Berwald stared at the paper, feeling the dots under his fingers. His world had been plunged into darkness after the accident. It was a painful reality he faced every day.

"Why wasn't it me?" cried Tino, holding Berwald's hand. He had been with Berwald through thick and thin, but this time he couldn't be there for him.

"You couldn't have done anything, Tino," Lukas tried to reassure him. But his eyes, filled with worry, betrayed his words. They all were in shock.

Despite his accident, Berwald remained strong. He began learning braille, relying on his fingers to see the world around him.

However, Berwald’s transition wasn't easy. Every day was a struggle, but his friends stood by him, supporting him as best they could.

Tino took it hardest. He blamed himself, thinking he could have prevented Berwald's accident somehow. He was in a constant state of guilt.

Mattias, the self-proclaimed leader, struggled to maintain his usual cheer. He missed the old Berwald, who towered over everyone with a protective gaze.

One day, Emil approached Berwald with his pet, Mr. Puffin. "He's good company," Emil said. "He might help you feel better."

To their surprise, Berwald found comfort in Mr. Puffin’s company. The bird's rhythmic chirping and Emil's calm voice brought a sense of normalcy back to Berwald's life.

Tino was relieved to see Berwald smile again. "You're gaining strength, Berwald," he said warmly. "Just like how you taught us in the past."

Berwald's blindness was hard on everyone, especially for Mattias. He felt helpless, watching his friend struggling every day.

However, Mattias did his best to help Berwald, from guiding him around the university to ensuring he had everything he needed. He was a good leader.

Lukas supported Berwald too. He arranged for a tutor to help him adapt to braille and even learned some himself to assist Berwald.

"We're all here for you, Berwald," said Lukas, a soothing calmness in his voice. In his own way, Lukas was helping Berwald regain his confidence.

Berwald was learning not to depend on sight. He focused on his other senses—touch, sound, and even the vibrations around him.

Mattias continued to play his part well. He helped Berwald become independent, guiding him to familiarize himself with the surroundings.

Meanwhile, Emil and Mr. Puffin kept Berwald company. Their presence was comforting, and Emil's narration of books helped Berwald connect back with his love for literature.

Gradually, Berwald was starting to accept his new reality. He began navigating the world through touch, sound, and memory. It was an uphill battle, but he was fighting.

Tino's guilt began to fade as he saw Berwald's progress. He realized that what mattered was not the past but how they helped Berwald in his journey.

"Berwald, you're not alone," Tino reminded him. "We're here, holding your hand through this journey." His words were comforting, and Berwald nodded in response.

Months passed, and Berwald was doing much better. Despite his blindness, he was now able to move around the university independently and even attend his classes.

All his friends were proud of Berwald's progress. Each step Berwald took towards independence was a victory for all of them.

"We knew you could do it, Berwald," Lukas said. His words echoed the belief all of them had in their hearts - Berwald was strong.

There were still challenges, but Berwald faced them with newfound courage and resilience, knowing he had the support of his friends.

Slowly, their lives started to regain normalcy. The strength of their bond, their friendship, had seen them through the toughest of times.

Berwald, the once feared gentle giant, had now become an inspiration to everyone around. His disability had not held him back but had made him stronger.

Tino, Mattias, Lukas, and Emil watched Berwald from a distance, their hearts swelling with pride. They had helped Berwald through his journey, and he had emerged victorious.

"You've made us proud, Berwald," Mattias said, his voice choked with emotion. To which Berwald replied, "I couldn't have done it without you guys."

As they gathered around Berwald, it was evident that their bond had been strengthened through this journey. They were more than friends - they were a family.

Despite the darkness that had come into Berwald's world, he had found his light in his friends. His journey was proof that with resilience and support, one could face any challenge.

Berwald's story was a testament to the power of friendship and resilience. Though faced with adversity, he had emerged stronger, all thanks to his friends.

His journey, the journey of the blind giant, was a beacon of hope, an inspiration. It was a reminder that every cloud has a silver lining, and every challenge can be overcome.

And so, Berwald lived his life, not as someone hindered by a disability, but as a fighter who overcame his challenges and stood tall among his peers.

As they continued their university journey, the Nordic 5 remained inseparable, bound together by their experiences and the challenges they had conquered as a team.

Their bond was a testament to the power of friendship in the face of adversity. Together, they faced every challenge, reminding each other that they were never alone.