You'll Never Walk Alone

20

After the incident, you were summoned to a group meeting with the staff while Ijichi told everyone the casualties and items stolen from the vault.

Damn, I knew I should've handled Mahito... I bet he ran away because he knew I could exorcise him. You felt at fault since you have the ability to wipe him out but you thought it would be okay to let someone else take over. Now many sorcerers lost their lives because of your decision.

Ijichi went on until the meeting was over.

You watched everyone leave while your mind was occupied if Gojo knew anything about your parents' death. You didn't like how eerie you felt after exorcising the cursed spirit. Their words etched in your head and it bothered you.

"What's wrong with you?" Gojo leaned over as he cocked his head in your face. "You're quieter than usual and you have a glum expression too."

Gojo sat right next to you and poked your face as you swatted it away. You didn't understand why he had to be so annoying when it came to you. He's always in your personal bubble like he purposefully couldn't read the air.

Your legs were pulled to your chest as your arms were folded on your knees. "Do you know anything about my parents' death?" You weren't too sure what kind of answer you wanted, but any can fill your question in your head. "How else were you able to find me if that wasn't the case?" It's suspicious how he found you at the hospital. Was he aware of it but didn't interfere or something else?

His left leg was bent up as his right leg was flat, leaning against the wall with you. "Just that a curse user was behind it. All sorcerers affiliated with the schools were notified after news broke out. Me being the best of the best rushed over to find you by myself, whereas others rushed to the scene and examined it." You could hear the honesty and transparency in his voice. Gojo would never lie to you. "There was evidence that a curse user caused it and that's all I know. From what I heard is that they haven't caught the person till this day. We don't know if the person is still dead or alive, but we shouldn't worry about that since you're strong enough to fight for yourself! Did I answer your question?"

The answer sounded reassuring but not. It kind of left you with more questions about the curse user.

So are the higher ups not worried that the curse user might strike again and possibly kill me? I feel like my existence should be top priority since they couldn't protect my parents. How suspicious...

You didn't want to bring in the creepy note when your head seemed a bit fuzzy from everything that happened today. You really needed to get some fresh air and relax.

Scratching your head as you yawned, you got up from your seat before giving him a last glance. "Thanks, Satoru. You didn't have to listen to my thoughts but I'm glad you did." You knew without it, it wouldn't have resolved your desire and curiosity to re-read the note again, and decide if you wanted to meet up with the mysterious sender or not. "I'm going to go home for the day. I'm drained from exorcising that cursed spirit!" You stretched your body and exited.

You breathed out tiredly, walking in the empty hall. It was about 3pm after everything calmed down. Students and staff were tended by Shoko earlier and are probably resting for the time being. Since the event was over and there's no point in extending your stay, going back home was your option. You'll visit your fellow classmates at another time when Yuji isn't here. You'd prefer not to make the atmosphere awkward and tense since you guys hadn't made up.

When you turned around the corner, you jumped back as it was none other than Yuji standing in front of you. At any place where you could exit, you had to bump into Yuji when you're about to leave campus. It baffled you how this happened, whereas Yuji was relieved to see you. He really wanted to find you after the incident, and he's glad he did before he couldn't.