfy bed

Maybe it was a nightmare? A rather bad dream?

Unfortunately, it was reality

He was in the hospital, and Zenko was beside him

And they had no one except each other

Badd needed to figure out what to do so they wouldn't be separated from each other

And soon enough, the Hero Association was founded, which let him provide for his little sister and take care of her

That's how Metal Bat appeared and became a professional hero...

(okay, hear me out: what if Badd was actually jealous of Zenko all the time? And when their parents died, he realized that she was the only family left and started cherishing her? Orrr what if their parents never died, but they were abusers? So siblings had to stick to each other? And that's how Badd made his promise to Zenko? And that's why he became a professional hero? Ah, thoughts, thoughts and thoughts...)

(by the way, I kiiiinda took inspiration for Genos', Garou's and Metal Bat's parts from my idea for a fic. I wanted to write about Shitty Teen Squad when they were kids with reader insert, but I'm not sure if I'm going to have enough time and energy for that + not sure if anyone would read this. I don't know why I'm telling you this, looks like my inner yapper came out, sorry :D)

Beaut's parents planned him a few years after their marriage

They had resources and prepared everything for having a child

But were they a loving mom and dad?

No, they weren't

They built expectations for the boy even before he was born

And they wanted to make a successful and popular man out of him

So yeah, Beaut didn't get "to vote"

He received parental love only when he accomplished something

For example, by getting high grades or winning contests

Maybe his appearance also influenced their attitude towards him

In their eyes, the boy wasn't handsome, so they would remind him of that from time to time

And sadly, Beaut believed them

He actually found himself unattractive

But in reality, he was pretty

Too bad he couldn't see that

With that being said, he realized that he needed to be the best to be recognized and cherished by everyone

And that's where he got his narcissism

If earlier his parents used to compare him with others and say how bad he was, now he would assert himself at the expense of others

The boy actually believed he was better than everyone else

To get excellent grades, he'd use his charm and communication skills to copy homework or to sweet-talk his teachers, getting his way out of trouble

To be pretty, he'd experiment with his looks

To be strong, he'd train at a combat sports club

To be liked, he'd help others

The latter thing would also boost his ego, making him feel good about himself

Though he actually liked helping out

Beaut wanted to be popular because, again, he wished to be recognized

So he went to an acting college after graduating from school

And also attended singing classes there

This gave him a chance to separate from his parents because he realized how toxic they were

After all, they didn't see how amazaing and awesome his son was!

Beaut even took leading roles in theatrical performances

You could think that his life was perfect

But there was one thing that hadn't changed since his childhood

He still hated his appearance

It didn't match his beauty standards

He was afraid of losing everything once people realized how gruesome he was

So he needed a back-up plan

And that was when Beaut found out about the Hero Association

It was perfect: he'd gain popularity and help people

However, he decided to hide his face behind a mask just in case

Beaut became a professional hero, but he didn't get the anticipated recognition

It must have been because of his mask

But what else could he do? Show his hideous face?

No, never

One day, his mask was broken, and Beaut thought it was over for him

But on the contrary, the crowd started admiring him

He looked into the reflection and couldn't believe his eyes

His face had changed, and he was finally handsome!

Later, he found out that he became a monster that could change its appearance

It was a lot to take in, but it wasn't like he could do anything about it

The only thing left to do was to use his new abilities for the greater good

Finally, the famous Amai Mask was born...

Flash was raised within the Village and didn't know that the outer world existed

That there was more than exhausting training and ruthless sparring

That children played and laughed with their peers instead of fighting each other for hours

That there was the sun and the rain

That there were so many things to enjoy

He thought being sleep-deprived and learning combat and swordsmanship was normal

Until he met a boy named Sonic

Well, alright, it was more like Sonic approached him

Anyway, Flash found out that he was forcefully taken from the real world

It wasn't fair

Anger was awakened somewhere deep inside him

While Sonic was sharing his dreams of reorganizing this camp, the blondie was planning on killing everyone and "shutting" this place for good

Then it meant one thing: he had to train harder

And so he did

The graduation day came, meaning it was time to conduct "justice"

Originally, Flash didn't plan on sparing anyone

However, he couldn't imagine killing Sonic

After all, he was the one who "opened" blondie's eyes and showed that he could be more than a robotic killer

So Flash settled on poisoning him because he couldn't risk the dark-haired boy ruining his massacre

Of course, it wasn't easy, but he managed to do it

Despite all the blood and dead bodies, the silence was peaceful

Flash was finally free

Slowly, he walked out of the Village and... just walked

He went wherever the road took him, enjoying the coldness of the air and calmness of the forest

He moved without a specific plan and just explored the world

After hours of wandering, he collapsed due to exhaustion

That was the moment when he realised he didn't know where he was and what he should do next

Suddenly, he noticed a poster from the Hero Association

It looked like the only chance to have a normal life

So he assigned himself as a pro hero

Finally, he had a normal life

He could eat whatever he wanted, wear clothes he liked, and be well-groomed

Soon, he was promoted to an S-class hero, Flashy Flash...

Zombieman's past is a real mystery in One-Punch Man

I hope we'll get at least a glimpse of it in the future

So, is he the same person after becoming a zombie? Or did he have a different personality when he was a human?

Let's imagine that he remembers his past life and is still the same person

So, I think he was raised in a normal, healthy family

His parents had a good relationship with each other and loved their son, supporting him

Future Zombieman was a normal pupil who got good grades

He wasn't really social, preferring to do everything on his own

He also liked reading detective books and solving different riddles

The boy dreamt of becoming a detective or investigator

And applied to a specialized college

Studying there wasn't what he imagined

It was more complicated and even boring at times, but he still tried his best

Future Zombieman finally became an investigator after graduation

He loved his work , as new cases required different approaches

(maybe he even had a fling at work)

He was happy with how his life was going and with working on solving cases

Until one day

He was assigned to investigate Dr. Genus, who was suspected of conducting unethical experiments on people in the so-called House of Evolution

Future Zombieman started gaining information on this scientist, reading articles about him and even attending some events where he'd present his ideas

It became more and more evident that Genus was obsessed with the idea of endless youth and forceful human evolution

But the scientific society didn't accept him

Not that he was fond of them from the beginning

So the man shut himself off in the House of Evolution

Meaning that future Zombieman needed to visit this place

He pretended to be a journalist and drove there

t was uncanny to see a tall building among the trees with nothing else around

But he didn't have much of a choice

The investigator rang the doorbell

He hoped that Genus would agree to the "interview"

Because if he didn't, Genus would suspect that the man was an investigator and blow his cover

It was risky

When future Zombieman heard a familiar voice, he acted like a journalist who was a fan of Genus and actually believed he was in the right

Surprisingly, the scientist let him in and showed him everything

The investigator wanted to puke

What he saw made him sick

After Genus was done, he asked the "journalist" to send him the article so he could check what was written

"As if", the man thought, but he just smiled and agreed to the conditions

On his way back, he couldn't get his head around everything that had happened

The scientist was mad and needed to be put in jail!

In the next moment, he lost control of the car

He didn't know what had happened

One moment he was driving his car, and in the next moment the world around him was spinning and he saw darkness

...

He woke up in an unfamiliar room that looked like some kind of laboratory

Then he saw... that face

Dr. Genus examined him with a contemplative expression

Then Zombieman's gaze fell upon his body: his skin was pale, there was a large Y-shaped scar on his chest, his eyes were red

He looked like a walking dead body

His mind was foggy as he tried to recall what had happened

Dr. Genus called him Subject No. 66 and explained that he was a part of his House of Evolution program

The scientist was a bit surprised when he heard his new creation ask about his life and demand answers

He was supposed to forget everything

Oh well

Genus suggested leaving behind his past because Zombieman had been dead to everyone for a long time

He died in a "car accident"

(of course, it wasn't an accident)

(Genus planned on killing Zombieman from the start, but he knew that "taking care of him" would draw unwanted suspicion, so he needed his target to move away from the House of Evolution before proceeding with his plan)

Days went on, everything was distorted

Ex-investigator was withdrawn and in a daze

He felt like he was in hell and wanted to get out of there

When Dr. Genus realized that his experiment failed, he decided to let Subject No. 66 go

The scientist warned that it'd be pointless for him to try to take down the House of Evolution

No one would recognize or believe him

He had no evidence

And the scientist would keep his eyes on him

Nevertheless, Zombieman wanted freedom and soon got it

He was finally free

But it felt strange

As if he was there and at the same time he wasn't

Like he was carrying someone else's body

And that these were not his sensations

Zombieman tried to find work or at least to take part-time jobs

It was to no avail since everyone got scared of him and took him for a monster

He felt like his world had crushed and didn't know what to do

And then the Hero Association started searching for heroes

Maybe it was his chance at a normal life?

Plus, his combat and weapon skills from his past life and his new body's abilities would come in handy

Zombieman was right: he successfully defeated monsters

People even started admiring him and stopped looking at him as a monster!

Finally, he started his new life as an S-class hero...

For some reason, I headcanon that future King didn't have a father while growing up

However, he was basking in love from his mom and grandma

Moreover, they didn't have any financial problems and lived quite happily together

And the boy never felt the need for a dad's love

Yeah, it was sad that his family wasn't complete, but his life was still great

His school life was okay too

He was a calm, quiet pupil who liked to read manga or play PSP games during breaks

And what if I told you that his reputation was also built just like his hero one?

It was made by accidents

For example, when he'd be asked in the middle of a lesson, he'd just say a random number or words that were correct

During tests, he'd also sometimes pick random answer options that turned out to be the right ones

Even at PE classes he'd accidentally throw balls right into the goal

In other words, he was always lucky

Soon, teachers started to like him and cut him some slack

As for his peers, they'd idolize him and attempt to become his friends

Future King realized that he was walking on thin ice

What if he gave a wrong hint to someone?

What if he failed in front of everyone?

What if he wasn't lucky on the exam?

So he avoided any communication and closed himself off in anime, manga and videogames

But still, he used the perks that came with his reputation

In any case, he both hoped that he'd start "a new life" in game designer college and that his reputation would work for him

Much to his surprise, the same happened at the college: his luck didn't leave him

So future King got used to it, but he still was anxious to speak to people

Even after finishing the college, his "curse' haunted him

He'd be assigned to different game projects that turned out successful and brought in money

That let the man rent his own apartment and live there, going outside only when necessary

He felt too much pressure from other people

Because of his reputation, he'd have more and more responsibilities

But there was another reason why he wouldn't leave his apartment: monsters

He was scared of them

One day, he was just going to a game store when a monster attack happened and he was injured

Luckily, there was a man in blue sports clothes that defeated the creature and calmed him down

However, future King wouldn't leave his home for weeks after this accident

When he gained the courage to go to the anime shop, another monster attack happened

But he wasn't hurt and, moreover, couldn't even register how the monster had been killed

Similar cases would happen from time to time

Rumors about him were spreading among cities

One day, he heard a knock at the door

These were representatives of the Hero Association

The man thought they came for his soul because he would steal credit from a hero

But it wasn't his intention! People started making up stories, not him!

In any case, he was ready to beg for forgiveness

However, delegates didn't come to scold him

On the contrary, they came to hire him as an S-class hero

What?

The man was stunned for a moment, but then agreed

Only after the agents went away did he realize what had happened

He couldn't think straight, and that was why he gave his consent

Though he didn't try to change his answer and just "accepted his fate"

Saitama & Genos & Speed-o'-Sound Sonic

Garou & Metal Bat & Amai Mask

Flashy Flash & Zombieman & King

Saitama & Genos & Speed-o'-Sound Sonic

Garou & Metal Bat & Amai Mask

Flashy Flash & Zombieman & King

1. I don't know what to write in some scenarios. It's not rare for people to request smaus that either are more suitable for headcanons or just hard for me to depict in general. The main problem in smaus is that I can't portray characters' feelings. While in headcanons I can write about their thoughts and emotions, in smaus I only have messages. And unfortunately, it's impossible for me to put context I have in my mind into texts. That's why it's possible that what comes out is different for me and for readers. Because again, the picture in my head can contrast with what readers see. However, I try to put details into words, emojis, message time and other stuff to create the needed mood or put more "depth" into smaus. 2. Some of the characters' reactions are initially shorter. There are cases where I believe that OPM men would react with just a few messages. But would it be entertaining to read? No. So I try to extend chats with them because I try to make equal length for all characters (as much as possible + as long as it sticks to their behaviour in my opinion). Let's agree that it wouldn't be fair for some characters to "receive less attention" than others. Imagine that your favourite man has a few messages meanwhile others have way more. That would be disappointing, wouldn't it? 3. I don't like some of the ideas. Yeah, I'm going to be honest with you: for some requests I get excited, for some I don't. It's just a personal taste, nothing is wrong with that. That's why I complete asks even if they can be a bit boring for me. Knowing that someone wants their idea to be made by ME means a lot, so I think it's unfair not to compelete requests just because I'm not thrilled about them. But don't get me wrong, it doesn't mean I do a slipshod job. I put my soul into every smau🫶 4. Character's reactions are almost the same. In some cases, I believe that most men react the same way, but it wouldn't be interesting to read the same thing over and over, right? So I try to make their responses different which is sometimes rather tiring. 5. Making smaus takes a lot of time. I spend hours while making texts😬 I'm not sure why it takes so long to complete them, but I think there are three main reasons. Firstly, I can't just lock in and do everything fast (signs of ADHD?). I get distracted and simply need a small "break" between characters. Secondly, I need some time to "get into character" and think through their reaction. And I won't lie, sometimes it's difficult because I can't decide which of their responses are more spot on (this is also the reason why I need to "cool down" between characters). Thirdly, English is not my native language. I'm not sure if it's the case, but still. 6. It's impossible to keep the same quality over time. When I started doing smaus, I had more free time and had more energy in me. Now, things have changed. I have more responsibilities and projects to work on. But making smaus and writing headcanons is my hobby, and as long as I have supportive readers and I'm into OPM fandom, I'll continue posting. I think that's all I wanted to say. Again, it makes me sad that the quality of smaus has decreased, I'm sorry💔😞 Maybe you can tell me more about what exactly has changed for the worse? Maybe it's something fixable😊 And dear anons who sent me requests, please keep in mind that I LOVE ALL of your asks. So don't be overthinking "Omg, what if she doesn't like my request? What if she was speaking about me?" Firstly, it's not your problem. Secondly, all I'm trying to say is that I like some ideas more than others🤷‍♀️ Thirdly, like I've already mentioned, I appreciate that you reach out to me and send requests😚 Hope this helps! Have a nice day!🫰

Saitama & Genos & Speed-o'-Sound Sonic

Garou & Metal Bat & Amai Mask

Flashy Flash & Zombieman & King

Saitama & Genos & Speed-o'-Sound Sonic

Garou & Metal Bat & Amai Mask

Flashy Flash & Zombieman & King

Saitama & Genos & Speed-o'-Sound Sonic

Garou & Metal Bat & Amai Mask

Flashy Flash & Zombieman & King