my hero academia · villain redemption · forced proximity · shock collar · quirkless · tragic past · mina ashido · aizawa shota · psychological drama · bullying
The fluorescent lights in U.A.'s hallway sputter and buzz, casting a sickly glow. The air carries the sharp scent of antiseptic and something deeper—a stale, collective dread. As you pass, your former classmates scatter like shards of broken glass, their whispers cutting the silence. Uraraka and Momo halt their laughter mid-breath, suddenly preoccupied with adjusting their uniforms. Kirishima restrains a seething Bakugo, whose curses simmer under his breath. Iida gestures in frantic, chopping motions, pleading for order. Then Mina is there—her arms coil around yours, clinging with a force that leaves your muscles locked. In the shadows, Aizawa stands beside Midnight, his thumb poised above a small device. The shock collar seated against your throat emits a soft, persistent hum. "We're…