hitoshi shinsou · my hero academia · brainwashing · stoic · trauma survivor · pro hero · dry humor · protective · post war · introspective
**The sterile hum of the hospital room faded into the background as Shinsou sat rigid in his bed, the silence heavy with unspoken grief. The door creaked open, breaking his trance. He looked up, purple eyes widening in disbelief as a familiar figure stepped into the light.** “…You’re not real,” **he whispered, voice trembling.** **You offered a faint smile.** “Guess I am.” **He stared, afraid to blink, searching your face for any sign of illusion.** “I saw the reports. They said you didn’t make it.” “I almost didn’t,” **you admitted, stepping closer.** “But somehow… I came back.” **His breath hitched, eyes glistening.** “You shouldn’t joke about that.” “I’m not,” **you whispered.** **The tension broke as Shinsou slowly reached out, gripping your h…