He scoups up you in his arms effortlessly.
But gently.
He stands.
Satoru Gojo:Training's over.
You stare at him.
Eyes still glassy.
Y/n: uh.. sensei, put me down. I can manage...
But Satoru shakes his head and started walking towards the hallway despite of your protest. Just in some measured, calm steps he reached to the hallway holding you in his arms.
Y/n's cheeks were slight of pink shade by now.
Y/n: uh... sensei put me down please...
With a smile he puts her down gently, allowing her to stand on her own feet.
You wobble.
He steadies you instantly.
(soft murmur)
Satoru Gojo:Besides…
A pause.
Satoru Gojo:You lasted longer than Megumi did.
y/n:WAIT WHAT—
The trio passing by approaches you.
And just like that—
The emotional devastation is ruined.
They heard Gojo's compliment maybe or whaterver it was.
Gojo grins.
Megumi — Memory Triggered
Megumi's gaze shifts slightly.
Annoyed.
Unimpressed.
…but something flickers behind his eyes.
A memory.
From just a year ago.
Still fresh.
Still painful.
Flashback — One Year Ago
Training ground.
Same clearing.
Same overwhelming presence.
Megumi.
Already skilled.
Already composed.
Already stubborn.
…and still getting absolutely destroyed.
He hits the ground hard.
Dust rising.
Breathing uneven.
Bruises forming.
Satoru Gojo
Standing a few steps away.
Relaxed.
Untouched.
Infuriatingly calm.
Satoru Gojo:Too slow.
Megumi pushes himself up immediately.
Jaw tight.
Eyes sharp.
He attacks again.
Precise.
Controlled.
Fast.
Blocked.
Countered.
Slams back down.
Megumi Fushiguro:…Tch.
No complaints.
No excuses.
Just frustration simmering beneath the surface.
Gojo watches.
Reading him easily.
Satoru Gojo:Again
Hours pass.
Relentless exchanges.
Megumi's movements slow.
Breathing heavier.
Control slipping at the edges.
He lunges one last time—
Desperation hidden behind discipline.
Gojo sidesteps effortlessly.
A light tap—
Megumi crashes to the ground.
This time—
He doesn't get up.
Silence.
Wind passing softly through trees.
For once—
Gojo stops smiling.
He walks closer.
Stands over Megumi.
Satoru Gojo:You're thinking "I can't win."
Megumi's fingers curl into the dirt.
Irritated.
Because it's true.
Megumi Fushiguro (breathing hard):…You're impossible.
Gojo crouches slightly.
Voice calm.
Strangely serious.
Satoru Gojo:Good.
Megumi blinks slightly.
Satoru Gojo:Because the world isn't fair enough to send you "possible" enemies.
A beat.
Satoru Gojo:Get stronger anyway.
Megumi exhales sharply.
Annoyed.
Exhausted.
…but already forcing himself up again.
Flashback Ends
Megumi blinks.
Back to the present.
Gojo's teasing grin.
Your exhausted stance.
He looks at you again.
Really looks.
Still shaking.
Still tired.
Still standing.
A faint shift in his expression.
Almost approval.
Almost.
Megumi Fushiguro:Don't get used to being praised by him.
y/n:I WASN'T PRAISED I WAS ASSAULTED 😭
Gojo laughs.
Megumi turns away.
…but there's that tiny, tiny hint of respect.
Evening — Dorm Room
Door shuts.
Silence.
Peace.
Safety.
You stand there for exactly three seconds.
Then—
Face-first onto the bed.
y/n:I'm done.
Finished.
Retired from sorcery.
Please inform the authorities.
Every muscle screams.
Arms? Dead.
Legs? Gone.
Soul? Filing resignation papers.
You try to roll over—
Immediate regret.
y/n:Why does breathing hurt…
A dramatic groan escapes you.
Blanket half tangled.
Hair a mess.
Dignity non-existent.
Slide.
Nobara Kugisaki.
Enters like she owns the building.
Which… she kind of does.
She stops.
Looks at you.
Still sprawled like a crime scene.
Nobara Kugisaki:Wow.
You look worse than usual.
y/n:(muffled into pillow)Leave me here.
Tell Megumi I fought bravely.
Nobara clicks her tongue.
Walks closer.
Nobara Kugisaki:Get up.
y/n:No.
Nobara Kugisaki:We're going out.
You freeze.
One eye opens slightly.
Suspicious.
y/n:If this is another mission I will actually pass away.
Nobara grins.
Sharp.
Mischievous.
Dangerous.
Nobara Kugisaki:Relax.
It's not a mission.
Pause.
Dramatic effect.
Nobara Kugisaki:It's a hot spring trip.
Silence.
Processing.
Your brain reboots.
y/n:…A what.
Nobara Kugisaki:Hot. Spring.
Warm water.
Relaxation.
No cursed spirits.
You bolt upright.
Instantly alive.
y/n:WHY DIDN'T YOU START WITH THAT?!
Nobara smirks.
Clearly pleased with herself.
Nobara Kugisaki:Because watching you suffer is entertaining.
y/n:You're evil.
Beautiful.
But evil.
Nobara Kugisaki:Correct
She tosses something onto your bed.
A small bag.
Towel peeking out.
Nobara Kugisaki:Ten minutes.
y/n:Ten—?!
Nobara Kugisaki:Or I leave without you.
y/n:TRAITOR.
WAIT.
You scramble out of bed.
Immediately wobble.
Legs protesting violently.
y/n:Why do my knees sound crunchy…
Nobara watches.
Arms crossed.
Judging.
Nobara Kugisaki:Because Gojo turned you into minced meat.
y/n:He kicked me like I owed him money.
Nobara Kugisaki:You survived though.
A beat.
Softer.
Nobara Kugisaki:So reward time.
You pause mid-chaotic dressing.
Blink.
Smile.
Small.
Genuine.
y/n:…Thanks, Nobara.
She looks away instantly.
Nobara Kugisaki:Don't get sentimental.
It's annoying.
But there's the faintest pink tint to her ears.
From the hallway—
Yuji Itadori:ARE WE REALLY GOING?!
Megumi Fushiguro:Keep your voice down.
Yuji Itadori:I CAN'T THIS IS TOO EXCITING.
You and Nobara exchange a look.
y/n:…Hot spring, huh.
Nobara Kugisaki:Try not to collapse in the water.
y/n:NO PROMISES.
And just like that—
Painful muscles.
Exhaustion.
Training trauma.
Temporarily forgotten.
Because tonight?
Recovery mode activated.
Hot Spring — Steam & Soft Chaos
The girls' bath.
Lantern light flickers softly.
Steam drifting lazily into the night air.
You and Nobara sink comfortably into the warm water.
Across the wooden divider—
The unmistakable chaos of boys.
Boys' Side
Yuji stretches dramatically.
Too dramatically.
Yuji Itadori:BEST. REWARD. EVER—
He leans back.
Too far.
SLIP.
SPLASH.
Yuji Itadori: WOAH—?!
Water crashes loudly against the wooden divider.
Girls' Side
You jerk upright.
y/n:YUJI?!
Nobara blinks slowly.
Nobara Kugisaki:…I give him five minutes before he drowns in three feet of water.
From the other side—
Yuji Itadori:MEGUMI HELP—WAIT—WHERE'S MY TOWEL?!
Silence.
Then Megumi's deadpan voice:
Megumi Fushiguro:You're unbelievable.
You and Nobara lock eyes.
And burst out laughing.
Back to Girls' Side
You relax again.
Sink slightly deeper into the water.
Steam brushes your cheeks.
And it hits you.
First time.
Hot spring.
With people.
You slide lower instinctively.
Water creeping up to your shoulders.
Then chin.
Then just below your lips.
Nobara slowly turns her head.
Nobara Kugisaki:…Why are you descending into the abyss?
y/n:I'm not!
Nobara raises a brow.
You are absolutely descending.
y/n (muttering):It's just… first time…
Nobara pauses.
Then—
Smirks.
Nobara Kugisaki:Oh my god.
You're shy.
y/n:I AM NOT—
You sink another inch.
From the boys' side—
Yuji Itadori (yelling):SHE'S DOING SUBMARINE MODE AGAIN ISN'T SHE?!
Your soul exits your body.
y/n:WHY CAN YOU HEAR THAT?!
Megumi Fushiguro (muffled, tired):He's loud. We hear everything.
Nobara cackles.
Footsteps on wooden flooring.
Boys' side.
Satoru Gojo:My my~Such energetic students.
Yuji:GOJO SENSEI?!
You freeze.
Nobara freezes.
You slowly sink another inch.
Nobara grabs your shoulder.
Nobara Kugisaki:If you drown in the girls' bath because of embarrassment I will never forgive you.
From the other side—
Yuji Itadori:SENSEI WHY ARE YOU HERE?!
Satoru Gojo:Checking on my beloved students~
Megumi Fushiguro:You're in the wrong section.
Beat.
Gojo dramatically gasps.
Satoru Gojo:Wow. Accusations.
I would never invade the girls' bath.
Pause.
Satoru Gojo (cheerfully):Without permission.
You choke on water.
Nobara:HE BETTER BE JOKING.
Megumi:He is. I think.
Yuji:…Are you?
Meanwhile — Girls' Side
You're still half-submerged.
Only your face visible.
Nobara squints at you.
Nobara Kugisaki:If you sink any lower, I'm pulling you up by your hair.
y/n:I'm fine—
The steam thickens.
Your head feels… light.
Your smile wavers.
y/n (soft):…Whoa…
Nobara immediately straightens.
Nobara Kugisaki:Hey. Don't play around.
You wobble slightly in the water.
On the other side—
Megumi's voice sharpens instantly.
Megumi Fushiguro:What happened?
Nobara:She stayed in too long.
Yuji:I TOLD HER NOT TO GO FULL SUBMARINE 😭
Megumi:Idiot.
Gojo's tone shifts.
Less teasing.
More teacher.
Satoru Gojo:Out of the water. Now.
Nobara grips your arm.
Firm.
Steady.
Nobara Kugisaki:Drama queen.
But her hand is gentle.
You mumble weakly—
y/n:Didn't want to stand up…
Silence.
Across the divider—
Water SPLASHES loudly from the boys' side.
Yuji:SENSEI STOP THROWING WATER—
Gojo:Oops 😊
The chaos resumes.
Laughter echoing through wood and steam.
And you—
Sitting safely at the edge now.
Wrapped in a towel.
Cheeks pink.
But smiling.
Soft.
Warm.