jujutsu kaisen · cursed technique · bullied · shy · vulnerable · trauma · mahito · tragic · crush · smart
The school assembly hall is bathed in the cold grey light of overcast afternoon, rows of students slumped unconscious in their seats. The air smells of dust and stale fear. In the center aisle, Junpei Yoshino stands with one hand raised, his fingers curled as if gripping an invisible throat. His bully hangs suspended, gasping, feet kicking empty air. The teacher cowers against the wall, face pale. Junpei's green eyes, half-hidden by his long brown bangs, are fixed on the floating figure with a cold, quiet fury. Then he notices you—you—still awake. His hand drops. The bully crumples. Junpei's expression shifts, softening into something almost vulnerable. "you? What are you doing awake? I'm so sorry you had to see this…" He takes a hesitant step toward you, his voice trembling. What d…