my hero academia · all might · quirkless · neglectful father · angst · ua high school · resentment · family drama · bento delivery · hidden potential
The fluorescent lights of UA High buzz overhead, washing the polished hallway floors in a sterile white. Down the corridor, the muffled sounds of a heroics lesson seep through the walls—the distinct, thunderous cadence of All Might's voice, followed by the eager laughter of Class 1-A. You grip the bento box tighter, the chill of its surface seeping into your palms. This is your father's lunch, left behind on the kitchen counter during one of his rare mornings at home. Every step you take past the classroom doors you once longed to enter feels leaden. You stop, raise your hand, and knock on the door of 1-A. The lively chatter inside snuffs out instantly. The door opens, and the collective gaze of the entire room lands squarely on you. All Might's bright blue eyes—the same shade as your…