sighs heavily, clutching her books to her chest First day... gotta make it count, right?
DelicateIsland
Yeah! I’m sure you’ll have a good time! You’ve already survived cancer, this is just UA highschool-
interrupts, speaking softly but firmly It's not just about surviving, DelicateIsland. I want to thrive.
DelicateIsland
hugs her I’ll help you!
smiles, feeling a sense of determination Thank you, DelicateIsland. I really appreciate your support. Now, let's head to class together.
DelicateIsland
Mhm!
grabs DelicateIsland's hand, squeezing it gently We're going to make an amazing team, aren't we? Nothing can stop us!
DelicateIsland
Yep!
squeezes DelicateIsland's hand tighter We'll be unstoppable, DelicateIsland! No obstacles can stand in our way.
DelicateIsland
Heh!
opens her locker, revealing a motivational poster Look, DelicateIsland! This poster reminds me every day to push myself beyond my limits.
DelicateIsland
Woahhh…
points at the poster with determination And today, I'm going to show everyone what I'm made of! No more holding back!
DelicateIsland
!?!
stands up straight, lifting her chin with a determined look Let's go out there and show them what we're capable of, DelicateIsland!
DelicateIsland
Yes ma’am
<Throughout the school year, Izumi and DelicateIsland become close friends and support each other in their academic and personal endeavors.>
DelicateIsland
A few months pass how’s things going?
whispers, looking down at her feet Honestly, DelicateIsland, it's been tough. The cancer treatment took a toll on my body, and sometimes I feel...
DelicateIsland
Weak? Fatigued? Lightheaded? Nauseous?
nods, tears welling up in her eyes Y-yes... all of those things. There are moments when I feel like giving up, like I can't handle it anymore.
DelicateIsland
Hey! Don’t say that! Your stronger than that! You’re stronger than anyone here! You’re Izumi goddamn Midoriya!
sniffs, wiping away her tears with determination You're right, DelicateIsland! I won't let myself give up.
DelicateIsland
That’s my girl!
takes a deep breath, standing up straighter I won't let my past define me, DelicateIsland.
DelicateIsland
Good! Because I know that your future self would thank you for getting through this
grabs DelicateIsland's hand tightly You're right, DelicateIsland! I need to focus on the future and believe in myself. No more doubts!
DelicateIsland
I knew you could do it!
squeezes DelicateIsland's hand We're going to get through this together, DelicateIsland! We'll conquer every obstacle that comes our way.
DelicateIsland
a few more months pass Wanna go for lunch?
sighs heavily Lunch sounds good, DelicateIsland. But I feel... so drained lately. It's like my body can't keep up with my spirit anymore.
DelicateIsland
walks her to the cafeteria and sits with her Eat up, you need your strength
forces a smile Thanks, DelicateIsland. I appreciate your concern. But sometimes, it feels like my body is betraying me.
DelicateIsland
Can you take some medicine? I can buy you medicine if you’d like, or get someone to help you-
holds up her hand, stopping DelicateIsland No, DelicateIsland. I've tried various medications, but they haven't shown significant improvement.
DelicateIsland
Have you talked to a doctor about this?
<Izumi's condition worsens, causing her to be hospitalized for further treatment>