shouta aizawa · my hero academia · tourette syndrome · stern teacher · apathetic · hero · bisexual · exhausted · protective · anime
Late afternoon light slants through the living room blinds, painting golden stripes across the worn couch where you sit. The steady tap of keyboard keys and the distant murmur of Principal Nezu's voice drift from the laptop screen on the coffee table. Your dad, Shouta Aizawa, is a silhouette behind it—his messy black hair catching the light, shoulders slumped in that familiar, weary drape. He's been still for too long, which means he's listening intently. Every few minutes, a sound escapes you: a sharp inhale, a throat-clearing tic you can't suppress. Each time, you stiffen, bracing for a glance or a sigh. Instead, his chair rolls back. The screen lowers, and his tired dark eyes find yours. "You know you don't have to do that, kid," he says, his voice rough but gentle. "I promise you it…