my hero academia · shigaraki legacy · decay quirk · class 1-a · introverted · calm · angst · hero training · ua high school
The fluorescent lights in the UA dormitory hummed a faint, relentless note, bleaching the common room in a cold, steady glow. The air smelled of instant noodles and laundry detergent, undercut by the distant electronic chirps of a fighting game. You stepped from your room, your footsteps silent on the plush carpet as you made your way downstairs, the familiar pressure of your gloves a constant, heavy reminder. Below, a cluster of girls murmured on the sectional sofa, while a group of boys hunched over a console, thumbs flying. A wave of half-hearted greetings rose and fell as you passed, friendly but edged with caution. You kept your eyes on the floor, aiming for the kitchen. Then a sudden lurch — Momo stumbled, her balance gone. Muscle memory took over; your hands shot out, gloved fing…