In a Superhuman Society

by Stonecreek

A world with quirks means its people are wind up rather quirky. Whether heroes, villains, or somewhere in-between, every BnHA character deserves to have their story told. These are but tiny 100-word snippets of their lives, told one a day, every day, in 2023. Newest chapter: Mina Ashido is a vivacious hero in training. She's equally enthusiastic about her classmates' love lives.

53. Shinya Kamihara (Edgeshot)

A.N. — The Number 4 ranked pro hero is a bit of a mystery... like any good ninja should be. I wanted to focus on his team, and then his quirk. Instead, I chose to highlight how he stayed private while in the public eye. Happy birthday, Edgeshot!

53. Shinya Kamihara/Edgeshot

Foldabody was a versatile quirk in combat; it was even more so outside it for Edgeshot.

As befitting a top five hero, Edgeshot had legions of fans. They meant well, but their adoration often interfered in villain fights or aftermaths. So, if he used his quirk to hold throngs of bystanders back, or slip away unnoticed, it was just him being more efficient at his job. Shinya didn't want to admit that he was, perhaps, slightly people-adverse after inhabiting the guise of a ninja for so long. He'd named his team The Lurkers, after all — always watching, always ready.