Too Late

Chapter 23: Ties of Friendship

In the days that followed, the members of Class 1-A took turns visiting Midoriya, their hearts filled with a mixture of hope and trepidation. They were determined to remind him of the bonds they shared, hoping that their stories and presence would rekindle the memories buried deep within his mind.

Each student approached Midoriya with gentle care, sharing anecdotes, inside jokes, and moments of triumph they had experienced together. They spoke of their training, their victories, and even their occasional mishaps. They poured their hearts out, hoping that the fragments of their shared past would resonate with Midoriya, bridging the gap that separated him from the person he once was.

Uraraka took her turn, recounting the time Midoriya had saved her during their first training exercise. She spoke of her admiration for his unwavering determination and the way he inspired her to become a better hero. Tears welled up in her eyes as she pleaded, "Deku, please remember... Remember how much you mean to us, how much you've impacted our lives."

Bakugou, though uncharacteristically awkward with his words, shared memories of their fierce rivalries and how Midoriya's resilience pushed him to become stronger. "Oi, Deku! You better wake the hell up and start shouting at me again! I won't let you stay like this!"

Todoroki, with a calm yet earnest voice, reminisced about their shared training sessions and the valuable lessons Midoriya had taught him about friendship and acceptance. "Midoriya, we need you. Your strength, your spirit. We'll wait for you, no matter how long it takes."

One by one, each member of Class 1-A poured their hearts out, their words mingling with the flickering hope that burned within their souls. They laughed, they cried, and they shared their unwavering belief in Midoriya's potential to rise above the darkness that plagued his mind.

As the days passed, Recovery Girl continued her diligent work, employing various therapeutic methods to stimulate Midoriya's memory and emotions. She closely monitored his progress, adjusting her approach based on the subtlest responses she observed.

Although Midoriya remained unresponsive, a faint glimmer of recognition occasionally flickered within his eyes. A fleeting smile or a subtle twitch of his fingers hinted at the awakening of dormant memories, encouraging the hearts of his friends to soar with renewed hope.

In their relentless pursuit to reach Midoriya's essence, the bonds of Class 1-A grew stronger. They leaned on one another for support, drawing strength from the shared determination that burned within their hearts. The road ahead was uncertain, but their friendship and unwavering resolve would guide them through the darkest of trials.

They would not give up on Midoriya. They would continue to fight for him, with the hope that one day, their collective efforts would break through the walls that confined his spirit, allowing him to reemerge as the Midoriya they cherished—a beacon of hope and strength.

And so, they patiently awaited the moment when their dear friend would return to them, knowing that their unwavering love and unbreakable bonds would light his path back to the world he had temporarily lost