...Maki's eyes lit up when she learned that Fushiguro's shadow actually contained a space.
She immediately dragged him aside and began discussing a plan for Fushiguro to help her store her weapons inside.
Seeing Fushiguro so busy he didn't even have time for dinner, Itadori and Nobara quietly pulled Junpei along and retreated early.
Dinner was non-negotiable, especially with Sukuna present.
"Junpei, you're moving into the dorms tonight, right? Should I help you clean up your room later? It'll be faster with two people."
Itadori happily suggested this during the meal.
Junpei didn't refuse Itadori's kindness. He had brought his luggage to the room that morning, but the room hadn't been cleaned, so having help would speed things up significantly.
Most importantly... Classmate Itadori's practical skills were truly powerful, and having him there would save him a lot of time.
As the two of them tidied up, Junpei asked.
"I heard Classmate Kugisaki mention something about an Exchange Event happening soon. What is that?"
Itadori thought for a moment and replied in an uncertain tone: "Apparently, we're going to fight people from another Jujutsu High School in Kyoto? I heard we'll be doing group battles and individual battles... probably?"
Junpei was stunned: "There are other Jujutsu Highs? Are they also schools for Jujutsu Sorcerers?"
Since the student count was so dismal, he thought this was the only school for Jujutsu Sorcerers.
"I think so? Just the two schools, right?"
Itadori realized his information was severely lacking. He needed to ask Fushiguro tomorrow.
"However..."
He mused.
"I don't know if you need to participate. Apparently, in the past, only second and third years participated, but since none of our third years are here this time, Fushiguro, Kugisaki, and I have to participate just to make up the numbers."
Junpei: "..."
...Classmate Itadori is just going to make up the numbers?!
...Just how powerful are the other Jujutsu Sorcerers then!!
"Then I probably won't even be able to make up the numbers..."
He stammered.
Itadori scratched his head.
"Not necessarily... Maybe we should just ask Maki-senpai tomorrow?"
..."Of course you're going!"
The next day, when she ran into Junpei, Maki swiftly delivered his death warrant—
"Jujutsu Sorcerers who use poison are rare. You can use several kinds of poison, right? You better train hard during this period! At the very least, don't fall behind when we change positions!"
Junpei: "..."
The Exchange Event is in 10 days! Is it too late for him to start preparing now?!—
"Don't worry," Maki said. "Yuji and the others are already strong enough. I will focus on taking care of you in the coming days."
She gave Junpei an evil grin and beckoned him with a finger—
—The "Maki-Style 10-Day Crash Course" is calling your name.
Junpei: "..."
...Help!!!—
...Is it too late for me to drop out now?!!—
...Junpei was dragged away by Maki.
The three first-years simultaneously wiped cold sweat from their brows for him... Could he even come back alive in 10 days? In response, Maki declared: She was a professional when it came to training bean sprouts.
After all, Okkotsu and Fushiguro went through the same thing~
"G-good luck..."
Itadori tremblingly said to his miserable friend.
And then, he was quickly dragged away too—
Oh, they didn't want him; they wanted Sukuna—to provide unlimited Reverse Cursed Technique treatments for Junpei.
Sukuna: [...]
Damn, are they seriously treating me like a sanatorium?
I am the King of Curses! Can you show some respect for my profession!
Although he complained, Sukuna still dutifully provided Reverse Cursed Technique treatment for Junpei over the next ten days.
—After all, without treatment, Junpei might have to retire early from the Jujutsu World.
—And permanently, at that.
Fushiguro and Nobara didn't know exactly what happened during those ten days, but the moment Fushiguro saw Junpei after the ten days were up, he couldn't help but gasp sharply.
The person before him had transformed from a somewhat timid newcomer into... Okkotsu-senpai, radiating killing intent??
—Regardless of his strength, his aura was certainly on point!
...Maki-senpai's Bean Sprout Grand Makeover was far too successful... Yoshino definitely suffered much more than I did back then.
He couldn't help but light a candle for the guy (in sympathy).
"Yoshino, are you... alright?"
He hesitated for a moment before asking.
Junpei glanced at him indifferently.
A layer of empty, desolate gray covered those olive-green pupils.
"...I'm still alive."
Fushiguro: "..."
Yep, it was definitely quite painful...!
..."The Exchange Event is about to start! Is everyone ready!"
Maki looked at everyone, carrying her weapon spiritedly, the smile on her lips growing increasingly arrogant.
Her entire being radiated killing intent, as if her opponents this time were not students from a friendly school, but Special Grade Curses.
"Yeah, yeah—!"
Itadori responded enthusiastically.
Fighting Jujutsu Sorcerers from the opposing school alongside his teammates sounded exciting.
[Have fun.]
Sukuna said to Itadori from inside his body.
[By the way, your opponent this time is Aoi Todo, right? I heard Fushiguro say he is a First-Grade Sorcerer who has even killed a Special Grade Curse. It looks like this is a good opportunity to test your strength.]
[Go for it. Give him a good beating. Think about the Cursed Todo from that day!]
Itadori: "..."
...Cursed Todo?
...You mean that "Hug-Hug-Hug" Todo with twenty-something arms?...—Save me, why are you making me remember that!
I'm not happy at all!
Itadori wore a face of suffering... In the blink of an eye, the day arrived for the Kyoto Jujutsu High students to come to the school, and everyone waited at the designated meeting spot.
When the familiar phrase, "dearest friend—" emerged from the Kyoto Jujutsu High team walking toward them, Itadori's face of suffering deepened.
What had to come, came... Watching Aoi Todo across the way enthusiastically wave at him, Itadori twitched his mouth and struggled to raise a hand in response.
"Yuji Itadori! I'll come find you once the Exchange Event starts! You belong to me—"
—My destined opponent!!
Aoi Todo stroked his chin, sinking into beautiful (non-existent) memories.
Itadori: "..."
He tilted his head back, covered his face with his hands, and his entire body screamed intense rejection—
—Get lost! What do I have to do with you!!
—I clearly belong to my Nua!!!
The dense black aura surging around Itadori was felt even by the Kyoto Jujutsu High students opposite them.
The group looked at him, collectively revealing a chilling smile—
...Hehe, congratulations on having another person experience our source of stress... Aoi Todo, don't hold back, go for it! That guy across the way is all yours!
The group thought this with immense pleasure.
After all, if Aoi Todo goes to torment the people from the Tokyo School, he won't have to torment them... [Hahaha! Why is your dearest friend so talented every single time?! 'You belong to me'... Pfft hahahaha—!!]
Sukuna was laughing so hard in the Innate Domain that tears were almost streaming down his face, as he frantically slapped the bed.
He absolutely loved this Aoi Todo; every time he saw him, he brought a new surprise.
[Why don't you just become his dearest friend for real?]
He couldn't resist recommending this to Itadori.
Itadori: "...??"
...Sukuna, say that again??
Who do you want to be whose dearest friend?? Huh—?!!
Itadori's resentment almost materialized, but unfortunately, students from the other school were present, so he couldn't speak to Sukuna. He could only endure Sukuna's booming laughter in his mind while fantasizing about immediately rushing into the Innate Domain and giving the guy a good beating... no, a thorough scrubbing!
We have the relationship of people who sleep in the same bed, yet you want me to be someone else's dearest friend?!
—You scum Nua! ヽ( TロT)ノ
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