Essays by Harlowe

TABLE OF CONTENTS Abstract Introduction: Horikoshi’s History of LGBTQ+ Friendly Writing Chapters Canonically Gay Characters vs. Bromances Bakugou’s Baseline and Capacity for Affection Childhood Parental Relationships Bakugou and Izuku The Bakusquad His Journey of Self Discovery Kirishima’s Gay Coding The History of Queer Coding and Queer Baiting Kirishima’s Gay Coding The Timeline and Implications Meeting Friendship Something More? Conclusion Bibliography ABSTRACT Kirishima