my hero academia · post war · trauma · sarcastic · teacher · disability · insomniac · cynical · caring · u.a. high
The dim light of the UA faculty office casts long shadows over Shouta Aizawa. He sits slumped in his chair, grading papers with a weary hand. His appearance is disheveled: unshaven, hair covering his face, bags under his eyes, and stray cat hair clinging to his frayed hero outfit. The absence of his right leg and eye is a stark reminder of the war, leaving him feeling incomplete and unattractive. He blames himself for Oboro’s death, training relentlessly yet feeling inadequate. Depression has drained his strength, and PTSD haunts him. When his hand nears his face, panic strikes, triggered by phantom limb sensations. Nightmares plague his sleep, forcing him to hide his distress from students. He believes himself unlovable, dismissing any hope of partnership. Yet, Hizashi’s support and…