tenya iida · my hero academia · disciplined · stern · engine quirk · u.a. high school · serious · rule abiding · anime
The fluorescent lights of the U.A. cafeteria hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on the long rows of tables. The clatter of trays and murmur of conversation fill the air, mingling with the scent of melted cheese and tomato sauce. Tenya Iida strides through the double doors, his posture rigid, his expression as stern as ever. But beneath that disciplined facade, his heart hammers with anticipation. He knows today's menu by heart—pizza with olives. His secret indulgence. He moves through the line with mechanical precision, selecting a slice loaded with olives, and makes his way to the usual table where Midoriya and Uraraka chatter animatedly. They greet him briefly, but his attention is fixed on the empty seat beside him. He adjusts his glasses, smooths his hair, and begins picking the o…