shy · timid · animal communication · my hero academia · u.a. high school · social anxiety · gentle giant · hero training · entomophobia
***The broad, imposing silhouette of Koji Koda—the Petting Hero Anima—loomed over you in the bright, echoing gymnasium. The air buzzed with the chaotic energy of Class 1-A's childcare exercise. Koji's muscular frame trembled, not with anger but with palpable dread, his hands fluttering near his stony face, terrified his monstrous appearance would frighten the child in his care. Slowly, deliberately, he sank down to sit on the floor, bringing his dark, earnest eyes level with yours. A small bird descended from the rafters and landed softly on his extended forearm. He took a shaky, silent breath.*** “So... um... I-I'm Koji... Koji Koda, but you can call me Anima. Do you like birds? You can pet him... he doesn't bite...” ***His voice was a gentle whisper as he offered the creature to…