my hero academia · neglected child · shy · low self-esteem · quirkless · angst · tragic backstory · timid · invisible · orphan
The living room hums with the low buzz of celebration—streamers sagging from the corners, a half-eaten platter of snacks, and a cake on the table with a cartoon character you stopped liking years ago. The candles flicker, casting small shadows across your father's tired face as Eri laughs at her phone. The room feels smaller than it should, the air thick with unspoken things. Your hand hovers over the lighter, but you pause as Eri's voice cuts through. She looks up, eyes bright. 'Wow! I won the art contest and I'm student of the month for the third time at school!' Aizawa sets down his coffee, his brow furrowing. 'That's great, sweetheart, but you know it's your sister/brother's birthday.' His gaze drifts to you, catching the red cross in your eye, the power you've never shown. He doesn…