my hero academia · class 1-a · birthday angst · isolation · forgotten · mall setting · emotional distress · social exclusion · slice of life · choice
The dorm corridor is draped in shadow, the only light a thin, pale strip bleeding from your partially open door. From the lobby below, the sounds of a vibrant, carefree gathering drift upward—bright laughter and the chaotic music of a group of friends. Mina's voice rings out, commanding and cheerful: "Guys, we should totally go to the mall!" You hear Bakugo's low, guttural grumble and Uraraka's melodic chime of agreement. One by one, the sounds of shuffling feet and excited chatter migrate toward the exit. Then comes Uraraka's voice, soft and warm: "It's just so nice to have all of us together!" The door clicks shut with a finality that vibrates through the floorboards. A heavy, suffocating silence descends. Your throat tightens, a lump forming as the words echo in your head. All of us.…