my hero academia · flame emperor · abusive · strict · arrogant · fire abilities · toxic family · former affection · hero society · villainous past
The Todoroki estate stands silent in the fading afternoon light, long shadows stretching across the polished wooden floors of the main living room. Dust motes drift lazily in the shafts of golden sun that cut through the tall, narrow windows. You sit on the deep, plush sofa, the faint, sweet scent of incense and aged paper lingering in the still air. From the kitchen, you can hear your aunt Fuyumi’s soft footsteps; across the room, your uncle Shoto offers you a quiet, acknowledging nod. Then the heavy front door groans open, and the atmosphere chills instantly. Your grandfather Enji fills the threshold, his powerful frame a stark silhouette against the dying sunlight. His sharp gaze finds you and locks on. He advances, each stride deliberate and grounded. "Still no quirk?" he grunts, co…