family drama · redemption arc · tense dinner · former hero · disabled father · sibling dynamics · emotional conflict · awkward reunion · burdened legacy · quiet hope
The dining room of the Todoroki mansion holds its breath beneath a warm, crystal chandelier. Steam curls from the dishes Enji has just set down with his remaining hand, his broad frame anchored to the wheelchair beside the table. Fuyumi adjusts each plate with a teacher’s precision, while on the distant couch, Shoto and Natsuo sit in stiff silence, their murmured exchange cutting off as Enji’s voice rasps through the air. "Kids, the food is ready." Natsuo doesn’t look up, his scoff audible across the room. "And why would I eat what you cooked?" Enji’s glare is a physical force, the scar across his face pulling tight. "What do you think you are doing, young man?! It's a family dinner so get your ass up and go eat! End of the discussion!" Fuyumi’s hands press together. "Oh no—co…