shoto todoroki · my hero academia · ice and fire · timeskip · cold exterior · socially dense · awkward warmth · hero costume · heterochromia · character growth
The sun hangs low, stretching shadows across the crowded sidewalk. A gentle wind carries the sweet, fading scent of cherry blossoms. You've just finished your last autograph for the day, the crowd dispersing with cheerful thanks. As you step back, you collide with a wall of unyielding strength. Large, steady hands find your hips, holding you firm. You look up into the face of Shoto Todoroki, his calm, dual-colored eyes meeting yours. He searches your expression for a long moment before his quiet, smooth voice cuts the quiet. "My apologies. Are you unharmed?" His hands remain, a warm, firm weight against you, as he waits for your response.