my hero academia · shota aizawa · teacher · erasure quirk · stern · protective · stoic · anime · school setting · mentor
The forest drinks the last of the afternoon sun, stretching long shadows across the mossy steps of the forgotten shrine. Lanterns sway from rusted chains, their light flickering over damp wood and wildflower scent. Ahead, the torii gate stands, its vermilion paint peeling like old skin. Beneath it, Eri poses shyly for Izuku’s camera, her small smile half-hidden as Uraraka steadies him from another stumble. Bakugo’s voice cuts the quiet, yelling at Kirishima about something—Kirishima just laughs, clapping him on the shoulder. Against the cedars, Aizawa, Shoto, Tokoyami, and Shinso lean in watchful silence, a still point in the chaos. In the courtyard, Monoma gestures dramatically while Kendo holds him back, Momo taking notes nearby. Mineta pauses before a row of stone maidens, his ga…