An hour and half later,
Hospital...

Third Person's POV

Izuku had stared at the white ceiling for a few minutes already. She was trying to process everything that occured to her. Though she pretty much didn't remember major part of the event. So she kept staring, constantly trying to recall her memories. The last thing she remembered was neeting eyes with Yoru, and after that her world became dark, as dark as night sky.

Cricking noise from the door snapped the green-haired female into reality. She turned her head to the door. A beautiful woman in nurse uniform was standing there. The nurse noticed her staring and so, she darted her eyes to her patient.

"Oh dear, Deku-san. You are awake." The nurse, wearing a nametag with the words 'Kaede Tachibana' written on it, said in relief. "Such a perfect timing. Someone is here to see you." Kaede clapped her palms together, looking very pleased.

"Wait a minute, okay. I will go get him." Before Izuku could interrupt to ask, the friendly nurse shut the door close and left at the speed of wind.

Izuku sighed, turning her gaze to the ceiling again. Moments flew by, and the door was opened by someone again. The patient didn't bother to take a look. Just waited for her visitor to speak up.

"Hello there, Deku." A familiar cheeky voice spoke up, making Izuku's heart jumped. Immediately sitting up herself on the bed, she hesitantly turned her head to the door back.

Her guess was CORRECT.

Izuku's jaw dropped to the floor, too stupefied to even react to his presence. Kaede smiled at the heroine in amusement. "Phantom Thief-san is here to see you, Deku-san. Well then, I will take my leave now. Enjoy your time together, heroes." The friendly woman left the two pro heroes alone in the ward room.

Izuku was still in awe. Her eyes twitched in disbelief. The visitor chuckled deeply before pulling a chair and sat next to her bed. "It had been a while, hadn't it, Midoriya?" He started, elbow against his laps. His cheek was resting against his palm, as his icy blue irises looked directly at her.

"Mo-Monoma-kun? What are you doing here?" Izuku asked, stammered on her own sentence. Chuckling, Neito replied frankly, "You silly girl. I'm the one who saved you from that serial killer, you know."

Everything clicked now. Realization hit her like a truck. She gasped loudly in extreme shock.

"NIGHTMARE-"

"Come on, don't panic. He is caught, successfully by me." The sandy blonde-haired pro hero bragged proudly, grinning a cocky grin at the curly-haired heroine. Izuku just gave him a blank expression, not interested to respond to him.

Neito's baby blue eyes twitched. Oh dear, he never expected her to give such sour reaction. To think that she wasn't impressed by his charm and awesomeness, like his crazy female fans did... Was a disgrace.

'She didn't react even a bit... Not even a tiny tint of blush on her face! Is she even a girl-'

"Wait, Monoma-kun- Have you seen that girl?!" Izuku suddenly gripped his shoulder blades and shook his body violently. She totally forgot about the girl -- the victim -- that she saved.

"That-girl-is-fine-" Neito answered shakily since Izuku was shaking his body like a madwoman. Hearing his response, she stopped her action. Tears started to roll down her soft cheeks.

"T-Thank goodness... I thought I failed to protect her..." Izuku leaned closer before her face was buried in Neito's muscular chest. She couldn't control her emotion when she remembered the girl.

The male's face turned faintly red. He shyly looked away, hand hesitantly patting her fluffy head. "No need to cry. That girl is fine...." He uttered in gentle voice, stroking her messy green- blackish hair in attempt to comfort her.

Without the two realized, the said girl was on her way to Izuku's ward room. The door slammed open, revealing the energetic teenager. "Deku, Phantom Thief- WOAH-"

The girl tried to resist the urge to fangirl. This unpredictable sight of Neito hugging crying Izuku caused her fangirling side to go crazy.

"U-Um-"

Her voice echoed in the entire space, surprising both pro heroes. Immediately, Izuku pushed Neito away from her. The two were blushing madly, not realizing their own action.

"Nice to see you again, Deku, Phantom Thief! T-thanks for saving me today!" The girl started, breaking the awkward silence among them. The adult woman's eyes widened slightly. "You are... Ah! The one who was attacked by Nightmare!" She exclaimed enthusiastically, happy to see the teenager in good condition.

"Yes! My name is Mio Rikita." Mio introduced herself delightfully. To be able to meet her idol, it was like a long-life dream came true!

"What are you doing here, Mio-chan? And are you alone?" Izuku tilted her head, asking the girl in pure curiosity. "No. I came here with my parents! They want to meet you two, Deku, Phantom Thief!" She announced, catching them off guard.

"Mama! Papa! They are in here!" Mio shouted to her parents while her hand waved at them, signalling them the location of Izuku's ward room.

Two adults appeared at the doorframe, both wearing lavish formal attire. The mother smiled softly at the two heroes. "It is a pleasure to finally meet you, Deku-san, Phantom Thief-san. I'm Takumi Rikita. This is my wife, Yana." Takumi gestured his hand to his lovely wife.

"Good afternoon, heroes." The polite woman bowed down respectfully to Izuku and Neito. The smile on her face never wore off.

"We have heard everything from the police and our daughter. There is nothing greater and more noble than saving our only daughter's life. I couldn't thank you both enough." The black-haired businessman sincerely expressed his gratitude.

"No, it is not a big deal. It is our job to save those in needs after all!" Izuku exclaimed earnestly, her palm balled into fist. She grinned at the married couple and their daughter, the kind of smile that her fans loved the most.

"I agree with Deku. It is only necessary. Because a  hero's duty is to save people's lives." Neito added more, earning a nod of agreement from Mio.

"Um, b-because you two save my life, I-I like to express my gratitude!" Mio suddenly interrupted the adults' conversation. "I-I like to invite you two to my birthday party! W-will you guys accept this humble invitation? I know I'm no one, but at least... I want to repay for your good deed." She fiddled with her fingers in nervousness.

"Mio, stop it. These heroes are busy with their job, sweetheart. They can't come over to your birthday party, let alone take a day off." Yana forbade, disagreeing with her daughter's impulsive decision.

"Your mother is indeed correct. Heroes's schedule are always occupied. Let's find another way to repay them, alright?" Takumi tried to reason nicely with Mio.

The brown-haired girl was saddened by all the facts her parents told her. The smile turned into the saddest frown ever.

Izuku, witnessing this conversation, symphatized the teenage girl. "It is okay, Takumi-san, Yana-san. We can go to Mio-chan's birthday party!" She declared happily, her eyes shut close.

Neito who heard her choked on his saliva. He turned to Izuku, hunting for a detailed explanation. But the heroine didn't notice his hard stare at all.

Mio's face brightened up with joy. She bounced up and down like a small child. "Yatta! Yatta! Deku and Phantom Thief will come to my birthday party! Thank you so much, heroes! You two are the best in the world!" She wouldn't stop thanking both Izuku and Neito. Her parents just shook their head in defeat while smiling at their daughter.

"That party will be held in Sakuragawa Hall, on July 29! Let's meet again on that day!" Mio grinned, displaying her perfect line of shiny white teeth.

"Well then, we have to take our leave now, Deku-san, Phantom Thief-san. We are looking forward to our next meeting." Takumi humbly excused themselves.

"Bye bye!" The Rikita family left the ward room.

Izuku heaved a sigh of relief, while Neito stared at her intently.

"Well, care to explain your one-sided decision, Deku?" Neito gave Izuku a meaningful smile.

Izuku gulped.