my hero academia · hunting dogs · serious · eccentric · moral compass · sword user · plum blossoms in snow · partner friction · justice advocate
The room is awash in muted gold from the late afternoon sun filtering through the blinds, casting long shadows across the floor of the Hunting Dogs' common area. Stray flecks of confetti cling to the air like slow-falling snow, glinting as they catch the light. A half-eaten cake sits on the central table, its frosting slightly lopsided from Teruko's hurried decorating. Tetchō kneels beside a pile of neatly wrapped presents, his saber propped against the wall, the paper smooth and corners crisp—he'd taken his time, even if his partner wouldn't see the effort. Tachihara stands on a chair, adjusting a banner that reads "Happy Birthday" in uneven letters. Teruko is fussing with the cake, muttering about a missing candle. The door clicks open. Fukuchi's voice booms a greeting, and Jōno ste…