AsdFGHJKL!!!! YES!! OMG This Is Amazing!!

ed sheeran’s “i don’t care” feels like a song that fits bakugou and kariage perfectly. like,,, it could be baku to kari or the other way around and it’d still make sense

asdfghjk oh my?? oh my gosh, you’re right?? im?? like you said, the lyrics could go both ways and still make complete sense???

Then you take my hand / Finish my drink, say, “Shall we dance?” (Hell, yeah) just spells out Kariage being a smug asshole wanting to show off Katsuki.

You know I love you, did I ever tell ‘ya? feels so Katsuki to me?? like, we all know he says things more with actions than words, but I feel like, if he were ever to get into a relationship, he’d wanna make sure his partner knows what he feels. I mean, Katsuki could be really insecure, I think, and he wouldn’t want people interpreting his feelings wrong, so he’d do his best to show what he means outright.

I always feel like I’m nobody, mmm / Who wants to fit in anyways? is one of those lines that just fits for both of them, y’know? Like, Katsuki is very prideful and says that he’s one of the strongest, but I think, especially post-Sludge Villain, post-Sports Festival, and post-Kamino/kidnapping, he’d have some second thoughts. However, like always, he’d bounce back - he’d see those comments about him being villainous when he shouts and curses, and probably does it twofold, because who wants to be a cookie cutter hero?

With Kariage, I think when he was younger, he was told that he’d never be anything special with a relatively weak Quirk like Smoke, but after befriending Katsuki and realizing that people don’t know shit, he’d pursue his dream of being a Hero regardless of the criticism.

‘Cause I don’t care when I’m with my baby, yeah / All the bad things disappear / And you’re making me feel like maybe I am somebody is just so sweet?? Like, we’ve established that Kariage’s home situation is, like, bad, and the only good thing that came from it was his baby sister. However, just thinking about the fact that Katsuki makes him feel like he could be something greater than an abused kid from the slums makes me so soft.

And?? Katsuki feeling safe around Kariage because he’s one of the few people he knows will never expose his secrets or call him a villain or think him an irredeemable monster?? Katsuki knowing Kariage sees past his abrasive exterior and loves him to his core?? Katsuki loving the fact that Kariage will never expect him to change the way he is, and loves him for who he truly is?? Immaculate.

I can deal with the bad nights / When I’m with my baby, yeah just gives me the uwu’s. Like, imagine: it’s one of the many cold, rainy nights that Kariage has come to the Bakugou’s home, sporting busted lips, a bloody nose, or bruised cheeks, with Kanji huddling for warmth under his sopping wet hoodie. Katsuki doesn’t even have to ask about what happened, already knows about his deadbeat dad and alcoholic mom, he just invites the siblings in. He makes them a hot meal, and when they cuddle up together under the covers, things aren’t perfect, but they’re better.

And Katsuki?? I’m just tearfully thinking about him waking from one of his many nightmares (sludge, muzzle, death, fear, hurt, villain) and his first instinct is to call up Kariage. Maybe they don’t even talk, but Katsuki can always fall back asleep to the sound of Kariage breathing, safe, alive. He doesn’t get nightmares the rest of the night.

lastly: ‘Cause I don’t care as long as you just hold me near / You can take me anywhere / And you’re making me feel like I’m loved by somebody - these lines have so much potential?? Like, it shows how much trust they’d have in each other, especially Katsuki trusting in Kariage?? Because, I mean, Katsuki thrives off being in control of any given situation - as soon as that control begins to slip, he starts feeling at a loss - so Katsuki trusting Kariage enough that he’d let the boy take him anywhere, surprise him with anything?? Perfection.

And, Kariage finally being loved by someone who doesn’t have to love him?? I mean, his parents are shitty, and kids like Kanji love anyone who loves them, so having Katsuki - someone who doesn’t owe Kariage anything - love him is amazing.

Gosh, I really spent like two hours analyzing these lyrics, didn’t I? Anyways, this was fun!! I know you didn’t ask for this, but I’m really hoping you like this bcuz personally, I lowkey teared up at the possibilities <33

okay but consider,,,,

kariage and bakugou haven’t talked in a long time. after katsuki went to UA they lost contact and stopped talking to each other even though they were best friends. until one day katsuki is out with the bakusquad plus the rest of 1A. they’re at the mall just looking around having a fun time. until someone pushed bakugo. they were just messing around but he got caught off balance and fell. and landed in someone’s arms. he looks up and sees kariage who has changed so much but is still the same old bad boy he definitely didn’t have a crush on. but he caught him like his knight in shining armor.

“guess you’ve fallen for me huh”

and all katsuki can do is blush while he stares at those dark brown eyes that used to be so familiar.

If you guys catch me replying to asks like a month late, no you didn’t <33 No, but, for real, I love this. Like, Katsuki and Kariage losing contact despite being best friends is just so sad and real, because you know it had to have affected Katsuki a lot. After all, they’d been friends since they were kids, add Katsuki’s obvious need for affection and desire to be understood onto that and Katsuki’s probably feeling pretty shitty. But, since there’s no way to get back into contact with Kari, he’s left feeling so lonely, not that he’d ever willingly admit it. And, on some random day, he’s out with the idiot brigade and the rest of his loser class at the mall. And, like always, they’re always so touchy-feely. He doesn’t understand how they could just poke and nudge and shove at each other so easily when touch, for Katsuki, hasn’t felt right in a whole year. Hasn’t felt good or safe and warm, which is why he dodges, ducks, bends away from the wayward, wandering hands of his classmates. And, then, out of nowhere, Shitty Hair knocks into him. Katsuki knows immediately that it wasn’t purposeful - unlike the other idiots, Kirishima knows to respect his boundaries, and he doesn’t go out of his way to tease and touch him when Katsuki obviously doesn’t want it - because Shitty Hair jolts away right after and opens his mouth to apologize. It doesn’t matter, though, because Katsuki’s already tripped forward and he’s falling and -

Someone catches him.

It wasn’t necessary, of course. Katsuki’s a Hero-in-training, he would’ve easily been able to regain his own balance if some random stranger wasn’t there to grab onto his waist and steady him. So, Katsuki straightens and looks up, already preparing to step back and put space between himself and the hands on him, and stops.

Because the person who caught Katsuki isn’t a stranger, and the feeling of the not-stranger’s hands on him suddenly don’t make him feel like bugs are crawling under the surface of his skin, doesn’t make him feel cold, doesn’t make him feel wrong. No, the touch feels nice, and the sheer surprise of that is what makes Katsuki stutter when he blurts out the name of the not-stranger, who’s hands are gripping him protectively: “K - Kariage?”

Kariage, the boy Katsuki used to visit arcades with, used to tell off for his nasty smoking habit, used to laugh with, used to love. Kariage, smelling of smoke and leather and the cheap vanilla cologne he used to wear back in middle school, with his messy undercut and pierced ears and half-lidded eyes, caught Katsuki. He grins down at the blond-haired boy, smug in a way Katsuki has missed, and huffs out a short laugh.

“Guess ya fell for me, huh?” he teases, dark eyes sparkling with mirth, and Katsuki can do nothing but fall in love all over again.

Pablo, Pablo, oh my God, Pablo. How’s it feel to own my entire heart just by drawing this? I freaking love them and I adore you from drawing this, you talented, amazing, astounding person. I just?? Kari’s half-lidded eyes and pierced ears? Immaculate, and I am absolutely envious of the way you draw proportions. Yasushi, with his absolutely amazing hair, slanted eyes, and smile? Bye, I’m in actual love. And, Seika? Pablo, Pablo, she’s beautiful. Her cute lil nose and fluffy hair and big eyes? Once again, I say this with as much feeling as possible: I love you from the bottom of my actual heart from drawing them so perfectly.

mmmmmm Katsucrew go brrrrrrrr

Why have I not heard of u before????? Undercut-kun is what I live for. U seem so amazing. I feel stupid.

Oh, no, please don’t feel stupid!! I’ve never posted anything on Tumblr because I usually just keep my ideas to myself or talk about them on Sif and Bunny’s servers, so that’s maybe why you haven’t seen my stuff? Regardless, you’re so freaking sweet!! <33

haha not me near to crying tears of joy because one of my favorite content creators acknowledged me im,,, i need some time to recover, my cheeks hurt from smiling so much and so wide and i am just so happy!!! asdfghjkl <33

hi uhm!!! before i get too shy, i just wanted to pop in and say i really really REALLY love your karibaku content and i appreciate so much, especially when it shows up on my dash because!!! it just!!! makes me so happy!!! :D so thanks you a lot for your contributions to our little rarepair, they always make me smile real big <33

Oh my god hi!!!! Thank you so so much, you’re such a sweetheart !! <3 I really love writing for those two idiots, it’s such a fun ship! And I love all the stuff you’ve created for them too, it’s so good!! <3 <3 <3

Hey!! This hurts! :D

No, but, seriously, I love this. Like, I’ve always really loved the concept of Person A getting into a relationship with Person B, but all of Person A’s friends/family don’t like Person B for some reason, because it is prime angst material. After all, who wants to chose between a lover and friends/family - they’re all people you love, just in different ways, but it hurts that none of them can get along for reasons you can’t understand.

And, the class not being the ones to like Kariage? Perfection. I love it. Just, the fact that the kids are Heroes-in-training, people who’re supposed to be the epitome of good, and yet they still make mistakes. They see Kari, in all his delinquent-esque self, with his cigarettes and piercings, and they immediately don’t like him, don’t even think to look past that to see his true, kind and funny nature. Add in their jealously from just how close Katsuki is to this two-bit thug, and you’ve got some serious animosity that they don’t even bother to try and hide.

And, oh my gosh, when Kirishima was the ome to overhear Kariage comforting Katsuki? Boom, my heart was hurting. Because, Kiri was supposed to be one of Katsuki’s friends, how didn’t he realize that he was hurting him?

But, I just love how the class, after hearing what happened from Kiri, make efforts to change their ways. They give Kariage a chance, and, yeah, he’s an absolute asshole, but he’s also funny and kind and he loved Katsuki so fucking much, and that’s something they all share with Kariage.

And him being best friends with Shinsou and Tokoyami (and, maybe Jirou to complete to Goth Squad 👀) is absolute gold, I freaking adore it.

📂 do you have anymore headcanons with kariage x bakugou? (preferably involving class 1-A but i’d be fine with anything) i love everything you write!!💗💗

Thank you so much sweetheart! x

The first time Kariage met the class they didn’t really like him. They kind of respected him for the way he could calm Katsuki down but the feelings of jealousy inside of them made it almost impossible to see just how kind and genuine he was. Along with that, they just didn’t think he was good for Katsuki’s image. The guy just looked like an absolute dickhead, and he fucking smoked, for gods sake. 

Their animosity disappeared the moment they overheard Katsuki talking to Kariage about it, though. 

It was Kirishima that heard them. Kariage was staying in the dorms for the night and Kirishima was just walking downstairs to get something to drink, but just as he was about to turn the corner and step into the common room he heard some sniffles and a deep, raspy voice.

“Come on, babe, you’re worryin’ ‘bout this way more than I am.”

“Shut the fuck up, it’s stupid, I know, but I just want you all to get along, I’m fucking tired of everyone talking shit about you everywhere we go and I’m tired of the looks and the way everyone’s arguing.”

“You’re too sweet, baby, just ignore ‘em.”

Kirishima ignored the sound of kisses being pressed against Katsuki’s face and he just went back to his room and sent a message after making a groupchat without Katsuki in it.

Guys, we fucked up.

After telling them what he heard the class changed immediately, they realized they’ve been absolute assholes and completely inconsiderate. They start to spend more time with Kariage, getting to know him and hanging out with him and straight away they fall in love with the guy. He’s a bit of a dick sometimes, sarcastic and with a dry sense of humour, but every time he talks about Katsuki his eyes light up and he gets this sappy smile on his face and they can’t dislike him after seeing that.

The person he gets along the best with is Tokoyami though, and later on Shinsou. They get together and revel in their goth/emo/punk aesthetics.

!! THIS!! GAB THIS IS PERFECT!!

OMG, I just asdfghjkl I love how they’re so careful with each other, that despite their years of being together, they know that having this secret little code makes sure that they never feel unsafe around each other!! I love the good communication trope, especially for these two. Also, can I please say that it’s amazing that the little code helps both of them? Like, it’s not one-sided, because it provides safety and security to both boys, I love it.

AND!! And the rest of the Katsucrew picking up the code? I love it, it’s so cute and in character for these little losers. Also, the little hint about their tree is so freaking adorable. And, AAHHHSDFGHJK the ending? I’m,, catch me crying the club. Perfection is overrated, they have each other,, I’m,,, sobbing. This is so cute!!! You’re such an angel for providing this <33

📁 undercut-kun x katsuki Jk jk jk haha Unless👀👀 (You're the only one feeding me with his ship😭)

(if you catch me replying to asks months late, nO YOU DIDN’T)

Kariage (undercut-kun) and Bakugou have been dating since middle school, it’s in context that they’ve spent years getting to know each other, working around one another’s insecurities and weaknesses. Kariage especially to Bakugou, after the sludge villain, sports festival, kidnapping, fights, etc., he’s been there.

He and Bakugou devised a code or secret language if you will, right after the sludge villain incident. Two consecutive taps must be done first if you’re going to initiate physical affection towards one another, and wait for 2 seconds if the other is going to shake their head as a no. If not, then the physical touch is welcome. 

This is done to not surprise Bakugou or Kariage at the sudden contact, to not activate their fight or flight response. This stemmed from Bakugou’s traumas of people grabbing him and Kariage with his abusive parents. It’s a simple secret act between the two of them, yet important nonetheless as it shows consent.

Another is four consecutive taps meaning that they feel unsafe or their anxiety is spiking up. No matter where they are or what they’re doing, they stop and try to leave (if they’re with other people) and goes to a certain safe place, like Bakugou’s room or under their tree at the park, until the person feels comfortable again. No questions asked between the two of them, they give the other space or affection depending on the mood and wait until they tap 2 times to signify they’re okay again.

With this, they built trust and boundaries, something Bakugou’s other friends may lack or ignore. They build comfort and protection, because no matter how strong Kariage seems to be, there are times when things become overbearing. They’ve been doing this for years and the other members of the Katsucrew or Aldera Gang (dubbed by @hitheryon) has caught up on their signs and makes it a habit to watch out for those subtle taps initiated to know how to cheer their friends up or to give them time and space.

Kariage and Bakugou know their friends have realized and seen their private codes already and they couldn’t be happier as the signs they use become an unspoken thing between the group. No questions asked, they’re simply there for one another. They might not be perfect, but they’ll go through everything and anything together.

I love your characters they are ♥ So what if... What if the class learns 'bout the bullying stuff and they turn away from Katsuki. He's not well after weeks of being ignored by teachers and badtreated by his classmates, Deku is trying to help but he can only do so much. He's struggling to be himself and the Katscrew notice, they notice how much more quiet he's being, and the 2 in UA notice the strange behavior in everyonelse. The final straw is Kat crying his eyes out with Kariage maybe?

Okay, so this is somewhat related to this ask, but I’d 100% be lying if I said I didn’t have a Spiteful (@lawgrain) AU with the Katsucrew 👀

Obviously, considering the story isn’t finished yet and I’ve got a very one-sided view of what’s happening in the fic, the concept’s not fully fleshed out, but it has some very general ideas, of course.

Karaige, Seika, and Henshuu are the first to figure out something’s not quite right. After all, Kariage’s the closest to Katsuki and both Seika and Henshuu are the two in the group who have the best grasp on the emotional situations in the crew. Everyone, even little Kanji, know that Mitsuki and Masaru aren’t the greatest of parents - Mitsuki is abusive in so many ways and Masaru never actually stops it - but this is something else.

Before whatever happened, Katsuki constantly regaled the crew with stories of what happened at UA - the training, the lessons, even the shenanigans that 1A got up to. Then, one day, the stories all but stopped. Katsuki stopped bringing up how Aizawa-sensei was a great teacher who pushed him to his limits, how Shitty Hair and Round Face were awesome sparring parents, how Katsuki was one of the best in all his classes. Now, he barely mentions UA at all, until he starts bringing up a girl named Hatsume.

“She’s crazy as fuck,” Katsuki tells him. “But she’s real.”

It’s subtle, but they know what he means by it. He means that she’s honest with her intentions, doesn’t hide her bad side, but she’s good nonetheless.

It’s only a matter of days when the truth about what’s happening really comes out. It’s not purposeful in any way at all, but Katsuki comes to the Warehouse, pure rage in his eyes as he paces around where the crew is sitting and he launches into a rant about how one his idiotic teachers, Ectoplasm, is fucking with his assignments and grades just to see him fail.

After that, the crew unanimously decided to help.

At the infamous lunch table, Hifue and Mito start sitting with him. They talk and laugh and mess around, not caring about the hateful and confused glares being thrown their way. Mito walks him to his classes, subtly snarking the Hero students that try and trip or shove Katsuki, and Hifue tells him about a plethora of places in UA that could serve as a place he could relax and avoid people in.

Hatsume is there to validate what Katsuki’s going through. She doesn’t defend what he did in middle school, thank God, but she’s there to tells him that what’s happening is wrong. She’s one of the first to tell him that the useless teachers who don’t bother to look further are worms, the one to snarkily deny doing repairs or upgrades on his classmate’s costumes. She’s there to call his mother a hag.

Henshuu’s there when he needs to take his anger out productively. She brings him to the gym she frequents, the one her papá owns, and she holds the punching bags still, and watches as he lifts dumbbells until his arms shake, and spars with him until they can do nothing but flop onto their backs with heaving chests.

Seika, Kanji and Yasushi are there when he needs to relax. They bring him around Musutafu and Tokyo and practically make him have fun. They drag him around newly-opened restaurants at night and fast food places in the early morning, take him to arcades and festivals and the movies, make him tag along as they visit owl cafés and karaoke bars and parks. They make him smile.

And, Kariage? He’s there when Katsuki needs to let go. He’s the one Katsuki turns to when everything gets a little too much, when his mother bruises his cheek and someone calls him a villain one too many times and he gets another bad mark on a perfect assignment. He’s the one Katsuki turns to when he needs to cry, because Kariage won’t make fun of him - he’ll hold him for hours, whisper hundreds of words of affirmation, kiss away his tears.

And, no matter what Deku does or says or tries, the class and teachers will always hate him. If Katsuki didn’t have his crew or Hatsume, maybe it would’ve gotten to him more. But, with them, the situation’s not good, but it’s - it’s better. He can live with it easier, because he’s strong, but the people who love him make him stronger, and that’s all that really matters in the end. 

Okay first of all ur headcannons r so good,, second of all u seem so sweet wtf be my friend,, third of all when I saw u mention writing a spinoff just yeesssssss!!!

!! AHH, Anon, you’re so kind to me <33 Of course I’ll be your friend!!

And, yes!! I’m actually planning several spinoffs and AUs of this ‘verse, but the main ones are a Fantasy AU oneshot, the Training of the Dead OVA spinoff AU, a vigilante Katsucrew AU, and a future fic where Kariage is a police officer. If you wanna know more about any of these in detail, please do ask about them - I love answering asks!! <33