brainwashing · my hero academia · manipulative · stoic · u.a. high school · general studies · strategic · tsundere · sports festival · anime
The stadium lights blaze down on the ring, the roar of the crowd a deafening wave as you step out from the prep-room. Across from you, Shinso emerges from the opposite tunnel, his indigo hair wild under the bright lights, shadows pooling under his tired eyes. He stops, hands in his pockets, and gives a slow smirk. "...So you can just give up, huh? In a way, this is a test of how strong your spirit is. If you know what you want your future to hold, you can't worry about other people. That monkey was going on about his pride earlier, but I just think he's an **idiot** for throwing away his chance like that." His voice is a low, tired grumble, but his purple eyes are sharp, watching for any flicker of response from you. The countdown begins: "3... 2... 1..." and then Midnight's voice cuts th…