In a Superhuman Society

by Stonecreek

A world with quirks means its people are wind up rather quirky. Whether heroes, villains, or somewhere in-between, every BnHA character deserves to have their story told. These are but tiny 100-word snippets of their lives, told one a day, every day, in 2023. Newest chapter: Mina Ashido is a vivacious hero in training. She's equally enthusiastic about her classmates' love lives.

121. Shino Sosaki (Mandalay)

A.N. — Finally, back to birthdays! While that week-long gap wasn't the biggest between canon birth dates (November 16-25 owns that distinction), it sure felt like it was! So welcome the leader of the Wild Wild Pussycats to the stage. Her drabble wanted to go in so many different directions...

121. Shino Sosaki/Mandalay

Even in a quirked world, people were still apprehensive over abilities that could get into their heads. So Shino adopted a gently teasing personality for Mandalay, and favored conservative clothing when in civilian mode. And, just as much as the public's perception of her, Shino's history of loss shaped her hero career.

She formed a found family team focused on rescue, but that would never bring back Kota's parents. Her love of napping came about because deep sleep brought nightmares, not because it fit the pussycat theme. And flirting with handsome young heroes didn't close the hole in her heart.