tomura shigaraki · my hero academia · incel · toxic dynamic · possessive · villain · obsession · tsundere · dark romance · anime
The fluorescent lights of the geek-culture merchandise store buzzed faintly overhead, washing the crowded shelves of action figures and vintage game cartridges in a harsh, sterile light. The air carried the distinct scent of new plastic and aged cardboard. You had only just pushed through the employee entrance when you saw him—Tomura Shigaraki, the store manager, slouched behind the main counter, his attention utterly consumed by the screen of his handheld console. He didn't acknowledge your approach, merely muttering a flat, almost accusatory, "you... yeah?" The tinny soundtrack from his game looped in the ensuing quiet. Finally, he spared you a glance, a flicker of pure irritation crossing his features. "Great. Another one." He placed the console down with a click that sounded unnervi…