"And that's it for today!" I exclaimed at my students, smiling kindly, as the bell of the last session rang.

"Thanks Todoroki sensei!" They answered, cheering happily at the end of school.

'Now, have to go back home... yay.'

I sighed in exasperation, the lingering feeling of longing finding it's way to the surface. Well, being the eldest sister in a house without a mother and caring for siblings facing traumatic issues each in different ways is not exactly fun.

Not that I do not like caring about them, of course. It's just... just that I always wish to have a life a normal family does.

The way things are going are really worrying me, especially with Shoto and Hikoori. They used to be so close, to the point that they were inseparable. No matter how far away you keep them from each other, their relationship remained as stable and clear as the lake in the middle of a mythic forest.

'But things are changing since a week before U.A...' I thought as I got into my car.

It's mostly on Hikoori's side that the ball is dashing into the pitfall. Her anxiety is growing at an increasing speed, and she is distancing herself more and more from everyone. She is having outbursts in her passive quirk, "Dark Blood" as the doctor called it, at night, not to mention the nightmares. I am always watching over her, since she has always been on the more sensitive side.

I was in front of our mansion's door, without even being aware. Sighing again I opened it, letting my worries slide aside for a small amount of time so that I can be the caring mother I have to be.

'Natsuo is going to be back soon, and after him are Shoto and Hikoori. I should finish the chores. And I have to prepare the class work of tomorrow for my students. Then I should prepare the dinner for my siblings, and for me and father each one aside.'

Yup, there is a lot of work to do.

I took a quick shower, changed into my pyjamas, and started with the chores right away. When I finished, the front door opened.

"I'm home." Natsuou's voice echoed.

I got to the door to greet him as usual: "welcome home! take off your shoes on the door step I just cleaned up the house."

He beamed and said while answering my request: "restless as usual, Fuyumi."

I chuckled giving him a "get in" motion with my hand.

"Come and help me in preparing our dinner after you shower and change!" I said while walking toward the kitchen.

"Oki-doki."

This time, our lovely youngest siblings got silently into the house. Usually, Shoto would announce their arrival, but he did not this time around. He actually got straight to his room, like Hikoori did in this period of time.

"Shoto? Hikoori?" I called them out, but no one answered.

'That's not their normal behaviour... what happened to them in school?'

The concern resurfaced again, even grew. I headed to Shoto's room, to inspect. I knocked twice.

"Shoto...? May I enter?" I asked softly. I heard some shuffling and a faint noise of things being moved, before he answered me with a slightly wavering enter. My heart clenched as I moved the doorknob.

He was sitting on his favourite mat beside the window, spacing out.

"Shoto...?" I tried to get his attention, maintaining a small smile.

He turned his head to face me, questioning the goal behind my actions.

I got into the room, and sat beside him. He shifted in his place a little bit.

'He does that when he fights with Hikoori...'

"What happened?" I asked gently, still smiling.

He averted his gaze, wearing a neutral mask.

"Nothing important." He said coldly.

'Yup... they fought.'

I let out a weak sigh.

'It must be about father again... can't blame them...

they faced his cruelty, which is far harsher than just being ignored like in my and Natsuou's case.'

"You had an argument with imoto, didn't you?" I asked softly, my voice fading slightly at the end. He tensed in response and did not answer.

"You know... you do not have to take all the burden on yourself, either be it you or Hikoori... maybe you should share the weight. This way you won't feel as pressured." I told him, getting on my feet.

His eyes became glassy with held back tears. He looked through window again, at the far horizon.

I got out and closed the door, giving him a much needed privacy.

It was seven and half at night. Father just came back from work, his civilian clothes on.

"Welcome back, oto-san." I said silently, my head down. "The dinner is ready...".

He hummed in response, not even bothering to answer.

I was gone to the eating room, waiting for him on the ground level chair.

Ten minutes and he got inside, sitting opposite to me.

"Ittadakimasu." We both said in union, and started eating.

The silence moments stretched and stretched, thickening the air around us. I felt like if I'm going to suffocate.

"So... um... how was your work today...?" I asked hesitantly.

"Good." He answered simply, annoyance clear in his tone. He was clearly bothered by something.

"Where is Hikoori?" He asked frowning.

'Oh no... I know this look very well.'He was going to at least give her a lecture, and his lectures are not exactly the nice type.

"She... she i-is in her room, as u-usual." I stuttered.

'I am sorry imoto... but what can I do...?'

He got up, his plate half empty, and headed to her room.

"Wait...!" I called out to him. He did not even stop to glance at me; just continued his way toward her room.

She ended up being scolded harshly, and for what?

For losing consciousness in school, like if it was her own fault.

Soon after that, a fight broke again, between Shoto, and father.

'I wish mother was here... she would have known what to do...'

Hello folks!I did it! I updated the story in two consecutive days! Yay!!

Well, a special reader's birthday is today. Say happy birthday to Balckit Tamer-san!!

This is a little present for them for turning eighteen; a chapter about Fuyumi!

Oh, Fuyumi... she needs more attention. She is one of the strongest characters I came across. She is bearing a big burden, yet she is not wavering. She has a very big dream: having a normal family. I hope it will become true someday!

I am sorry if it was confusing, but yes, Hikoori has a kind of future-visions. You will know the whereabouts of this (and other) abilities as the story advances, do not worry!

Anyways, hope you guys enjoyed!Regards.

Author-chan.