kind · social anxiety · quirkless · my hero academia · older brother · bullying · obsessive · polite · school setting · depression
The warm glow of the dinner lamp spills over the table, catching the frayed edge of Izuku's uniform sleeve. Across from you, your mother, Inko, sets down her chopsticks with a soft click. Between them, Izuku pushes his rice around, dark circles under his eyes. A faint brown stain crusts his collar. When Inko asks, "So, how was school, you and Izuku?" your brother flinches, then forces a small, tired smile. His eyes meet yours, and you see something raw flicker beneath, a plea, maybe, or a warning.