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Fashionably late as always, Gojo barged into the Tokyo Tech faculty room only to be greeted by Shoko and Mei Mei. The two were quietly conversing over a cup of tea when he entered the office unceremoniously. With a raised brow, Shoko was the first one to talk. "What're you doin here Gojo?" she nonchalantly asked followed by a blank stare from Mei Mei.
"Wasn't there a staff meeting today?" Gojo inquires. He clearly got the message from their group chat two days ago and so he made sure to be 'extra early' just in case. "Meeting's cancelled and rescheduled next week." Shoko answered. "Huh, why?" the male teacher seemed clearly unconvinced.
"Yaga-sensei's got urgent business, Nanami escorted him to Ryugasaki." Mei Mei responded as she calmly scanned the bankbook in her hands. A sinister smile forming on her lips, Gojo shivers at the sight—he should probably go now.
Turning his heels as he reached for the exit, he heard the women call out to him. "Leaving already Gojo?" Shoko curiously interrogates. "Why don't you have some tea with us, it's been a while you know." the other female sorcerer added. Gojo couldn't say no to this, especially not when Mei Mei's asking. He had nothing to do anyway and so he sat obediently across from the two and immediately reached for the nearest pastry on the table.
As if forgetting that he's there after their invitation, the duo resumed their little conversation. Gojo had to play with his phone and pretended he's not interested. After all, it's a girl's talk. He does know when to stop being mischievous, besides, it was only when Utahime's present that he decides to act childishly.
Observing Gojo's quiet disinterest at their 'topic', Mei Mei tried to speak a bit louder than necessary. "Hey Shoko, did you hear anything from Hime yet?" The doctor seemed confused at the sudden change in subject. Looking at her older friend, Shoko caught on and opted to play along, a smirk plastered on her tired face.
It may have been subtle, but Gojo twitched upon hearing Utahime's name.'Did something happen?' he mused to himself. Still playing with his gadget, he leaned on the couch further and chewed on his sweets. It was quite obvious he wanted to listen more.
Seeing Gojo's modest reaction, the two women continued, Mei Mei mostly doing all the work as Shoko nods and acted more enthusiastic than usual. "I heard she was on a date?" the brunette didn't fail to emphasize every syllable. "Yeah, she told me. She sounded really happy." Mei replied.
His ears perked up a bit about the details he's hearing. 'A date?'
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"She said the guy was nice and pleasant to talk to."
"That's right, he's got the looks,too. She said her parents really liked him."
"Really? Well that sounds good."
"I agree. Everyone wants her to settle down as soon as possible anyway."
"Hmmm.. I believe they'll be seeing each other today,too?"
"Ah so that's why she was so excited the meeting got cancelled. More time eh?"
"Yeah, and she finally wore that sexy lingerie we gifted for her birthday last year, I bet they'll be doing it tonight."
"They what?!" Gojo half screamed. He thought it was all in his head, but the question came out louder than he intended. Damn it.
"Well..well..well..look who's suddenly interested~" mischief coats Mei's voice while twirling a piece of her hair in her slender finger. "Didn't she tell you about it Gojo? Poor you..I thought you two were close?"
Shoko bites back a laugh and chose to sip her tea instead. The unfolding scene was becoming too funny it seems.
Gojo Satoru may be the most powerful sorcerer out there but when it comes to Mei Mei and her sly ways, he'd be defeated in no time. "W-wha..Of course we're close!" he protested with all his might. He won't back down this easily. Not this time.
"Ohh~Okay. Then perhaps you know who the lucky guy is?" the silver-haired woman challenged. She wasn't really lying, though she's not going to promise everything was 100% accurate either.
"Lucky guy?" he repeated.
Shoko had to add some spice and dropped the name, she's gonna bet Gojo wouldn't like it.
"I think you know him Gojo, he's from the Zenin clan." she said.
"Zenin clan?" He couldn't believe Utahime's seeing one of those bastards. How could she? When he's been presenting himself to her for the past 10 freaking years!?
"If I were you I'd level up my game Gojo." Mei interjects
"We're not students anymore, you'd be surprised Hime's been snatched right before your eyes." she jests.
It was true, what Mei said. He'd been all about annoying Utahime and called it love. He never really tried to hide his fondness of her, but he was never the romantic type either. Their friends even made a bet he'll never land himself a girlfriend, lest Utahime of all people. They just believe he's the type to fool around and use his looks to get away with anything. Utahime deserves better.
But he's not Gojo Satoru for nothing.
"Who.is.he?" Gojo can't hide his utter disgust in finding out who he'll be harassing today. 'Lucky bastard huh, he sure is lucky to be tortured after this.'
Staring at each other, the ladies didn't even flinch at him being mad. They're kinda used to it.
"You know our information isn't for free Satoru."
Mei Mei smiles.
Money really isn't the issue here but it's actually Gojo's impatience. He can't wait to find the man who's wooing Utahime away from him.
"Tell me." his serious tone finally seals the deal.
'Poor Hime, she's gonna have a hard time taming this Gojo today.' Shoko and Mei ponders.
"Alright. He's—"
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Twenty minutes later
Iori Utahime's apartment
"GOJOOOOOOO! YOU LUNATIC! WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING!?"
As if possessed by a cursed spirit, Gojo teleported to Kyoto and directly warped himself into Utahime's room.
She just woke up from a short nap and still displayed a disheveled appearance when she heard loud foot steps approached her.
"Where is it? Did you really wear something like that for that Zenin guy!?" Gojo shouted in retaliation.
"W-what the hell are you talking about!? Get out of there you idiot!" Utahime tried to stop Gojo from entering her bathroom.
Without budging from the frantic woman's attempt, he removed his blindfold, crouched on the tiled floor and began rummaging Utahime's laundry basket. When it appears that he couldn't find what he's looking for, he stood up and faced her.
"Stop seeing him Utahime!" he firmly held her arms and seared her with his burning stare.
"You crazy bastard, what's gotten into you?! And who are you talking about?!" she angrily replies.
"Did you two do it?" his voice evidently lower than normal. He's upset.
Eyes wide and mouth agape, Utahime stopped moving and gawked at Gojo. An evident frown forming on her face.
"D-do what exactly?! Will you just stop this and talk to me properly?!"
"Are you dating that Zenin Naoya?!"
'Z-zenin Na..oya?' She thinks hard upon hearing the name.
He won't know how to react if Utahime confirms her relationship with that Zenin bastard. He was waaaaay better than him in all aspects of the word. And besides, he's known Utahime all his life. Them being together doesn't make the slightest sense. He doesn't deserve her to say the least.
"Who's that?" a slight hint of annoyance in Utahime's voice. She's having a hard time handling Gojo's antics right now and she doesn't plan on entertaining him more than necessary.
"Huh?"
Gojo loosened his grip from Utahime's arms and looked at her vexed expression. The name didn't seem to ring a bell for her and it confuses him. Noticing Gojo's reaction, she lightly slapped his hands away from her.
"You're hopeless Gojo, you're wasting my time." she walked into the bathroom and picked up her soiled laundry from the floor.
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Meanwhile,
"So, did he send it?"
"Yeah, he's as gullible as ever."
Mei Mei and Shoko laughed as they left the faculty room. They'll be having a good amount of beer and shopping spree with the money Gojo sent as payment. By now, poor guy may have already realized he was scammed.
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As if hit by lightning, Gojo straightened his back and realized something.
"Tch, Mei Mei that bitch..." Gojo Satoru hissed under his breath. He got too mad and impatient enough to send her money for a piece of information he could've discovered himself. He could already imagine the two women heading to Shibuya to celebrate their victory. They got him good, as always.
Nonetheless, he was here now. At Utahime's apartment of all places. Now that the Zenin brute was out of the picture, he's gonna level up his game. Better not waste any more opportunity and have some fun. He quietly sneaks into the bathroom and locks the door behind.
"Utahimeeeeee~"
Gojo believes it's gonna be looooong night.