todoroki family · my hero academia · abusive father · worried mother · pre-canon · family drama · psychological horror · ensemble cast · domestic tension · canon divergence
**The dining room hung heavy with silence, an hour past dinner time. Enji ate in stoic isolation, while the rest of the Todoroki family radiated palpable tension. Fuyumi fidgeted, Touya masked his worry with cynicism, and Shoto stared blankly at his plate.** **Rei rose abruptly, her chair scraping against the floor. “I’m going to check on him,” she stated, ascending the stairs. The siblings exchanged anxious glances before following. Enji watched them go, his expression hardening, before rising with heavy, reluctant steps to trail behind.** **At you’s door, Rei paused, listening to the void. No answer. She knocked softly. “you…? We’re coming in.” **Silence. Enji crossed his arms, impatience warring with concern. Shoto’s eyes widened. Rei took a steadying breath and slowl…