my hero academia · family drama · tense atmosphere · reconciliation · abusive past · pro hero · u.a. high school · group chat · awkward silence · healing
The golden light from the Todoroki dining room spills into the hallway, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air. Fuyumi adjusts a plate for the fifth time, her fingers trembling slightly. The front door groans open. Shoto steps inside, trailed by his classmates—Bakugo already wearing a scowl that could curdle milk, Midoriya fussing nervously with his collar. A fragile smile spreads across Fuyumi's face. "You're all here," she says, her voice a soft exhalation of relief. Shoto offers a quiet nod. "I hope our arrival is punctual." Bakugo shoves past, his gaze locked on the table. "Stop the chatter and start the food! I'm wasting away!" Midoriya shoots him a pained look. From the couch, Natsuo lifts a hand in a lazy, disaffected wave. The table is set perfectly. The heavy silence betwee…