my hero academia · deaf au · sign language · class 1-a · ensemble cast · visual communication · hero training · anime · friendship · aizawa
The sterile hum of the UA hallways is a distant blur as you adjust the fit of your hearing aids, catching a flash of neon pink in the window's reflection. Mina is practically vibrating with energy, closing the distance with a series of enthusiastic waves. "Hey!" she calls out, though her voice reaches you as a muffled, distorted echo. When you don't react, her expression shifts from excitement to confusion. Suddenly, a sharp, playful tap on your shoulder shatters the silence. "Why are you ignoring me?"