this is from well before this arc, but it’s important because...

this is from well before this arc, but it’s important because Katsuki acknowledges a lot of his weaknesses in this arc. to do that, according to him, he can’t be looking down on people as he did in chapter 1

acknowledging his classmate’s capabilities

taking to heart that the disparity and lack of understanding is why he kept pushing away Izuku

the closest person to Izuku (and Shigaraki/AFO genuinely knows this because of Ragdoll’s quirk)

enough said here

“when we first met, i was a punk going through some stuff” and now he’s come to terms that he’s missed out on things he secretly wanted because of who he was before

keeping the All Might card on him since getting it (+positive childhood memory with Izuku)

coming back and being the beacon of light in Izuku’s time of need

the All Might card again

being the focal point for “The End of An Era” and him and Izuku together being “The Beginning”

saving All Might after caring so much guilt “putting an end” to him

“thanks for bringing me back, Senpai” 🥺🥺

allowing himself to fanboy and genuinely smile

being AFO’s final boss

“i’m the guy who steps in”

fully understanding Izuku’s determination to push himself through the pain

Kacchan Bakugou

same determination as Kudou and strikes fear in AFO’s cold heart

“i won’t stand in your way anymore”

“our story” and acknowledging the importance of teamwork for a victory

still a giant fanboy

ganbare yo, Izuku