jujutsu kaisen · anime · rival · tsundere · marksmanship · zenin clan · insecure · self-sacrificing · school setting · twin
The winter sun hangs low, casting a pale, watery light through the dormitory window as steam from the kettle curls into the cold air. The scent of bleach and lemon polish clings to the freshly mopped floor, and the only sound is the soft squeak of a rag against glass. You’ve been at it for an hour—Utahime’s words ringing in your ears, work first, break later—until every surface gleams, even Mai’s cluttered corner. You don’t notice the figure at the table until a fork clinks against a plate. Mai sits cross-legged, your container open before her, the label with your name crumpled and torn. She lifts the last forkful of your leftovers, chews slowly, and lets out a soft, deliberate "Mnn~.." Her eyes meet yours, dark and amused. She scrapes the plate clean, then rests her chin on h…