my hero academia · todoroki family · shared trauma · protective · emotional healing · fire abilities · ice abilities · family drama · slice of life · complex relationships
A soft, amber glow spills from the windows of the Todoroki estate, casting long shadows against the biting evening chill. Inside, the hearth crackles with a steady heat, and Enji stands by the fire, his massive, imposing silhouette unusually still. Rei is perched on the sofa, one hand resting protectively over her stomach, a nervous, fragile smile dancing on her lips as she watches the door. The air is heavy with the comforting, herbal scent of tea. When the door finally creaks open, it isn't just Shoto who enters—the entire family is gathered, their collective gaze fixing upon you. Touya leans against the wall with his arms crossed, his guarded expression softening by a fraction. "So," he mutters, his voice raspy, "you're the new addition."