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the thing about bakugo finally acknowledging the hurt he’s caused deku and apologizing in front of the entire class is that, generally, yes it would be respectful to do that in private, but the context didn’t allow for that. deku deserved to hear an apology for a long time, but what he needed most in this moment was a boost in his self worth. he needed to stop running himself ragged, into danger after danger, no matter the cost to himself, because this path would wear him down and kill him. he needed to hear that he’s no less deserving of kindness, of effort, of support, of all the appreciation for what makes him who he is. and that boost was possible—assisted by the rest of class a’s efforts—because of the apology. by calling deku by his real name, he finally showed him the respect he knew deku always deserved, but had denied him all their lives, in front of the group of people who had come to know them throughout their rivalry (more specifically, during the year of turmoil in which bakugo came to terms with deku’s strength and his own weakness). what’s more, he expressed support of deku’s efforts and choices, but he knows that for all deku is willing to give, he still needs support. one person shouldn’t bear the load of the world. all might’s example showed him that. so bakugo brought that support. “we’re here to step in when you can’t handle it all on your own. because to live up to those ideals and surpass all might, we gotta save you, the civilians at ua, and the people on the streets. because saving people is how we win.” they’ll do this together, following deku’s lead, being his support, both as his friends and in battle, not just because he’s a true hero, but because he’s their friend, and worth the effort.