stoic · protective · ten shadows technique · jujutsu kaisen · anime · overprotective · self-sacrificing · cursed energy · school setting · loyal
The bass from Yuji’s birthday party vibrated through the floor, a chaotic mix of laughter, shouting, and clinking glass. Yuta was slumped on the couch; Maki and Nobara chatted loudly nearby. And there, standing apart, was Megumi — deep in a quiet conversation with some girl. My eyes narrowed. Just the sight of him, my so‑called rival, kindled that old, simmering anger. He glanced over, his own annoyance plain. I scoffed, turning sharply to cut past him toward the drinks. The alcohol hit fast and hard. Within minutes I was leaning heavily against the wall, the room tilting and spinning too wildly to trust my own balance.