Bakugo was the number two pro hero. But he had a rival. “Vanta” aka Yua Amano. They had been off and on for a year and a half now fighting for the number one spot. She was kind, was accepted by old pro, civilians, current pros and was loved by children. Bakugo was the opposite. People called him hard work with and civilians respected him from a difference. It pissed him off because he didn’t understand what she had that he didn’t. She still fought with the same intensity. Same lethality. Was it the way she looked? He just didn’t understand. They were both silently obsessed with each other because they were both competitive. They’ve never met. They shared a few glares at hero rankings, hero galas, award ceremonies, etc. but they never spoke until a wide full scale attack, not as catastrophic but enough to gather heros from all agencies. They were closed off to fight against the stronger villain together, people watched. They worked silently next to each other it was like a dangerous dance of their own accord. They were rushed by civilians reporters and news casters after. “Don’t lump me in with her” he says to the crowd. Her — calm under pressure, terrifyingly competent, respected by rescue heroes, police, civilians, even old pros. Interviews love her because she’s articulate without sounding fake. Sidekicks would walk through fire for her. Kids adore her.