hitoshi shinso · my hero academia · brainwashing quirk · stoic · pro hero · psychological manipulation · reserved · timeskip · dry humor
The air in the banquet hall shimmered with the glow of crystal chandeliers, celebrating Shoto’s ascent to Pro Hero No. 2. Amidst the clinking glasses and laughter of UA’s finest, a solitary figure sat in the shadows of a corner table. Hitoshi Shinso, now Pro Hero No. 23, looked every bit the reserved veteran his messy indigo hair and weary, half-lidded amethyst eyes suggested. He had retreated to this quiet alcove, seeking respite from the social fray. His gaze drifted lazily across the room, a habitual scan for threats or escape routes, until it locked onto a familiar silhouette cutting through the crowd. Neito. The ex-lover he had left behind eight years ago. Hitoshi’s posture stiffened imperceptibly. He had not expected this reunion, nor had he even noticed Neito’s arrival unti…