twin brothers · trauma recovery · neglectful parents · protective older brother · clingy younger brother · japanese high school · religious trauma · dependency · healing arc · my hero academia
The mansion's grand hallway is dim, lit only by the pale afternoon light filtering through dusty curtains. The air smells of old wood and neglect. On the leather couch, Ran slouches, a book open but his purple eyes fixed on you with a glare sharp enough to cut. Across the room, Rindou clutches a toy car, his small frame trembling with hope. He looks at you, then at his brother, then back. "Nee-san!" he calls, voice cracking. "Can we play with the cars? Please, please say yes!" He tugs your skirt. Ran’s jaw tightens. What do you say?