Yess ofcc pooks!! these are really fun to write

a/n: what kind of reactions do you wanna see more from Katsuki?

Bakugou slouched back in his chair like he owns the place, one arm hooked lazily over the back of yours, fingers just barely brushing your shoulder.

“Don’t make this stupid,” he mutters under his breath as you shuffle your cue cards.

You grin. “No promises.”

Across from you, the interviewer beams at the camera. “Welcome back! Today we’re here with Dynamight to react to anonymous personality traits and decide if it’s a Green flag or red flag.”

Bakugou scoffs. “This is stupid.”

“Oh, it will be but have fun,” you say sweetly.

He side-eyes you. “I can leave.”

“You won’t.”

The interviewer claps lightly. “Let’s begin!”

“Someone who gets extremely competitive over small things.”

Bakugou doesn’t even hesitate.

“Red flag.”

You snort.

He shoots you a glare. “What?”

“Nothing. Go on.”

“It’s annoying,” he continues, leaning forward slightly. “Like—if you’re gonna compete, at least make it worth something. Nobody cares if you’re losing your mind over, I don’t know, who walks faster or some crap.”

You raise a brow. “Didn’t you race me to the elevator this morning?”

“That was different.”

“You tripped over your own foot.”

“I didn’t—” He stops, jaw tightening. “Shut up.”

The interviewer is visibly trying not to laugh. “Final answer?”

“Red flag,” Bakugou snaps.

You hum, making a note on your card. “Interesting.”

“Someone who remembers small details about people even if they pretend they don’t care.”

There’s a pause.

Bakugou leans back again, eyes narrowing slightly. “…That’s a green flag.”

“Oh?” you tilt your head. “Why?”

He shrugs, but it’s stiff. “Means they’re paying attention.”

“Even if they act like they don’t care?”

“Especially then.” His gaze flicks to you for half a second before darting away. “People who don’t care don’t remember shit.”

You smile a little, softer this time.

The interviewer nods. “So—green flag?”

“Yeah,” he mutters. “Obviously.”

“Yeah, really.”

“Someone who acts mean but does nice things when nobody’s watching.”

Bakugou’s expression goes flat.

“…That’s—” he starts, then stops.

You wait.

The interviewer waits.

He exhales sharply through his nose. “That’s… fine.”

You grin. “Fine?”

“It’s a green flag, idiot,” he snaps. “What, you want people to do nice shit for attention? That’s worse.”

“Mm,” you nod thoughtfully. “So being secretly nice is good.”

“I didn’t say secretly nice”

“You literally did.”

“I said—” He cuts himself off, scowling. “You’re twisting it.”

“Am I?”

He glares at you, but there’s a faint pink creeping up the tips of his ears.

“Someone who yells a lot but means well.”

You don’t even try to hide your smile this time.

Bakugou notices immediately. “Why are you looking at me like that.”

“No reason,” you say.

“Oi.”

The interviewer is practically vibrating. “Your answer, Dynamight?”

Bakugou clicks his tongue, looking annoyed—but not dismissive.

“…Depends.”

“On?” you prompt.

“If they actually mean well,” he says. “Words don’t matter if their actions back it up.”

You soften, just a little.

“And if they do?” the interviewer presses.

Bakugou shrugs. “Then it’s a green flag.”

You hum. “Even if they’re loud and kind of mean about it?”

He leans in slightly, eyes sharp. “You got a problem with loud?”

“Never said that.”

“Good.”

The interviewer shuffles their cards, barely containing their excitement. “Alright final question.”

You glance down at your own card, then back up at Bakugou.

“Okay,” you say, voice a little too innocent. “Last one.”

“Would you consider someone who is competitive, secretly attentive, refuses help, acts mean but is actually kind, and yells a lot… a green flag or a red flag?”

Bakugou stares at you.

The silence stretches.

The interviewer slowly lowers their cue cards.

“…That’s not one person,” he says finally.

You tilt your head. “It is.”

“Bullshit.”

“Answer the question.”

He crosses his arms, eyes narrowing as he thinks.

“...They sound,” he starts slowly, “like a pain in the ass.”

You bite back a laugh.

“But,” he continues, jaw tightening slightly, “if they actually care, if they prove it, then…”

He exhales.

“…green flag.”

You grin. “Yeah?”

“Yeah.”

You lean a little closer, bumping your knee against his. “Good.”

His eyes flick to you. “Why.”

You hold up your card.

On it, in bold letters:

Dynamight.

There’s a silence.

Then—

“—OI.”

You burst out laughing.

Bakugou’s face goes red.

“You set me up,” he accuses.

But he doesn’t pull his arm away from behind your chair.

If anything, his hand settles more firmly against your shoulder.

What I want you all to pay attention to is the first question though, cause I’m sure you’ll notice some important names missing, and before anyone freaks out;

He is only showing us a glimpse.

While the characters mentioned play vital roles, I don’t think they’re the most important. 

Obviously Bakugou and Todoroki are going to be some of the most vital roles in the final arc, so he isn’t going to mention them and give it away. 

Also, if you pay attention to his mention of the of the izuocha drawing, he specifies “IF he were to explore it deeper” now obviously he could be holding back information so there isn’t any spoilers, but it just seems like he might not have much interest in further exploring Deku and Ochako’s relationship outside of where it currently is. Not to mention that drawing for the exhibition was for aesthetic and not canon. So while we might get SOMETHING, it probably won’t be that image. 

Interview of Hori-Sensei. It is a bit sad, Don't you think?

Also, this is in response to my previous post about the hand grabbing scene compared to the movie. Does it make sense now?

Here’s the whole interview with both the Japanese and English voice for Izuku Midoriya (Deku).

This Anime News Network interview features the two voice actors behind Deku: Daiki Yamashita (Japanese dub) and Justin Briner (English Funimation Dub).

I just wanted to bring out this interview. But before we begin, I’m just going to say that since I watch Boku no Hero Academia subbed, I hold a bit of bias. Since I did crop a few parts out, you will find that Justin Briner might have said a few additional things in the interview, so if you want to get a few more comments from him, check out the original article! I tried to keep it even for the most part though.

I will also be including some additional posts, sources, videos, etc. of things that relate to this interview regarding the Japanese cast of My Hero Academia. I tried to limit myself to put under ten links and failed... sorry about that! Hopefully, you’ll find something you might like though!

[...] = additional words in their answer that I felt wasn’t crucial

10 wings, 10 questions

“Welcome to Hot Ones, the show with hot questions and even hotter wings. I’m your host Ren Hoh.

The set glowed under studio lights, a neat lineup of sauces climbing in intensity down the table.

“Today, we’re joined by Japan’s number 5 hero, Bakugou Katsuki.

Bakugou leaned back in his chair, a smirk already pulling at his mouth.

“Tch. Finally, something that’s not a damn press conference.”

A small laugh slipped from Ren. “I like the honesty.”

“Anyways. We’ve got ten wings, ten sauces, working our way up in heat. You ready?

Bakugou snorted, already reaching forward. “Quit talking and let’s start eating.”

🔥 Wing 1

Ren watched him take the first bite with zero hesitation.

“Alright we’ve had a lot of heroes come through here but you might be the first who actually looks excited. You look like you actually like this setup what makes this better than a normal interview for you?”

Bakugou chewed unfazed.

“I guess that it’s something that I can do He gestured lazily with the wing.”

He swallowed leaning back.

“Those other interviews sit there answer the same recycled crap smile for the cameras. This is better. You ask I eat I answer. Done.”

“and the food’s not trash.”

Ren nodded. Strong start.

🔥 Wing 2

Bakugou didn’t even wait grabbing the next wing.

“You’re known for having let’s call it a strong personality Ren said. What’s a pet peeve that instantly sets you off?”

Bakugou scoffed.

“People who talk big and can’t back it up.”

A big bite.

“Or when someone’s in the way hesitating overthinking slowing everything down. He clicked his tongue. If you’re gonna act then act.”

🔥 Wing 3

Ren leaned forward slightly. “There’s always behind the scenes moments fans never see what’s a moment during training that shouldn’t have worked but did?”

Bakugou huffed out a short laugh.

“Dunno if they’d air it but there was this one training exercise.”

He wiped his hands already amused.

“Extras thought it’d be funny to surprise attack me. Planned the whole thing out.”

A sharp grin spread.

“I figured it out in like ten seconds. Waited til they jumped me then blasted all of em at once.”

He shrugged.

“They were pissed. Said I ruined it.”

Ren smiled. “Sounds about right.”

🔥 Wing 4

Another wing down.

“You’ve spent a lot of time around your classmates Ren said. Who gets under your skin the most on a daily basis and why haven’t you blown up at them yet?”

Bakugou exhaled through his nose.

“Dunno. There’s a few.”

A pause.

“Deku’s annoying as hell. Always muttering always analyzing.”

He clicked his tongue.

“But he doesn’t quit. So whatever.”

A glance at the wing.

“Still annoying.” he laughs to himself.

🔥 Wing 5

Ren nodded toward the next wing. “In a real fight what annoys you more a weak opponent or someone who almost matches you but falls short?”

Bakugou answered immediately.

“The second one.”

His eyes sharpened slightly.

“A weak opponent’s just a waste of time.”

Another bite.

“But someone who almost gets there.”

A small dangerous grin.

“That’s irritating. Means they could’ve been more.”

🔥 Wing 6

Ren watched him closely now as he reached for the next wing.

“How you holding up? You feeling the heat?”

Bakugou laughs.

“Nah shits light.”

“Alright I like the confidence. Let’s more on to another question.”

“You’ve had rivals teammates people pushing you. Who forces you to be better even when you don’t feel like it.”

Bakugou paused mid chew.

A brief glance away.

“Deku.”

“He’s always there. Keeps pushing. His jaw tightened slightly. Makes you keep up.”

He grabbed his drink.

“Don’t read into it.”

Ren raised his brows slightly but let it pass.

“Noted.”

🔥 Wing 7

Ren didn’t reach for a question right away this time he was watching.

“You’re not even slowing down.” he said half laughing. “Most people are hitting the milk by now.”

Bakugou scoffed already grabbing the next wing.

“What can I say I like food.”

A bite no hesitation.

“And spice. These are nothing.”

“Nothing” he says Ren muttered glancing at the camera. “Alright tough guy let’s test that.”

He leaned forward slightly.

“You put a lot into training into being the best but outside of all that what do you actually enjoy?”

Bakugou paused mid chew for a second longer than usual.

A small click of Bakugou’s tongue.

“I cook.”

Ren blinked. “You cook?”

“Yeah” Bakugou shot back like it should be obvious. “I’m not eating garbage every day.”

Another bite.

“Helps clear your head. You control everything heat timing flavor.”

Bakugou smirked slightly.

🔥 Wing 8

Ren noticed the pace hadn’t changed but Bakugou’s ears were just a little red now.

“Alright” Ren said casually. “This is where we start getting into dangerous territory.”

Bakugou snorted. “Tch try it.”

Ren didn’t hesitate.

“You don’t seem like someone who wastes time on people so what does it take for you to actually date someone?”

Bakugou froze for half a second.

Then he kept eating.

“Why do you care?”

Ren shrugged. “People wanna know. You’re intense, you’re competitive does that translate or are you secretly—-“

“Don’t finish that sentence.”

“Soft…” Ren finished anyway.

Bakugou shot him a look then a pause.

“Yeah.”

Ren blinked slightly. “Oh straight answer. I respect it.”

Bakugou shrugged still chewing.

“Wasn’t a big deal.@

Ren tilted his head. “Didn’t last?”

“No.”

“We weren’t aligned.”

Ren nodded slowly. “Meaning…?”

Bakugou exhaled through his nose clearly already over explaining.

“Didn’t have the same priorities.”

“Didn’t want the same things.”

A pause.

“No point dragging that out.”

Ren hummed.

Then Ren’s expression shifted just slightly.

“But things are different now?”

Bakugou’s eyes flicked up.

Ren continued casual but deliberate.

“Because your current partner people have been noticing.”

A small grin.

“Ever since a few interviews back the comments have been blowing up. People love you two.”

Bakugou clicked his tongue but there was no real bite to it.

“Extras need hobbies.”

Ren laughed. “Oh they’ve got one. It’s you.”

“So how’s that been?”

“It’s been great. Never thought I’d love and admire someone so much.”

“She handles her own shit and work responsibilities and she doesn’t slack off.”

Another bite.

“And she actually makes time. Doesn’t half ass anything.”

Ren nodded

Bakugou wiped his hand continuing without being pushed now.

“I don’t have to question where I stand with her.”

That one landed heavier.

Ren’s expression softened just slightly.

That matters to you.

Obviously Bakugou said like it was stupid to think otherwise. I’m not dealing with mixed signals and guessing games.

A small pause then he added.

And she keeps up.

Ren smiled. There it is.

Bakugou shot him a look.

Don’t start.

I’m not I’m agreeing with you Ren said. That’s a high bar.

Good Bakugou replied immediately. It should be.

Another bite slower now but steady.

And she doesn’t get intimidated. Most people do.

Ren tilted his head. By you

Tch yeah.

She doesn’t.

Silence for a second.

Then more quietly but still firm.

She calls me out when I’m being an ass.

Ren let out a small laugh. That must happen often.

Bakugou smirked slightly.

Enough.

And you listen Ren pushed.

Bakugou paused just briefly.

Yeah.

Ren blinked. Wow.

Don’t make it a thing Bakugou snapped but there was no real heat behind it.

Another bite.

I wanna be good for her.

There it was.

That’s probably the most honest answer you’ve given all day.

Bakugou grabbed his drink rolling his eyes.

Tch it’s not that deep.

Ren smiled.

Yeah sure it isn’t.

🔥 Wing 9

Ren watched him closely as he reached for the next wing.

Alright he said leaning back slightly. Now I’m actually curious.

Bakugou glanced at him. About what.

You Ren replied. Because everything you’ve said so far drive standards not wasting time

He gestured loosely.

You don’t strike me as someone who just wings it.

Bakugou scoffed taking a bite.

No shit.

Ren smiled. So let’s talk about it.

A small pause.

What’s the end goal for you

Bakugou didn’t answer immediately but he didn’t brush it off either.

He chewed slower this time.

Thinking.

Number one he said.

Ren nodded. Still the top

Bakugou shot him a look.

The hell do you mean still

Ren laughed lightly. Alright fair.

But he didn’t move on.

And after that

That’s where it shifted.

Bakugou paused not long but enough to matter.

He wiped his hand once before answering.

A life that actually works.

Ren tilted his head. Define that.

Bakugou exhaled through his nose.

Not chaos. Not half finished shit.

A beat of quiet.

Something solid.

Ren watched him more carefully now.

And that includes

Bakugou didn’t hesitate this time.

Her.

Simple.

Direct.

Ren’s brows lifted slightly but he didn’t interrupt.

Bakugou kept going like it was obvious.

I’m not building anything without her in it.

Another bite.

Doesn’t make sense.

Ren leaned forward a bit. So you’ve thought about it long term.

Bakugou gave him a look.

Obviously.

A pause.

Then more specific more grounded.

House. Stability. Kids maybe.

Ren blinked.

That one actually caught him off guard.

Wait kids

Bakugou frowned slightly.

Don’t make it weird.

I’m not I just people wouldn’t expect that from you.

Tch. That’s their problem.

Another bite slower now.

I’m not half assing anything. If I’m doing it I’m doing it right.

Ren nodded still a little surprised but smiling now.

So this isn’t just we’ll see what happens.

No.

Flat certain.

It’s happening.

Bakugou shrugged grabbing his drink.

Ren shook his head amused.

She know all this

Bakugou paused for half a second then smirked just a little.

She will.

🔥 Wing 10

“Alright” he said “final wing.” He smiled sliding the last wing forward.

“Finally.”

“Don’t sound so excited. This is where people break.”

“Not happening.”

He grabbed the wing.

Ren watched closely.

He took a full bite

and for the first time all interview

there was a pause.

A sharp inhale.

Then a rough cough.

“Tch— fuck…that’s got a kick.-“

Ren’s head snapped up immediately.

Bakugou turned slightly waving him off as he coughed once more grabbing his drink.

“you good?” Ren asked half laughing.

Bakugou leaned back in his chair sucking in a breath through his teeth before taking a long drink.

Then he straightened rolling his shoulder like nothing happened.

“Aight I’m good.”

Ren grinned. “You sure”

Bakugou shot him a look there was still a faint flush on his ears now more obvious than before.

“You almost got me there.”

That got a laugh out of Ren and the crew behind the camera.

“Almost.” Ren repeated. Man I heard that cough.

Tch. Doesn’t count.

Ren shook his head smiling.

Alright alright since you survived last question.

Bakugou wiped his hand still composed despite the lingering heat.

Ask it.

Ren leaned forward slightly tone shifting less teasing now.

You’ve made it clear you don’t waste time on things that don’t matter. You walked away from something that didn’t meet your standards.

But this

He gestured slightly.

This relationship you show up for it. You back it. You’re proud of it.

Bakugou’s eyes flicked up steady.

So answer this straight. What makes this one worth it

Silence.

Not long but deliberate.

Bakugou exhaled once slower now heat still sitting in his chest.

She chose me.

Ren didn’t interrupt.

Not halfway Bakugou continued. Not unsure.

His grip tightened slightly around the bone.

She knew exactly what she was getting into and stayed.

And I chose her. I don’t do things halfway he added voice steady again. Not fights. Not wins.

A small pause.

Not this either.

That sat heavy in a good way.

Ren leaned back letting out a quiet damn under his breath.

Yeah that’s a finish right there.

Bakugou scoffed lightly reaching for his drink again.

Tch. Told you it was easy.

Ren laughed. You coughed.

Once.

Twice.

Doesn’t matter.

Ren shook his head still smiling.

I gotta say you might be the first person who actually enjoyed this.

Bakugou smirked slightly.

Food was good.Questions weren’t terrible either.

Ren blinked then laughed.

I’m taking that as the highest compliment I’m gonna get.

You should.

There was a brief pause then Ren glanced off camera.

Alright he said like he just remembered something. Before we wrap

Bakugou narrowed his eyes slightly.

What.

Ren grinned.

We’ve got one last surprise.

Bakugou immediately looked unimpressed.

Tch. Don’t start.

Ren ignored him turning slightly.

Alright you can come out.

There was movement behind the cameras.

And then

you stepped out.

Bakugou froze.

His eyes locked on you instantly.

The hell

Ren was already laughing.

Yeah so she’s been here the whole time.

Bakugou sat up a little straighter staring.

You knew about this he asked eyes narrowing slightly at you now.

You shrugged trying not to laugh.

Maybe.

He clicked his tongue dragging a hand through his hair.

A pause.

you heard all that

Ren cut in immediately grinning.

Oh all of it.

Bakugou shot him a look.

I wasn’t asking you.

You stepped a little closer smiling.

Yeah I did.

A small silence.

For once Bakugou didn’t have a quick comeback.

His ears were definitely red now.

Tch.

He looked away for a second then back at you.

Don’t make it weird.

You laughed softly. I’m not.

You moved closer to the table glancing at the wings.

You actually ate all of those

Bakugou scoffed like that was the focus now.

Yeah. Easy.

Ren choked out a laugh. He coughed.

Once.

Twice.

Bakugou shot him another look then glanced back at you.

They weren’t that bad. Anyways you look really nice today. He pressed a soft kiss on the top of her head

Why thank you suki

Ren looked between the two of you grinning.

Alright yeah we’re ending it there before I get kicked out of this relationship.

Bakugou snorted.

Good idea.

Ren turned back to camera.

Daiki Yamashita interview - Da Vinci magazine 8/2024 issue

Rough TL under the cut