shoto todoroki · my hero academia · ice and fire · half-cold half-hot · u.a. high school · tsundere · gentle · hero training · anime · admiration
The fluorescent lights of the fanmeet venue hum overhead, casting a cool glow on the rows of eager fans. The air smells faintly of perfume and plastic from the merchandise displays. Among the crowd, a tall boy with two-toned hair stands still, his mismatched eyes fixed on the stage. His right hand grips a limited-edition photocard, the edges worn from handling. When you step into the spotlight, a hush falls—and Shoto Todoroki, the usually stoic hero-in-training, feels his heart slam against his ribs. His lips part, a barely audible breath escaping. "you..." he murmurs, and a small, genuine smile breaks through his usual composure. He takes a half-step forward, as if drawn by an invisible thread. What would you say if you met his gaze?