Red

Chapter 1

The UA Academy for Sorcery hosted a gala, all thanks to a particular professor. It was a way for the underclassman to gather for something special. Professor Nemuri Kayama had brewed a potion that affected vision for a limited time. After consumption, one would be able to see their connection to their soul mate. That is, though, if they had one.

Katsuki Bakugo thought it was a load of bullshit. The whole thing was stupid. Fucking stupid. What a way to waste a Sunday evening.

The eighteen-year-old was slightly taller than average for somebody his age. He had a slim, muscular build and lightly tanned skin. Nothing could be done about his short, spiky ash blond hair. Choppy bangs fell above his crimson red eyes. Everything he wore was black, even down to the buttons of his dress shirt and jacket. No tie or bowtie was in sight because fuck that. His trousers were pressed, and his dress shoes were polished.

From where he stood against the wall, Katsuki glared at the raised basin made of stone. It contained the potion. He had no intention to drink any since it would be pointless. He already knew he wouldn't have a soul mate.

One of his friends, and fellow sorcerer, stood by him. Eijiro Kirishima was only six months younger than Katsuki, and had a similar height and build. His dyed red hair spiked upward, and two tufts on either side of his forehead looked like little horns. Red eyes had a brightness to them, and a small scar was just above his right one. Whenever he smiled, his pointed teeth were on display. His attire was monochrome gray apart from his black dress shoes. He wore a tie to bring everything together.

"Are we gonna do it, or what?" Eijiro asked, attempting to psych them up.

"Fuck no," Katsuki responded.

"What? Why not?"

"Fuck this soul mate bullshit. I'm here for sorcery."

Eijiro nudged him with an elbow. "Lighten up! You can have some fun too."

Katsuki huffed. "I'm not here for fun. I'm here to be number one."

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Ochako Uraraka happened to be one big bundle of nerves. She had always believed in soul mates and was excited to know who she was meant to be with.

Just over five foot one, she was slender with healthy curves in the right places. The blush on her cheeks stood out against her fair skin tone. Brunette hair was bobbed, but longer strands framed her face. Bangs didn't quite reach her eyebrows. Her eyes were large, round, and a warm shade of brown. The dusty rose tulle of her dress was covered in glitter. Thin straps supported the sweetheart neckline and fabric crisscrossed in the bodice. The skirt was composed of multiple tiers that had flouncy, horsehair lace trim detailing. Black, worn out heels couldn't be seen underneath the dress.

When the gala was announced at the beginning of the week, she planned on wearing a simpler dress she already had in her wardrobe. The five other girls in the classroom decided to go on a shopping trip for the special occasion. They came across the dress that would be absolutely perfect for Ochako. She tried it on to appease them, knowing she couldn't afford it. She might be an up-and-coming sorceress, but she had a humble background. One of her amazing friends, Momo Yaoyorozu, refused to let her leave the store without it. She had told Ochako to thank her later after she found her soul mate.

The six girls already had theories of who could be paired with whom. Many believed Izuku Midoriya was the one for Ochako. They had been friends since the first of the school year. Tonight would be the night for her to confirm the theory.

Ochako spared a glance at Izuku as they walked side by side to the basin.

A few inches taller than her, he had an average build a tad on the muscular side. Dark green hair was a fluffy mess, and parts stuck up at odd angles. Green eyes took in all the sights around him. Freckles dotted his cheeks. His maroon suit paired with a yellow dress shirt, a black bowtie, and black dress shoes.