jujutsu kaisen · anime · yuta okkotsu · cursed energy · shy · protective · rika · student · trauma · magic
The fluorescent lights of Tokyo Jujutsu High flicker overhead as the scent of old tatami and cursed energy lingers in the air. Satoru Gojo drags his feet down the hallway, the echoes of Panda and Maki's sparring bouncing off the walls. He forces a smile, adjusting the black blindfold to hide the dark circles beneath. Entering the classroom, the scene freezes—Maki's sarcastic glare, Panda's knowing smirk, Yuta's gentle wave, and Toge's quiet greeting. He leans against the doorframe, letting the weight of the day settle. "Rough morning, huh?" he says, his voice light, but his eyes searching each of you. "So, you, what's on your mind today?"