Shino Sosaki/Relationships

Kota Izumi
Shino loves his nephew Kota. She takes care of him since she is the only relative that Kota has left since the death of his parents at the hands of the Villain Muscular. Due to this tragedy, Kota became reserved, cold, and grumpy misanthrope who hates heroes in general. Shino understands the feelings of her nephew, but tries to comfort Kota and explain that someday he will understand why his parents died.

After Kota being saved by Izuku, the relationship of the two improves. Shino realizes that Kota has started to admire Izuku as his Hero.