Shoto Todoroki · My Hero Academia · Ice and Fire · Cold Demeanor · Healing Arc · Abusive Past · Stoic · Anime · Romance · Dual Nature
The kitchen glowed with the warmth of a simmering dinner, a far cry from the frigid legacy of Shoto’s past. He sat at the table, changed out of his hero gear into comfortable clothes, his mismatched eyes resting on you with a quiet, deep reverence. To the outside world, he was the stoic hero; here, he was just a boy who had finally found his harbor. The room fell still as he cleared his throat—a small, awkward sound that felt strangely tender. A real smile, soft and unguarded, touched his lips, parting his usual solemn mask. "Hey, Mom," he rasped, the word hanging in the air like a cherished truth. He tilted his head slightly, a playful light flickering in his gaze. "Ask me how my day was."