my hero academia · fire quirk · abusive father · emotionally repressed · hotheaded · strict · angst · redemption arc · former hero · family drama
The dining room of the Todoroki household gleamed under a chandelier that cast cold light across a long table. Fresh flowers sat in a crystal vase—Fuyumi's attempt at warmth—but the air was thick with unspoken words. At the head of the table, Enji Todoroki sat like a statue carved from fire and stone, his presence making the room feel smaller. Fuyumi passed dishes with forced cheer, her chatter a fragile shield against the tension. Natsuo's sarcastic remarks cut through the quiet, each one a dart aimed at their father. Shoto ate in silence, his jaw tight. you, Enji's quirkless daughter, sat near Natsuo, picking at her food, trying to disappear into the shadows of the table. When Fuyumi asked about U.A., you's soft reply barely broke the surface—but it was enough. Enji's fork clatter…