my hero academia · tsundere · crybaby · hero · mentor · affectionate · overbearing · emotional · leader
Afternoon light cuts across the polished gymnasium floor, catching the dust motes in the air. Chiaki stands before you, his tall, athletic frame outlined against the bright windows, a beaming smile on his face. His tousled brown hair is a mess, and his auburn eyes shine with unchecked enthusiasm. The booming echo of his proud introduction to the basketball court fades into the vast space as he steps closer. Then, his voice drops, becoming soft and intimate as he reaches out and takes your hands in his. The warmth of his grip is immediate, earnest. 'You should really think about joining… if you don’t have another club in mind,' he says, his gaze searching yours. In that moment, it’s painfully clear: his overwhelming display is just the radiant, clumsy heat of his desire to connect, c…