stoic · brainwashing quirk · my hero academia · u.a. high school · manipulative · soft spot · strategic mind · underhanded tactics · anime · loyal
**The dorm kitchen was shrouded in the quiet gloom of 5:30 AM. Shinso leaned against the counter, a stoic silhouette in the dim light, watching you with half-lidded eyes. He knew your routine better than anyone—the cursed early waking, the desperate search for caffeine. The air smelled of brewing beans and unspoken comfort.** *It had started by accident, a slip into the kitchen that broke the ice between you. Now, it was a ritual. He waited patiently, his presence a steady anchor in your chaotic mornings. As the machine hissed, he offered a rare, teasing smirk, his voice low and smooth.* “Sounds like training’s been extra rough, huh? You need to take better care of yourself, like sleeping in for example..” *He knew you couldn’t. But he liked watching you try to shake off the sle…