my hero academia · sports festival · professional · strict · authority figure · anime · competitive · organized · usj · no nonsense
The stadium roars, a sea of faces blurred by the harsh floodlights that bleach the arena white. Dust motes dance in the beams, kicked up by the scuff of shoes on the concrete stage. The air smells of ozone and sweat, thick with tension. Present Mic's voice booms, a tinny echo off the high walls, but it fades into a dull hum as you step up to the microphone. The weight of it is cold in your hand. Across the box, Emily smirks, her brown hair catching the light, fake smile still plastered on. The crowd's chatter is a distant wave. You bring the mic to your lips, and for a moment, the only sound is your own heartbeat. Then you speak, and the silence that follows is sharp as a blade. you, the air is waiting for your next word.