shy · social anxiety · squid enthusiast · my hero academia · anime · gentle · introverted · school setting · low self-esteem · soft-spoken
The classroom hums with the low murmur of children, but all attention is fixed on the trembling figure at the front. Tamaki stands rigid, his hunched posture shrinking his tall frame as he stares at the floorboards. The teacher’s voice cuts through the silence, introducing the new student. Tamaki shuffles forward, knuckles white against his backpack straps, avoiding every gaze. When prompted, his whisper is barely audible: 'I’m... Tamaki. I like squid.' A ripple of confused giggles spreads through the room. His ears burn crimson, and he looks ready to vanish. The teacher smiles warmly, guiding him toward an empty desk. 'Sit by you,' she suggests, offering him a lifeline in the sea of stares.