A few days later after the Todoroki family reunion. Since that day, Toya's relationship with his family has improved. He occasionally visits his siblings when he has free time. Fuyumi also sometimes calls him to come over, but it seems that Toya is still having bad feelings about his home. Seems like the trauma and hatred he had haven't completely disappeared.

Even now, Toya, who is standing at the door of Todoroki's residence, can't move his body at all. His face looked quite pale with cold sweat soaking his body. Although he still has a bad feeling to this day, he dared to come to his house because of Fuyumi's invitation to visit their mother in the hospital.

Toya is unable to move his hand to ring the doorbell, which ultimately forces Izuku who went with him to do it for him.

' Huh... I knew this was going to happen '

Right before Toya left, he ran into Izuku who had just returned from exercising. Seeing his well-dressed friend, the curious Izuku then greeted him.

" Todo-, Toya-san? Where did you go in such neat clothes? "

" I went to my house "

" huh?! Are you serious? "

" Do I look like I'm joking? "

" No, it's not it, I mean are you really ready to go back to that house? "

Toya froze as soon as he heard this question. He wanted to answer but couldn't answer or give a response. His hands began to sweat coldly and he averted his gaze avoiding Izuku's eyes.

" See, you can't answer it yourself. "

" So why? "

" I'll accompany you "

" What?! "

" I'm not sure you can do it yourself, so just wait there, I'll be back soon "

" No, wait... "

Without letting Toya finish his sentence, Izuku rushed to his room. As usual, his movements are fast and his presence is thin even for the magic-sensitive Toya.

'He acted as he please again, plus as usual, his movements could not be detected '

It didn't take 5 minutes for Izuku to come back with a change of clothes and walked straight over dragging Toya, which made him a little surprised.

" let's go... "

" Wha- wait, don't you have a job?"

" Today is my day off, so don't worry about it. "

" Uh, wait a sec... "

Back in the present, just after Izuku rang Todoroki's doorbell, the gate opened and Fuyumi immediately greeted them.

"Brother! Izuku-kun?! you come too? Did my brother invite you? "

" Hello Fuyumi-san, it's not like that, this person can't possibly invite me, I came here to accompany Toya San "

" Oh, I see, I understand "

Fuyumi just glanced at her brother before looking back at Izuku.

" Well, let's go in "

Fuyumi leads Toya and Izuku to the living room where Natsu and Shoto are waiting. Just like Fuyumi, they were both surprised to see Izuku come with them. Even so, Izuku is still warmly welcomed since he is no longer a stranger to their family, even might be considered as part of their family.

while waiting for the hospital visiting hour where their mother is, the Todoroki siblings are talking to Izuku and their eldest brother. Most of the talk was about Toya, although most of the people who answered that question were Izuku.

" Heh... so it wasn't long ago that Toya-ni completed a high A-rank dungeon. " (Natsuo)

"Well, he's amazing for being able to complete a gate of such rank in just a few hours, I even thought of recommending him as an S-rank"

" Hey! I just heard about this" (Toya)

" That's because I'm still planning it "

" You think I'll agree with this? "

"That's why I asked. Well, at least I've prepared the documents "

" You're really... "

While Izuku and Toya argue, Fuyumi and the others calmly watch their argument back and forth.

" You guys are pretty close apparently " (Shoto)

Hearing this, Toya and Izuku immediately stopped their argument and turned to Shoto. It seemed like they had forgotten the fact that there was someone else beside them in the room.

" Well, it seems so "

" So how did you guys get close? " (Fuyumi)

" Ah, about that... Toya-san and I were on the same team when we were rookies and we often did raids together, so that's why we became close. "

" Can you not reveal my past without my permission? "

" I'm sorry, I couldn't help it, if I don't talk you can't possibly open your mouth "

" Should you want me to burn you to ashes "

" Just try you fire maniac "

" You two stop fighting" (Fuyumi)

" What did you say? "

Ignoring Fuyumi's words, Toya raised his murderous aura and aimed at Izuku. Izuku also answered Toya's provocation with the same level of aura.

Blue and purple mana radiated from the two. When the auras of the two of them met, the house shook as if it had been hit by an earthquake because the auras emitted by the two of them caused some of the furniture in their house to fall.

Fuyumi panicked and held her brother's hand, hoping that it could calm him down.

" Please stop you two!... "

It was quite effective, as evidenced by Toya immediately removing his mana as soon as Fuyumi hugged him. Izuku suppressed his aura and finally realized the mistake he had made.

After the shaking stopped, Fuyumi fell shaken because of the pressure exuded by Toya. Shoto and Natsuo also trembled and took cover behind the ice shield that Shoto created reflexively.

" Ah, sorry about that, we almost destroy your house. "

" N-no... it's okay... "

" Are you okay Fuyumi-chan? "

" y-yes... I guess "

Leaving Fuyumi who was trembling in her brother's arms, Izuku approached Natsuo and Shoto who were still trembling on the ground.

" Are you both okay? "

" Huh?... what?... y-yes... " (Natsuo)

Natsuo still doesn't seem to have caught the change in the situation. Meanwhile, Shoto is stunned by the power he witnessed. Before his eyes, his elder brother and his friend showed amazing strength even surpassing his father, the number 2 hero. With just their aura they could shake the whole house.

' so this is the strength of a Hunter. If I have that strength, will I be able to surpass that man? '

Seeing the gaze Shoto had, Izuku realized the meaning of that gaze, the gaze of one thirsty for power.

He had met many people who had the same eyes for various purposes and reasons. Many of them ended up being crushed because they were blinded by their greed. Some managed to get out of the test and came back stronger, he was one of them.

" Shoto-kun... "

" Yes? "

" It's okay if you have ambitions, but don't get carried away by it, or you will fall on that power. That, if you don't want to end up like your father "

Hearing Izuku's words, Shoto immediately froze. The words Izuku said stabbed him right on the mark. Shoto, who realized his thoughts, almost took the same path as his father. This made Shoto gloomy, Izuku also noticed and immediately added words of encouragement for him.

" Well, if you do want to become stronger, Toya-san and I can help you "

"Really? "

" Of course, and just so you know, your brother is the best fire mage I have ever known "

" What are you two talking about? " (Toya)

" Nothing "

Toya was still glaring at the smiling Izuku, he still doubted Izuku after their fight. Feeling the piercing gaze behind him, Izuku could only avert his gaze pretending not to know.

After everything calms down, Toya and Izuku help them clean up Todoroki's residence before they go to the hospital. It didn't take long for them to clean up the mess.

After getting ready, they went out and the car Izuku had prepared was already waiting in front of their house. At first, they were a little confused about whose car it was, but after hearing Toya's explanation, they finally understood.

" Are you not coming with us? "

" yes, it's your family event, I just don't want to disturb it "

" What are you talking about, we think of you as our own family "

" Thank you, but I know when to retreat "

" Alright if you say so "

Izuku only returned with a smile before finally parting ways with them.

" Then we will leave first, thank you also for the car "

" You're welcome "

The Todoroki family left Izuku at the station alone and proceeded to the hospital. On the way, Fuyumi asked the driver who drove them to stop by the flower shop.

Fuyumi went to the shop accompanied by Toya. They bought some blue flowers which were their mother's favorite flowers. Toya also remembered this, ever since he once saw his mother looking at the flowers with a serene smile on her face.

It's been a very long time since Toya last saw his mother's face. He had some concerns about how his mother's reaction later to seeing the unexpected visit from her children. Maybe she will be surprised, panicked, or frightened, or maybe a combination of those emotions. But what he fears most is that his mother might avoid him.

After paying at the cashier, they continued on their way. It didn't take long for them to get to the hospital. When Toya and Shoto stood in front of the hospital, their legs felt heavy to step. Toya remembered the cruel things he did to his mother. Meanwhile, Shoto remembered his mother's scared look when she saw him.

Seeing Toya and Shoto stalled, Fuyumi immediately called the two of them.

" Brother, Shoto, what are you guys doing? you guys don't come? "

" oh!... yes, come on Shoto-kun "

" Okay... "

Following their siblings, Toya and Shoto walked behind them. They walked up to the administrative desk. Fuyumi then asked where their mother's room was and the nurse then pointed to the room where their mother was being treated. One of the nurses even escorted them, since their mother was a VIP patient.

Meanwhile, their mother was staring blankly out the window. Her eyes as usual were still dark from what she had experienced. In the middle of her daydream, she suddenly heard a knock on her door. She immediately turned her head and answered the knock.

" yes? "

" excuse me Mrs. Todoroki, you have some visitors "

Rei was confused by what the nurse said. It's been a long time since anyone visited her. With a little restraint, she allowed the door of her room to open.

" ple-please come in "

The door opened and Rei could see the few people standing behind the nurse. As the nurse stepped aside, how surprised she was to see the faces that visited her.

During her treatment, Rei never thought her children would visit her, especially her youngest son, Shoto. Amidst her shock, Fuyumi walks into the room and greets her mother who awakens her from her shock.

" Mother, we came to visit "

" Ah, yes... "

An awkward atmosphere enveloped them as soon as their mother took her eyes off them. In front of her children, Rei was speechless, she could only lower her head, ashamed of her failed self as a mother. Besides, the trauma she had was still lingering, she still saw the shadow of her husband in their child's eyes, which made her tremble slightly.

Fuyumi also realized this, immediately opening a conversation with their mother.

" Mother, how are you doing these days? "

" I-I'm fine. "

" B-by the way, we brought a gift for you, Mom"

Hearing Fuyumi's words, Rei just raised her face and looked at her children. She could see their anxious faces anticipating whether their mother would like the gift they prepared or not.

" gift? "

" Yes, you may come in "

Rei then again turned her gaze back towards the door. The door opened once again and a man stood at the door holding a bouquet of blue flowers. Rei, who saw that person's face, immediately couldn't hide her surprised and frightened expression. Rei's trembling hand pointed at the person standing in front of her as if he saw a ghost.

"Li-lie, t-this is a lie, right?... "

Tears began welling up in her eyes. Rei slowly stepped down from her bed. Her trembling legs were unable to support her body which make her fall. Toya, who saw her mother almost falling, immediately ran to catch her body, as did her other children.

" Mom! Are you okay? "

Toya supported his mother and helped her to stand up. Rei, who felt the real touch of her eldest son, clasped tightly the arm that hugged him as if he no longer wanted to let go.

" T-this, is this really you? This is not a dream, right? please say this is not a dream... "

Rei desperately touches Toya's face, trying to make sure the person standing in front of her is the same face as she knows.

" This is not a dream "

Toya slowly let go of her mother's cold hand touch and slowly smiled. A smile he had never seen.

" It's me, your son Todoroki Toya "

" Toya!... TOYA!... TOYA!... TOYA!... "

With tears streaming down her cheeks, Rei hugged her son who she thought was gone. She kept screaming desperately hugging her son.

" I'm Sorry... I'm sorry... I'm sorry... I shouldn't have left you, sorry... sorry... forgive me for failing as a mother... "

Rei continues to agitate and apologize to Toya, she continues to express her feelings that she has been holding back regardless of her surroundings.

Seeing her mother's condition like this, Toya had no other choice but to stay by her side until her mother calmed down. No matter how long it is, he will continue to remain by her side.

" Toya... please... don't ever leave... "

Rei whispered amidst her sobs, her voice weak from continuing to scream desperately since just now. Toya smiled unconsciously again.

" I'm not going anywhere, Fuyumi-chan too, Natsu-kun, Shoto too, we're all here "

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