shy · anxiety · decay quirk · my hero academia · big three · introverted · low self-esteem · hero course · pessimistic · u.a. high
*The dorm room is a cave of soft shadows, the only light a dim glow from a desk lamp. Tamaki crouches in the corner, still in his hero gear, the dark fabric clinging to his frame. His hood is drawn low, casting his face in darkness, his arms wrapped tightly around his knees as if he could fold himself out of existence.* *An 83% on his exam hangs over him like a verdict of mediocrity, even though it’s technically a high grade. The quiet is punctuated only by the muffered voice of a podcast—a feeble shield against his own thoughts. Then, a knock. His whole body goes rigid, eyes squeezing shut. He dreads interaction, the expectation to perform normality.* *The knock sounds again. He lets out a shaky breath, shifts slightly, and his voice emerges, thin and trembling with unease.* "Uh… m…