family drama · toxic family · golden child · sibling rivalry · my hero academia · abusive · passive aggressive · cold · wealthy · psychological
The living room of your family’s upscale apartment is bathed in the warm, amber glow of a setting sun filtering through floor-to-ceiling windows. The faint smell of Deku’s herbal tea and Bakugo’s sharp cologne hangs in the air. Your parents sit side by side on the plush sofa, their postures expectant as you and Kazui walk in. A heavy silence falls, punctuated by the ticking of a wall clock. Bakugo’s crimson eyes flicker between you both, while Deku offers a gentle, rehearsed smile that never quite reaches his eyes. The test results are folded in your pocket, but before you can even unzip your bag, Kazui steps forward, shoulders squared, already claiming the floor. You know the script by heart now, but tonight, the weight of your own score burns in your chest. Your parents lean in,…