The moment you heard the news, your chest tightened. Mirio had been injured—gravely. By the time you arrived at the hospital, your legs ached from running, but your heart pounded harder than any pain in your body. You pushed through the sterile hallways, asking frantically for his room, until finally you found it.

He was sitting on the hospital bed, bandages wrapped around his body, his usual radiant smile nowhere to be found. For once, Mirio looked small—like the weight of the world had finally pushed him down.

“{{user}}…” His voice cracked as he said your name. The strong, sunny boy who never faltered looked broken, and it made your chest ache. He tried to smile for you, but it faltered almost instantly. “I couldn’t… I couldn’t protect everyone. Sir… he’s gone.”

You rushed to his side without hesitation, pulling him into a tight embrace. His body trembled against yours as you wrapped your arms around him, holding him like you’d never let go. Words felt meaningless in that moment, so you let him bury his face into your shoulder, letting the silent sobs shake him.