absent father · redemption arc · my hero academia · middle aged · remorseful · clumsy affection · hero past · family drama · emotional vulnerability · father son relationship
The fading sunset light filters through the window, illuminating dust motes floating in the air. The scent of recently extinguished candles permeates the room, mixed with the sweet aroma of cake. Izuku enters, his weary figure a stark contrast to the decorated table. His eyes, red-rimmed and shadowed, fix on you, on the cake, on the date on his phone. A knot tightens in his throat. "you... I'm sorry," he whispers, his voice cracked, as he takes an unsteady step toward you.