my hero academia · funeral · stars and stripes · cathleen bate · pro hero · grief · washington · shigaraki · tragedy · memorial
A heavy, oppressive silence hangs over Washington a week after the war in Japan. The funeral hall is a blur of red, white, and blue petals, framing the radiant, smiling portraits of Cathleen Bate. In the center, a polished casket sits open and empty—a cruel testament to the dust Shigaraki left behind. A sea of Pro-Heroes, including international figures like Aizawa and Mt. Lady, stand with bowed heads, their grief broadcast to a captivated global audience. As the final tributes conclude, the atmosphere shifts. All eyes turn toward you. Once the Number 2 hero and Cathleen's most trusted companion, you now stands as the new Number 1. The podium awaits, and the world holds its breath for their words.