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Ijichi: Hello,Nanami san.
Nanami: Hello,Ijichi san. How have you been ?
Ijichi: I have been doing fine. How are you?
Nanami: I’m okay. So, where is Gojo san?
Ijichi: Oh, Gojo san is not going to be there. He got stuck in another more important mission
Nanami: He is not going to be there? Why was I not informed then?
Ijichi: My apologies. I thought Gojo san informed you about the change in plan
already.
Nanami: He did not. And change of plans? Is someone else going to fill for Gojo san?
Ijichi: Yes! Fushiguro kun is recommended to the mission on the behest of Gojo san. Gojo san himself talked with the principal about it.
Nanami: But isn’t Fushiguro too young ? And he hasn’t even joined the Tokyo Jujutsu high yet.
Ijichi: He is a very competent sorcerer even at his young age. I assure he won’t be an obstacle in your way during the mission.
Nanami: I know,he is very talented but if Gojo san was assigned to this mission previously with me then its pretty clear that this mission is a hard one. And I don’t think a teenager is suitable for this job.
Ijichi: I know. But as I said, Gojo san himself recommended Fushiguro kun for this mission and we both know how protective Gojo san is over him. So I don’t think this mission is indeed very difficult. And we have you too Nanami san. Don’t worry.We will reach Fushiguro kun’s school soon. You can talk with him then.
Nanami: ’sighs’ Alright.I will see what I can do.
Ijichi: Here we are!
Nanami: Fushiguro is in junior high school now? Oh how time flies! It feels like yesterday Gojo san would come to school with a little boy in his arms.
Ijichi: He is. He will join Tokyo Jujutsu high soon. He has just achieved his grade 2 qualification a month ago.
Nanami: I see, he is a bright kid.
Ijichi: He is coming!
Megumi: Hello Ijichi san! Hello Nanami san!
Ijichi: How was school,Fushiguro kun? Do you remember Nanami san? He has just returned to the jujutsu world a few months ago.
Megumi: I do. Congratulations on your return,Nanami san ! And school was fine,nothing spectacular.
Ijichi: Fine then, I will just drive you guys to the mission location.
Nanami: ‘concerned’ Fushiguro, have you been told anything about the mission?
Megumi: I have been told. Gojo san briefed me on it and gave me all the details I need for the mission. Don’t worry,Nanami san I won’t be any dead weight on your end.
Nanami: No,I was just asking .Don’t get me wrong.
Megumi: It’s okay,Nanami san. You didn’t offend me over such a small thing.
Ijichi: And we are hereee. This is our mission site……
Are you seeing that school over there? It is said to be haunted by the passer bys and people of this locality. It has a dark history. A few years ago, an incident occurred here which shocked everyone.
Megumi: A girl committed suicide in the school bathroom. After that, a few more situations involving death were seen. As a result,the school was shut down. Now, it’s a famous haunted spot which invites curious people in and leads them to their death.
Ijichi: Right,Fushiguro kun. The higher ups suspect it to be a case of a pretty powerful curse. So,you both need to be very careful.
Nanami: We will be. Ijichi san cast the veil. We will be going in now. Let’s go,Fushiguro.
Megumi: ‘ nods and follows Nanami to the school building’
Ijichi: ‘nods’ Emerge from the darkness, Blacker than darkness. Purify which is impure.
Ijichi: ‘worried’ They are taking way too long for this.
“Yo!”
OUGH! Gojo san!
Gojo san: ‘laughs’ got pretty scared over there ,Ijichi. What’s up?
Ijichi: Well, you did sneak up on me . What are you doing here? Didn’t you have back to back missions?
Gojo: I finished them and had a lot of time to spare. So I came here .Where are the others? Nanami and Megumi chan? Are they not back yet from their mission?
Ijichi: No. I have been waiting for them since a long time.
Gojo: ‘concerned’ Did you spot any kind of distress signal?
Ijichi: I don’t think so.
Gojo: You didn’t spot any or you don’t think they could send any.
Ijichi: B-both. Don’t worry,Gojo san, Fushiguro jun is going to be fine. After all, Nanami san is there with him. He is very responsible. I am pretty sure he has been looking out for him.
Gojo: Thank you for your detailed assessment, Ijichi. I don’t know Nanami at all. He is a total stranger to me.
Ijichi: I-I was just saying,Gojo san.
Megumi: Stop bullying Ijichi san.
Gojo: Megumiii! You are back!
Nanami: I am sorry we made you wait for so long,Ijichi san. The curse was a lot more powerful than we anticipated.
Ijichi: It’s okay,Nanami san.
Gojo: ‘still wrapped over the younger boy’ So,Nanami how was your first mission with Megumi chan? Isn’t he very impressive?
Nanami: ‘eying their closeness’ He is indeed very impressive. Fushiguro saved my life today with his correct judgement and analysis. I am truly sorry for undermining you earlier,Fushiguro. You obviously have an idea about what you are doing.
Megumi: ‘blushes due to the complement’ Thank you,Nanami san. You were of great help too. I am glad that I was paired up with someone who was so reliable and responsible. I am also glad that you decided to indulge in sorcery again. The jujutsu world is indeed very lucky to have you back.
Gojo: ‘dying internally at their exchange’
Nanami: ‘ blushes and smiles’ Don’t mention it.
Gojo: Woah! I see a single mission has brought a lot closer than before.
Ijichi: ‘sighs’
Megumi: ‘rolls eyes’ We are just appreciating each other.
Gojo: Really, I think that’s enough appreciation for a while because I am starving. Megumi chan you promised you would visit this café with me. Nanami,do you wish to come too? The treat is on me.
Nanami: No, I have to politely decline. I have a lot of paperworks to do at home. They are pending. So , some other time. I hope to see you around,Fushiguro.
Megumi:’nods’I hope so too,Nanami san.
Gojo: ‘ mentally crossing all of his plans to bring Megumi to the Tokyo Jujutsu high in the hopes of him fitting in and adapting easily but that means he will also see Nanami more than necessary so those plans need to go.
Nanami: I gave you my number. So you can ring me up anytime without hesitation.
Megumi :’smiles’ Thank you,Nanami san. I will if it is necessary.
Gojo: Wait! You guys exchanged your numbers!
Megumi: ‘sighs’
Nanami: ‘confused’ Yes. We did. Is there any problem,Gojo san?
Gojo: N-no. I was just surprised. That’s all.
‘ regrets his decision of choosing Nanami for this mission.’
‘mumbles’ Maybe I can convince Megumi to delete his number or ask the principal to not send them together on any missions but that won’t work, Megumi needs someone competent to look out for him during the missions.
Megumi: Gojo san,is anything wrong? What are you mumbling about? Are you hurt? Do you want me to call Ieiri san?
Gojo:Awww, I am fine Megumi chan. Thanks for your concern though, my sweet boy!
Ijichi: ‘chokes’
Nanami: Uhh-
Gojo: Ijichi,drop Nanami first. He is in a rush. Megumi, you sit at the front. I will be in the back with Nanami.I have a lot to catch up with my kouhai. Come on, time is running.
Nanami: ‘externally sighs but internally groans’ Please drive fast, Ijichi san.