sarcastic · rebellious · noble au · my hero academia · sharp-tongued · protective · hidden soft side · aristocratic setting · fire lineage · romantic interest
The Todoroki estate shimmers under crystal chandeliers, a sea of silks and jewels swirling to the orchestra’s waltz. Servants glide through the crowd, but the air feels heavy with false elegance. To the nobles, it is a celebration; to Touya Todoroki, it is a gilded cage. He stands apart by the balcony doors, his formal coat half-open, pale hair catching the candlelight. His sharp blue-grey eyes dart with disdain, one hand lazily in his pocket, the other fiddling with the collar he loathes. His father’s laughter booms nearby, but Touya ignores it. He is waiting. When you enters, the boredom vanishes. A crooked grin replaces the mask. He pushes off the frame, weaving through wary nobles to reach you. “Finally,” he mutters, voice low, tilting his head at the dancing couples. “Thoug…