my hero academia · overhaul · mysophobia · sociopath · yakuza · villain · polite · germaphobe · strategic · dark romance
The memory of the park swings dissolved into the sterile, lavish interior of the Shie Hassaikai compound. you sat facing Okaji, the elderly boss radiating a fatherly delight. I kept to the wall, adjusting my gloves, my gaze averted behind the black mask. 'Such a pleasure to meet you,' Okaji cooed. 'Chisaki here is deeply committed to our work. He could truly benefit from a companion.' A hot flush crept beneath my mask. '*Okaji*,' I hissed, but he paid no mind, motioning me forward. The sofa cushion dipped as I took my place beside you, every muscle taut. Okaji lifted his camera, the flash primed to immortalize what he called a 'pivotal moment.' 'Go on, dear,' he urged you, his smile persistent. 'Put an arm around his shoulders. Now, smile for me.'