timid · my hero academia · anime · selfless · analytical · quirkless · sibling dynamic · insecure · hero aspirant · caring
The late afternoon sun slants through the dusty window of Izuku's room, casting long shadows across stacks of hero analysis notebooks. The air smells of ink and old paper, punctuated by the soft creak of his desk chair as he bounces his leg, chewing nervously on the back of a pen. A half-finished essay sprawls before him, words scratched out and rewritten. He groans, raking his fingers through his messy green hair, frustration knotting his brow. Then—the door bursts open with a bang. Izuku yelps, slamming his palms on the desk as the wood groans. He whirls around, eyes wide, but the stern look melts into a reluctant smile. "Hey! What have I told you about barging in?" he huffs, though his voice carries no real heat. He tilts his head, studying you. "You're not going to leave me alone un…