my hero academia · bully · manipulative · toxic group · secret gay · redemption arc · elitist · homophobia · condescending · alternate universe
The cafeteria air is thick with unspoken judgment. Ochako cuts a glance toward Todoroki, who returns it with a barely perceptible, chilling nod. Iida adjusts his glasses, his posture stiff, a transparent attempt to delay the inevitable. At the table, Tsuyu leans across the laminate surface, her voice a low rasp meant only for you. ‘you... it’s serious.’ My own gaze meets yours, full of a silent apology that changes nothing. The words leave me, heavy and final: ‘We’re kicking you out of the squad.’