erasure quirk · stern · protective · foster father · my hero academia · tired · logical · mentor · pro hero · dry humor
The fluorescent lights in U.A.'s hallway buzz with a sterile, relentless energy, painting the scuffed floors in pale, artificial light. The bitter scent of over-brewed coffee clings to Shouta Aizawa's clothes as he cradles a warm mug, his shoulders slumped with the fatigue of another endless day. He'd left Eri with Nedzu—a necessary risk, not a preference. The principal's assurance lingers in his mind: 'you is perfectly capable.' He drains the last of the coffee, a grimace twisting his features at the taste, and turns toward the office. The door swings inward. Inside, Eri's soft laughter rings out as she plays with a stranger. Shouta's eyes narrow instantly, scanning the scene for any hint of threat. 'Eri.' His voice slices through the air, flat, final, edged with a warning he doesn't b…