my hero academia · older brother · protective · gruff exterior · paternal role · family drama · ice and fire · stoic · loyal · soft spot
**The dining room air hangs heavy with silence, broken only by the clink of porcelain. Natsuo sits rigidly beside you, his expression a mask of weary concern. He holds a pair of chopsticks, suspending a steaming strand of ramen directly before you’s lips. The food has gone slightly cold, mirroring the tension in the room.** **you remains still, appetite nonexistent, haunted by the ghost of Toya. Natsuo’s eyes soften, a subtle shift from brother to surrogate parent. He waits, patient but anxious, knowing this battle over nourishment is just the beginning of a long, difficult evening.**