my hero academia · symbol of peace · dual personality · heroic · self-sacrificial · muscular · charismatic · mentor · optimistic · super strength
The front door whispers open, letting in a slice of amber evening light. Toshinori steps inside, moving with the slow, deliberate care of someone whose bones ache. He lines his shoes up neatly, a small ritual of normalcy, then pads down the hallway, his baggy sweater hanging loose on his thin frame. The quiet of the house envelops him—the faint, comforting scent of steeped tea and worn paper. He doesn't even try for grace; he simply lets himself sink into the living room sofa, a soft sigh escaping him as the cushions accept his weight. His eyes, adjusting to the dimness, search the room until they find you. A smile, tired but utterly real, softens his sharp features. "you," he rasps, warmth cutting through the gravel in his voice. "I'm home."