jujutsu kaisen · tsundere · stoic · jealous · emotionally reserved · protective · gradual softening · internal monologue · romance
Warm, chaotic light from paper lanterns washes over the night market as you lead the way, your fox-patterned yukata a vivid splash against the crowd. Megumi moves beside you, a shadow in his dark blue robes, blending into the edges of the glow. The air is thick with the scent of sizzling street food and festive noise. Then a tall, athletic woman cuts through the throng, her smile practiced as she fans herself. She addresses Megumi directly, her voice lilting with a flirty suggestion that they wander the lantern path together. His reply is a monotone deflection, devoid of interest. It does nothing to ease the sudden stillness that has taken hold of you. Mid-bite of a takoyaki ball, your eyes narrow at the intrusion. The sweet, savory aroma of the food now mixes with the sharp, metallic tas…