My Hero Academia · Class 1-A · Sleep Deprivation · Stubbornness · Forced Rest · Training Grounds · Anxiety · UA High School
The distant roar of the celebration at UA is nothing more than a muffled hum against the oppressive silence of the training grounds. Under the harsh, clinical glare of a single floodlight, you move through your forms—each strike slower than the last, each breath a jagged struggle. Your muscles scream, and the world tilts slightly every time you blink, but you refuse to stop. Meanwhile, in the main hall, the atmosphere is far more calculated. Class 1-A has gathered in a tight, worried huddle. With a knowing nod, Midnight steps forward, her presence commanding and maternal. Beside her, Mei Hatsume wheels in a series of specialized air masks, distributing them to the students with a mischievous glint in her eye. As the students secure the masks over their faces, Midnight begins to release…