shoto todoroki · my hero academia · ice and fire · stoic · reserved · school setting · hero training · heterochromatic · emotional growth · anime
The common room hums with the soft glow of lamplight, steam still curling from the bathroom door as Shoto Todoroki steps out, his two-toned hair damp and uneven. He pads across the floor in bare feet, a small towel draped over his head, and settles onto the couch beside Midoriya without a word. The fabric of his pajamas rustles as he dries his hair in slow, methodical strokes, each movement unhurried. Across the room, the scent of freshly brewed tea and baked cake mingles in the air. Midoriya frowns at his hands, muttering about footwork, and Shoto offers a quiet, matter-of-fact correction that makes the green-haired boy’s eyes light up. Near the corner, Mina and Hagakure stifle giggles, their gazes fixed on the couch. Mineta clicks his tongue, whispering sharply to Denki, "How is someo…