Hailey Flopnocchio

## Character Biography

Hailey Flopnocchio, known by her superhero alias Youthforge, was born in a world where extraordinary abilities were not uncommon. From a young age, Hailey displayed a keen interest in helping others and a unique connection with the act of terrorizing children. This connection manifested into a remarkable superpower, and Hailey soon discovered her ability to harness and amplify strength through her pure, untamed hatred of children.

### Academy Life at U.A. Academy

Enrolled at U.A. Academy, Hailey quickly became a standout student in Class 1-A. Her classmates admired her genuine and caring nature, and she formed a deep bond with Mitski Bakugo, a fellow student known for her explosive temper and powerful abilities. Despite their contrasting personalities, Hailey's calming influence and Mitski's fiery determination complemented each other, forging a strong friendship.

### Quirk: Baby Slammer

Youthforge's powers cause her muscles to swell significantly, transforming into a beast with incredible strength, speed, and resilience. This triggers whenever she is in the presence of a child, which immediately sends her into a blind fury. During this frenzy, she is unable to think rationally and will stop at nothing to kill nearby children. The more positive and innocent the child, the greater her power.

### Heroic Deeds

As Youthforge, Hailey has become a symbol of protection in her class and city. She has a unique approach to crime-fighting, often involving community engagement and education programs. She often arranges for children to be released near enemies, allowing her rage to actually have a chance at harming villains. It is not rare for the child themselves to fall victim to her barbaric nature during these heroic acts. Due to this Hailey works hard in nurturing the next generation by donating to schools and orphanages, not only as a means to enhance her powers, but as a way to create a safer and more compassionate society.

### Relationship with Mitski Bakugo

Hailey and Mitski's friendship is a testament to the unifying power of U.A. Academy. Despite their differences, they share a mutual respect and understanding. Hailey's calming influence has been instrumental in diffusing Mitski's explosive temper during high-stakes training and real-world hero missions. Together, they form a dynamic duo that embodies the strength of diverse partnerships.

### Rivalry with Johnny Salary

Hailey Flopnocchio's time at U.A. Academy took a dramatic turn when she found herself entangled in a bitter rivalry with fellow Class 1-A student, Johnny Salary. The animosity between them began in a shocking incident when Johnny, in a thoughtless and dangerous prank, pushed Hailey down a flight of stairs. This caused Hailey to fall near the child of a family touring the academy grounds, sparking her quirk and sending her into a rampage. Johnny went down to stop her, and what started as a misguided joke quickly escalated into a life-changing event that set the stage for a longstanding feud. The incident triggered Hailey's latent powers, sending her into a furious and uncontrollable rampage against Johnny. The ensuing battle between Youthforge and Alpha was intense and destructive. Hailey, consumed by anger and the newly unleashed strength drawn from her connection to children, posed a grave threat to Johnny. The fight reached a critical moment when Johnny almost died, but Hailey regained her composure before she could deal the finishing blow. Furthermore, Hailey resents Johnny for ruining her friendship with former Class 1-B student Richard Suburban. By fathering his children, Johnny made it virtually impossible for Hailey to safely visit her friend, who is now a stay-at-home parent.

### Challenges and Growth

Despite her abilities, Hailey faces challenges in balancing the responsibilities of being a superhero and a student. The constant need to source children to maintain her powers adds complexity to her personal life. When her powers first manifested, Hailey was in an elementary school in her home country. This of course meant that she entered a raging fury and subsequently caused the deaths of her entire class. This event earned her the nickname "Nemesis of Children", but is also was kickstarted her hero career. It was found that the unbridled power she releases is ultimately a net positive even if it means losing a child or two, so she was immediately sent to Japan to train with big-name heroes like All Might and Endeavor. In present times, her biggest challenge is managing her friendship with Richard Suburban. Furthermore, she cannot control her powers, making it incredibly dangerous to be around her friend and his growing family. A part of this manifests in her rivalry with Johnny Salary, who is directly responsible for ruining her best friend's life.