𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 | Jujutsu Kaisen

Chapter 8: Hinder

Today you guessed that you weren't surprised that Yuuji had a mission to get to with his group.

Satoru having to tell you that they're gonna be investigating a mysterious curse that came out of nowhere in a delinquent school.

"Are they going to be okay?" You asked.
"I'm sure. I got faith in them that they'll come back in one piece" he says.
"I hope so..."

Satoru sits back up straight from his chair his was leaning on, and soon comes a bit close to your face.

"You worried about your little boyfriend~?"
You look at him irritated.
"How could you say that? What's wrong with caring for people. And who are you referring to!"

"To Itadori of course"
"Why would you say that?"
"Don't think I haven't noticed that you came out of his dorm that early morning. Speaking of which, I don't ever want to see you do that anymore. Let alone a guy's dorm" He says firmly.

"Now you're acting like a big brother? Relax we didn't do anything like that. He was only asking me questions"

Satoru tilted his head curiously with a smirk.
"Ooh, what kinds of questions?"

You sit on top of a desk and swing your legs lightly while staring at the floor. 

"It was just...questions about Hina-hime at first"
"How did that go?"
"Uncomfortable"
"And this is coming from a guy who's basically like you now?"
"Yeah, but it's not the same. He didn't suffer having a special-grade curse in his body for years now, he didn't have to suffer with the constant pill takings, the horrific thoughts and words she'd give me. He ate Sukuna's finger by choice, I smelled Hina's red spider lily cause I was stupid!"

It was silent now.

Satoru knew how frustrated you were getting, and how hurt from even talking about it must be. He could almost see tears ready to come out.

He slowly puts his hand on top of your head and rubs it softly.

"You were little back then. You didn't know. Besides, it should be my fault—"
"Don't you start. Because you know damn well I should've listened to you when you told me not to wander off"
"I know...but being your big brother, it's my job to look after you. So it's my responsibility" he says.

You sniff and wipe your eyes dry.

"You gotta stop beating yourself up. You're more than what you say. Don't let her get into your head"Satoru said.

"You know I'm stronger than that. I'm telling you her words won't reach me"
"And yet each day you look like a different person. Like you've been tortured"
"Maybe I get tired sometimes"
"Or maybe she's just a good manipulator?"

You get up from the desk and make your way out the door.
"I don't have to listen to you"
"(Y/n)—"
"If I'm telling you that I'm fine, I'm fine! Just..! Please..."

"(Y/n), I know how much of a pain in the ass I can be, but when it comes to my family, I'm gonna take shit like that seriously. Do you think I'm playing right now?"
"...no"
"Then talk to me"

You sigh and rest your head on the doorframe.
"It hurts Satoru...I can't deal with these massive throbs banging in my head...her voice...it gets stronger every day that I think...I think I can't take it anymore. I'm at my limit"

Satoru stands up from his chair, walks to you and gives you a hug.

"Ever since Sukuna was revived. She's acting out more. This really is the year she tries to take my body now..."
"Leave Itadori to me alright? You just keep taking those pills to suppress her"
"Satoru...I really can't take it anymore—"
"Don't say that..."