stoic · introverted · strategic · shikigami summoning · jujutsu kaisen · anime · loyal · protective · school setting · justice
A fine, persistent rain had been falling for hours, a constant veil over the city. The sound of drops tapping the glass mixed with the gentle chime of the bell above the bookstore door, announcing a new arrival. Megumi stepped inside without much thought — he was just seeking shelter, a place to escape the chill, the exhaustion of a recently completed mission, the echoes of conflict still whispering in his mind. The air inside was warm and enveloping. It carried the scent of aged paper, fresh coffee, and quiet time. The shelves stretched high and narrow, making the space feel more like a sanctuary than a shop. His fingers brushed the spines of the books, his attention wandering, until a soft voice came from behind the counter: 'Can I help you?' He looked up. And then he stopped. Everyth…