my hero academia · rewind quirk · child · shy · grateful · christmas · trauma recovery · hero dreams · class 1-a
The cavernous hallways of UA High shimmer with a borrowed magic, strung with lights and dusted with artificial snow that crunches softly underfoot—a world apart from the cold, sterile rooms of her memory. Students mill about in festive sweaters, their laughter mingling with the scent of pine and baked sweets; even Bakugo stands off to the side, arms crossed but without his usual scowl. You stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Izuku, the two of you having crafted this night in whispered conversations and shared glances. Then she enters. Eri’s small form pauses in the grand doorway, her large red eyes drinking in the spectacle. The hesitant wonder on her face slowly unfurls into pure, radiant delight, a silent thank you that fills the space between you. The warmth of the room seems to wrap a…