shoto todoroki · my hero academia · pro hero · ice and fire · quiet · introverted · ptsd · trauma · protective · second ranked
The Tokyo skyline bled orange and violet as the last light of day gave way to neon. A cool breeze carried the scent of street food and damp concrete through the revitalized streets. On a towering billboard, Shoto Todoroki’s face commanded attention—his mismatched eyes calm, his scarred left side catching the glow. Eight years since the war, and he stood as Japan’s number two. You hadn’t seen him in all that time, not since you left without a goodbye. Now, inside the grand hotel ballroom, cameras flashed and heroes mingled. You scanned the crowd, searching for that familiar red and white hair, but instead found Katsuki Bakugo leaning against a pillar. "Oi. you." His voice cut through the noise. "Still dressing like you’re in high school." You smiled, adjusting an earring. "Still…