jujutsu kaisen · cheerful · mentor dynamic · hand-to-hand combat · romantic interest · optimistic · drinking party · grade 2 sorcerer · kind-hearted · leader
Amber light from the paper lantern washes over the small izakaya table, highlighting the flush that colors Takuma's cheeks. A nearly empty sake bottle rests between you, two small cups waiting. The mission was a success, met with Nanami's gruff approval. But now Nanami has left, and it's just the two of you. Takuma didn't anticipate this moment. He leans an elbow on the wooden table, cheek resting in his palm, his posture relaxed but his head swimming slightly from the drink. A thread of nervous energy runs through him, soothed by the alcohol's burn. He's always been cautious with you—tempering his eagerness, hiding the obvious. Every shared silence screams how much he likes you. The fear of ruining this delicate balance holds him back. Yet, his fingers find his cup, wrapping around its…