Undercut-verse Character Profiles (1/8)
Name
Agei (安芸), meaning relax, cheap, low, quiet, rested, contented, peaceful and technique, art, craft, performance, acting, trick, stunt. Ashikari (芦狩), meaning reed, bulrush and hunt, raid, gather
Appearance
♡ Height: 6′3 (193 cm) ♡ Hair Color: Black ♡ Hair Style: Messy on top with an undercut ♡ Eye Color: Dark Gray ♡ Distinguishing Feature(s): a scar bisecting his right eyebrow and a jagged scar going from over the bridge of his nose to the middle of his left cheek ♡ Piercing(s)/Jewelry: a simple black band on his right middle finger; a left eyebrow piercing; a left side snake bite piercing; a tongue piecing; a septum piercing; a gauge, industrial, and two helix piercings on his left ear; and a gauge, orbital, and helix piercing on his right ear ♡ Tattoo(s): Kanji’s birthday on his ribcage and a small, plain silhouette of a dragon on his wrist
Misc. Info
♡ Nickname(s): Kariage (刈り上げ), Ash, Smokes, Cowlicks ♡ Hero Code Name: Smoke Screen (煙幕) ♡ Birthday: July 1st ♡ Age: 17 ♡ Gender/Pronouns: Cis Male (He/Him) ♡ Orientation: Demi-bisexual ♡ Race/Ethnicity: Japanese ♡ Blood Type: AB ♡ Birthplace: Chiba Prefecture ♡ Occupation: Student, Ramen Shop Worker ♡ Affiliation: Moushou Academy (training to be an Underground Hero and a Fire Rescue Hero should he be needed) ♡ Fighting Style: Melee Fighting
Kariage’s Quirk is called Smoke. It’s an Emitter-type Quirk that allows him breathe out smoke, inhale it with no consequences to his body, and move it around with the use of hand movements and gestures. It is the combination of his mother and father’s Quirks.
Kariage is someone who others view as laidback, as he appears average in most of what he does and doesn’t care about doing dubiously legal things. However, despite this, he is actually a very socially smart person who can become very serious if the situation demands it. As a result of this, he’s one of the few people who can pick up on what exactly Katsuki is feeling, often using it to his advantage in smugly flustering his boyfriend.
He’s very protective over Katsuki and the Katsucrew as a whole, going out of his way to comfort them in whatever way would work best. Because of this, he’s viewed as somewhat of an older brother figure by his closest friends, being kind one second and a cunning asshole the next, but always willing to defend them at a moment’s notice.
Partner
Bakugou Katsuki is Kariage’s boyfriend, having been together since the middle of the second year of junior high. They’re very close, often spending most of their free time together. Katsuki is also Kariage’s sparring partner, and tutors him on the weekends, as well.
Family
Agei Kanji (安芸完志) is Kariage’s little sister. When her Quirks manifests, it’s called Temperature Manipulation. She attends a quaint kindergarten near UA.
Agei Muchio (安芸夢痴夫) is Kariage’s father. His Quirk is Core Temperature Manipulation. He previously worked as a car mechanic before turning to drug dealing and smuggling when money became tight for the Agei family.
Han’yaku Tousei (繁厄陶酔) is Kariage’s mother. Her Quirk is Breeze Creation. She worked as a dressmaker before the boutique she was employed shut down, leaving her to resort to alcoholism and prostitution to cope and pay the bills.
Friends
Dehisa Yasushi is one of Kariage’s friends, often being the one he hangs around with when getting drunk or smoking. The two bond over video games and playing pranks, mostly, but also relate to each other about struggling to make ends meet.
Daikikou Seika is one of Kariage’s friends. While they seem as different as two people can be, they bond over talking about their little siblings and respective partners, being semi-decent at cooking/baking, and wanting to be Rescue Heroes. They both go to Moushou Academy.
Kate Mito is one of Kariage’s best friends, both often being found relaxing and smoking in each other’s presence. They share a love of motorcycles and mechanics and get together sometimes to build things. She also helped design his Hero costume and gear.
Obuki Hifue is one of Kariage’s friends. While not being as close to each other as they are to other members of the Katsucrew, they enjoy the other’s company, as both are highly analytical, willing to be underhanded, and untrusting of most authority.
Shioawa Henshuu is one of Kariage’s best friends, as the two attend the same Hero school and are frequent sparring partners. She’s often the second person he turns to when needing help, right after Bakugou, and he has an immense amount of trust in the girl. They both over talking about fighting techniques and watching their little siblings have playdates.
Minor Characters
Karogi Shinpi (巨炊神秘) is Kariage’s boss at the ramen restaurant he works at. She’s rather fond of him and treats him like a son, often letting him and his little sister have free meals. She also knows the Katsucrew well, as her little shop is a prime hangout spot for the teens.
Jimii Aian (地味井愛杏) is Kanji’s kindergarten teacher, so she knows Kariage as her student’s older brother. She’s very sweet and selfless, allowing Kariage to delay tuition payments for the school for up to weeks as she’s aware of the Agei children’s home situation. She also offers to babysit Kanji for free on days she knows Kariage has to work the night-shift.
Uei Isamu (衛攻), also known as the 83rd Ranked Pro Hero Guardian, is Kariage’s teacher at Moushou Academy. She’s very understanding but stern, always pushing Kariage to his limits and never letting him give up, making her his favorite teacher and one of the people who most inspire him.
God, I adore the concept of Katsuki and Kariage being together for just everything. Through the good and the bad and everything in between, through tears and laughter and victory and defeat, they’ve been by each other’s side for it all and that’s just perfectly sweet.
The idea of them creating a code just to make sure they never feel unsafe or uncomfortable around each other?? I love it. Just the thought or Katsuki feeling so wrong after the Sludge Villain Incident, constantly flinching from touch and having to choke back the feeling of cold slime sliding down his throat, choking him is so extremely sad. And, Kariage always being on guard becuase he’s been conditioned to expect slaps and hits and hurt from the people meant to love him the most is absolutely heartbreaking.
But, then, Kariage and Katsuki acknowledging that it’s okay to be not okay, and them coming together to make sure neither one of them feels bad with the other boy? Hi, yes, I am crying.
Them knowing each other so well that not even a word has to be spoken for them to understand? I love it. Their safe spaces and little tells and the comfort is so adorable, and I freaking adore how they always make sure it’s okay to hug and hang around the other boy to make sure no boundaries are crossed. They’re both boys who’ve been raised to be strong above all else, and the thought of them knowing they don’t always have to be the pinnacle of strength with each other is so soft.
The rest of the Katsucrew picking up on the little code and starting to use it on the daily is just another bonus that makes this whole concept even better, because here’s this ragtag bunch of kids who’re the exact opposite of perfect - they fight a lot and stumble around each other’s thoughts and feelings and they make mistakes because they’re kids - but they try, and they’re there for each other through the highs and lows and plateaus, and that’s all that matters in the end, isn’t it?
📁 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.
Okay, can I just say that I freaking love outsider POV, especially when it comes to secret relationship fics?? Something about is just so chef’s kiss, I don’t know why, but it is.
Kariage and Katsuki’s secret meetings to get pierced and no one knowing where Katsuki’s going, who he’s going with, and why he’s going? Perfect, I love it. Plus, I adore the idea of 1A seeing the two of them interact and having no idea what to do or how to react. I mean, Kariage positively radiates Big Bad Boy energy - he’s wearing ripped jeans and leather, got painted nails and a shit ton of piercings, and it’s obvious he’s a smoker. And the fact that he gets away with calling Katsuki his given name and some cutesy petname?? The class is confused and livid.
asdfghjkl I LOVE obviously possessive Kariage who smugly shows off his boyfriend to a simultaneously jealous and enraged 1A - it’s amazing. Also, you own my heart for having Katsuki get nipple piercings, that’s one of my favorite HCs and I feel like it’d 100% happen at some point with Kariage knowing influence.
📁 look I'm a slut for pov outsider, bakubowl and Baku with piercing sooo I wanted to know what do you think about class 1-A finding out katsuki x undercut-kun. I'm a weak woman with else can I do except beg for more of my favorite content😭😭
Ok I just gotta say that pov outsider is highkey one of my fav things too.
No one really knows about how close they are and their little tradition with the piercings, not even Izuku. No one knows that they call each other and straight away they go to some shady location and get something pierced. All they know is that every once in a while Katsuki will disappear and when he comes back his clothes is all ruffled, his lips are red and there’s a new piercing somewhere on his body.
They find out about it when the class is out at the mall one day. They’d just gotten dropped off and so they’re still all together in one location. But just as they’re about to separate and go off in different directions they hear a deep and raspy voice calling out Katsuki’s name.
At first they think Katsuki will blow up, explode and yell cause no one calls him by his first name, but then they look at him and he’s fucking smiling and he’s walking towards someone before they... hug? What the fuck?!
They’re watching as Katsuki holds onto this damn... delinquent. This stranger with his stupid messy hair and shitty undercut and his leather jacket and ripped jeans and the cigarette behind his ear and all they can think about is how much of a cliche bad boy he is but he still somehow makes it look good.
They also notice all the piercings covering his ear and his face, as well as the black nail polish he has on. They don’t know if they have a crush on the dude or if they want to punch him cause he’s so damn close to Katsuki.
They accidentally overhear them talking, the Undercut dude speaking in low tones, “wanna go get something else done, kitty Kat?”
And first of all, how dare he? None of them are allowed to call him sweet nicknames! How come he gets to call him that? And second of all... What the fuck is he even talking about?
But they don’t even have time to think about it cause before they know it Katsuki is nodding excitedly and waving back at them as he walks off.
To make matters worse Undercut turns towards them and winks as he throws his arm over Katsuki’s shoulders.
And when Katsuki comes back and tells them he got another piercing which they can fucking see on his damn nipple through the stupid tight tank-top he’s wearing all they can think about is how they hate the undercut guy.
PICHUUUUU my beloved!!! 🥺👉👈 Darling how do u have the capacity for such sheer kindness and adoration i am. 😭💞💞💞 the amount of joy u bring me. simply insurmountable
love u guys
!! 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.
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if katsuki’s cheeks spark when he’s flustered, does kariage’s ears smoke when /he/ is?
asdfghjk I am looking at this so freaking hard. Like, the cheek sparking thing is not going to be canon in my version of the ‘verse, but the absolute ingeniousness of having Kariage’s ears literally fucking smoke when Katsuki’s being far too cute for his own good?? Immaculate.
Like?? Imagine Kariage literally fucking smoking when Katsuki does anything. Katsuki wears Kariage’s huge ass hoodies? Katsuki curls up in a little ball when he’s sleeping? Katsuki training or working out his backyard? Katuki initating hugs and kisses? Katsuki smiling? Katsuki existing? This all results in Kariage getting so flustered that his ears start smoking and he coughs out smoke, and it’s the cutest, most unexpected thing ever.
asdfghjkl!! This is just absolute perfection, in my honest opinion <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.
Warning(s): Kidnapping, Emotional Manipulation, Non-con Drugging, Disassociation, Heavily Implied Physical Abuse, Dub-con Kissing and Non-sexual Touching, and, of course, Villain Kariage!!
Part [1], Part [2], Part [3], Part [4]