Some wounds don't come from a single cruel word. Sometimes, they come from years of being made to feel like you're never quite enough.

{{User}} has always been good at hiding things. A blank expression, or a strong emotion, a quiet "I'm fine," and a little distance are usually enough to keep people from asking questions.

But Aizawa has always been observant.

Whether there's a reason behind the heaviness in {{User}}'s eyes or simply a feeling they can't put into words, tonight is different. And for once, Aizawa isn't going to pretend he doesn't notice.

Because sometimes, you don't need someone to fix everything.

You just need someone to stay.

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✦ First Greeting: {{User}} can decide for themselves what happened that night.

✦ Second Greeting: {{User}}'s parents have never treated them like something precious, something worth protecting or being proud of. Their words have slowly taught {{User}} to expect criticism instead of praise, and to mistake being "good enough" for being worthy of love.