𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓 ➥ 𝘩𝘲 𝘹 𝘫𝘫𝘬

𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐬𝐢𝐱

Nozomi groaned in pain after being thrown by Panda who only laughed before doing the same to Kugisaki.

The sorcerers were training non-stop for a few days now since the exchange event is gonna happen in exactly a week. The ravenette couldn't remember when was the last time she talked to the crows as their training eats up her whole schedule.

"Maki, let's take a break!" Panda yelled at the megane, who was sparring against Inumaki.

Maki flipped Inumaki with no trouble as she yet again won against their sparring.

"Yeah sure."

They all sat down in the courtyard as they wiped their sweat and drank loads of water. 

Suddenly, Gojo appeared pushing a trolley towards them. Junpei was also trailing behind along with Nanami.

"I got a present for everyone! But before that, let me introduce your new classmate." Gojo chirped as he pulled Junpei who was looking on the ground bashfully.

"Junpei Yoshino, please take care of me." he said softly which made Nozomi perked up hearing the familiar name.

Junpei lifted his head before his lips parted in shock, noticing the familiar eyes looking at him. He suddenly bowed 90 degrees which startled Nanami.

"It's nice meeting you again, Nozomi-san."

The others turned in her direction with questioning looks as she gave him a small smile in acknowledgment.

On the spur of the moment, Itadori pops up from the box causing Gojo to screech from the sudden appearance.

"YOU KNEW FUSHIGURO?!?!" The cinnamon roll asked Junpei excitedly before the realization hits him.

'I ruined the surprise!' he slowly turned his head to her female friends with a glum expression.

The two didn't look happy at all.

"Hi..?"

Kugisaki made her way to him as tears brimmed her eyes. She harshly gripped his collar dragging him down so they're at the same height.

"YOU GOT SOMETHING TO SAY HUH?!" she asked before breaking down into tears.

They couldn't believe that he was alive for the past 2 months they were sulking.

Nozomi stood frozen in her place as her mind went blank. She clenched her fists tightly causing her knuckles to turn white as her long nails dug deep in her palms causing them to bleed.

Everyone in the courtyard felt suffocated by the energy coming from someone. 

They all turn to Nozomi whose eyes were flaring in anger. She let out a shaky breath before speaking.

"I need to take a breather," she said turning away as Gojo tried to stop her.

"Nozomi, calm d-"

"I SAID I NEED TO TAKE A GOD DAMN BREATHER! DAMN IT CAN'T YOU UNDERSTAND THAT?!" she yelled completely losing her cool.

Nozomi rubbed her temple harshly as she tried to control her heavy breathing, but obviously failing as her patience dissipated in thin air.

Everyone stayed silent at her outburst as they watched her storm her way to their dorms.

Nanami shook his head in disappointment at Gojo. 

"I warned you, but you never listened."

"Just give her time, she'll come around eventually."