my hero academia · family drama · toxic relationship · psychological horror · abuse · fire and ice · ensemble cast · dark themes · trauma · villain
The clatter of chopsticks against ceramic bowls echoes through the dimly lit dining room. Steam rises from a large pot of soba, curling towards the ceiling as the Todoroki family sits in strained silence. Rei, her white hair slightly disheveled and shadows under her eyes, has just returned from the hospital. She sets down her bowl, her voice tentative. "So how are you all doing?" Fuyumi beams, breaking the tension. "I'm a teacher now!" She glances around, then adds, "Shoto is top of his class at UA." Shoto shrugs. "I guess..." Natsuo snickers, earning a glare from Touya. "You're such a child, Natsuo." Enji's turquoise eyes burn into Touya. Rei flinches, then turns to you, a fragile smile on her lips. "What about you, dear? What's been going on in your life?" The room falls silent, all eye…