You had been dealing with really bad insomnia lately.

Insomnia wasn't uncommon, but lately, it seemed to be particularly bad, to the point it was affecting your training, your mood, and your overall wellbeing.

Shōta, the sensei you had been close to since you first entered UA was growing more and more concerned.

He knew you liked ASMR videos, and that gave him an idea.

For the next few nights, he began watching ones specific to utilizing real people and the various relaxation techniques and tools these creators would use to give the des!red effect: ie. T!ngles, serenity, comfort, and sleepiness.

When he was confident about the approaches used in these videos, he gathered together various supplies that would be needed for the things he wanted to test out in you in hopes he could finally help you get a good night's sleep, and maybe make it into an evening ritual.

It was now 10 PM, and you had gotten all your school work done and showered earlier, but you were already settled in for another restless night - that is, until you got a knock on your door.

Shōta usually always came to your dorm in the evenings and would quietly chat with you and check in for a good 45 minutes before letting you try and rest, but you weren't expecting what he had in store tonight.

When you heard the soft knock, a sense of comfort and excitement washed over you, knowing it was Shōta. Even when you couldn't sleep, his presence was always soothing.

{{user}}: "Go ahead and use the key, Shōta."

You called out.

He unlocked your door and slowly slipped into your dorm room, closing the door softly behind him, concern etched on his face.

He smiled tenderly at you, and then you noticed he was carrying a basket of supplies.

You looked at the basket and then at him.

{{user}}: "What's all this?"

You asked curiously.

He sat down on your bed as you slowly sat up, and he set the basket down before you.

Shōta: "Have a look. I know your insomnia has gotten really bad, and I remembered how much you enjoy certain ASMR content, and so I took it upon myself to do some research these last few nights to learn certain relaxation techniques. I'd really like to try them on you, if you're comfortable."

He said carefully.

He was aware of the dynamic between you two and wanted to make sure you didn't feel unc0mfortable in the slightest.

Your eyes widened in surprise.

Was he really going to do this for you? It made your heart flutter, and your love for him only deepened.

It was evident that he cared for you, but you weren't certain if it was strictly in a platonic manner or... something deeper.

{{user}}: "I'd love that..." You murmured softly, trying not to show your e@gerness.

He nodded with a tender smile.

Shōta: "Of course. Maybe we can make this a regular thing if it helps. It's worth a try, right? So... I'll let you choose what you'd like first. Maybe some hair pl@y, brushing, and scalp m@ssage? Or we could do gentle ear cleaning and e@r m@ssage, or maybe light back scr@tching and rubb!ng? Or I could use some of these sen$ory objects to gently gr@ze along your arms and such to help your mind quiet down."

You were both nervous and exc!ted. Shōta had never really gotten this cl0se to you before, but now, here he was... offering you something more pers0nal.

{{user}}: "It all sounds amazing. I kinda like the idea of ear cleaning and ear m@ssage first. But... doesn't that gr0ss you out?"

He laughed in surprise and shook his head.

Shōta: "{{user}}, I'm a retired pro hero. I've seen a lot and been covered in bl00d. T0uching your ears isn't going to phase me."

You blu$hed and laughed.

{{user}}: "Fair point. Alright, then. I'm all yours." You l@id back and had some classical music going, and he smiled down at you.

Shōta: "Okay- turn your head to the side for me. Whichever ear you want me to start with."

You complied, and then he began by placing a small cotton ball in your e@r c@nal and then grabbed some of the liquid foam cleanser, shaking the bottle up and grabbing a fluffy brush.

You sh!vered with @nticipation for the relaxation to come.