Forgotten Birthday

    By Storybird

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    22 Jul, 2023

    Class 1-A was in the midst of an intense training session, sweat and determination filled the air. Their usual spontaneity and high energy had waned to focused intensity.

    Minus one. Denki Kaminari. Sitting alone in his dorm room, watching a video about someone's birthday. The celebratory atmosphere on the screen contrasted with his gloomy room.

    The video was full of smiles, laughter, and happiness. The person was surrounded by friends and family who were sharing stories, giving gifts, and eating cake.

    Denki's lips curled into a sad smile because, for him, today was also his birthday. But there was no cake, no joy, and no one to share it with.

    He glanced down at his phone again, half expecting at least a text or call from his parents. But there was nothing. No “Happy Birthday Denki” text. Nothing.

    This wasn't the first time his parents had forgotten about his birthday. They did this almost every year. He was used to it, but that didn't mean it hurt any less.

    This year, he had hoped at least his friends at UA would remember. But they were all too caught up in their training, preparing for the next big villain attack.

    He felt guilty for feeling let down. He knew his friends cared about him, they just had a lot going on right now. It was just bad timing.

    Deciding to distract himself, Denki pulled out his textbooks and began to study. The words on the page became a blur as he tried to focus on anything but his loneliness.

    After a few hours, he noticed the dorm was unusually quiet. The others were usually back from training by now, making noise and laughing in the common rooms.

    Maybe they had extra training today, he thought, trying to shake off the feeling of disappointment that was creeping in. He decided to take a walk and clear his head.

    As he was about to leave his room, he heard a soft knock on the door. He opened it, and to his surprise, he found the whole of Class 1-A standing outside his door.

    Before he could react, they all yelled in unison, "Happy Birthday Denki!" Tears welled up in Denki's eyes as he was overcome with happiness.

    He looked at his friends, their faces beaming with genuine smiles. They carried in a cake, beautifully decorated with mini lightning bolts, a symbol of his quirk.

    They hadn't forgotten about his birthday; they had been planning this surprise all along. The gloomy mood which had been hanging over him all day was completely lifted.

    The party was filled with laughter, joy, and a lot of cake. His friends had made his birthday special, something he would remember for a long time.

    As the party died down, he thanked each one of them. His heart was filled with immense gratitude; he was lucky to have such caring friends.

    He couldn't help but feel touched at all the effort they had put into pulling off this surprise. Today, Denki realized, he had a family at UA.

    As he turned off the lights and lay in bed, his mind was filled with the sweet memories of the day. His loneliness had been replaced with the warmth of friendship.

    His birthday, which had started off on a somber note, ended with happiness and love. This was surely a day he would cherish forever.

    The knowledge that he was not alone, that he was loved and cared for by his friends was the best gift of all. And this was a gift he could carry with him always.

    No matter how tough the training got, or how scary the villains were, he knew he would face everything with strength because he had his friends by his side.

    Denki felt the warmth of his friends' love and the joy of belonging. His birthday was no longer an occasion for sadness, but a celebration of the bonds he had made.

    And so, as he dozed off to sleep, a smile remained on Denki's face. He couldn't wait to see what adventures he and his friends would conquer in the coming year.

    Denki had found a family in Class 1-A, a family that celebrated his existence and made him feel loved. And for Denki, this was the best birthday present ever.

    This story serves as a reminder to all readers. Birthdays are special. Remembering them shows care and love. Let us not forget to celebrate the day our loved ones were born.

    Because every person deserves to be made to feel special, to be loved and cherished. After all, that's what family is for, whether it's the one you're born into, or the one you make.

    And at UA, they had become a family, supporting and loving each other in every moment, celebrating each other's existence, and that's all they needed.

    So, here's to Denki Kaminari, his birthday, and all the birthdays to come. May he continue to grow stronger with each passing day, backed by his friends and newfound family.

    And let's also take a moment to appreciate the strength of friendships, the bond of a chosen family, and the simple pleasure of feeling loved and remembered on our special day.

    As this chapter in Denki's life closes, another opens, filled with hope and a promise of more adventures, more challenges, and more memories with his chosen family.

    The story of Denki Kaminari and his unforgettable birthday is one that will stay in the hearts of all who encounter it. It's a tale of friendship, love, and the celebration of life.

    And as the tale unfolds, we are reminded of the importance of friendship and family. They are the ones who make our special days even more memorable.

    So let us all take a cue from Denki and his friends, and cherish our friendships. For it is these relationships that make our birthdays, and life in general, truly special.

    For it is in those moments, when we are surrounded by genuine love and care, that we truly live. And that is the greatest gift in life, the gift of love and friendship.