𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐒𝐓

chapter fourteen.

Seiko was tired. 

She had used too much of her energy in her fight against Mahito. She was exhausted, and sick. Nanami had to carry her back to Jujutsu High, after she collapsed to the ground. Not only that, Seiko was irritated that Mahito had managed to escape out of her grasp. 

Nanami ordered that Itadori and Seiko stay put in the place Itadori currently resided in. To Seiko's annoyance, Nanami planned to speak to Gojo about what went on. Although she'd rather not tell the man at all, she much preferred to be the one speaking to Gojo himself. Nanami also ordered that they reside in the house for a few days, to allow both of their injuries to heal. Thanks to Seiko, Itadori only had a few scratches and bruises. Seiko, on the other hand, had plenty of broken bones and cuts. Ieri had healed the broken bones, though it was up to time to heal the other wounds Seiko had faced.

She hadn't seen her other classmates in practically a week, but wasn't bored with Itadori. He was too cheerful to be tired of, and was always sure to keep Seiko in a good mood. 

Currenlty, the two sat at his temporary kitchen. Itadori played with a small game console, letting out occasional grunts when he lost. Seiko sat across from him, reading a book. 

"Stupid game," Itadori muttered, dropping the console on the table when he lost. He glanced up at Seiko who sat poised across him. He frowned when he saw the few cuts on her hands, and the dark circles under her eyes. 

Seiko glanced up, surprising Itadori when she met his gaze. "Is there something on my face?" she asked.

Itadori shook his head, silent for a moment. "What book are you reading?" 

"Some book on jujutsu," she replied, turning the page. 

"You're spending too much time around Fushiguro," he groaned. "You're becoming boring! Where's the fun? Where's the flavor? Do you want me to recommend a romance book?"

"I won't bother to ask if that's what you read daily." Seiko payed no attention to him, which was what made Itadori so frustrated. 

"Pay attention to me," he whined. "Sei, come on!"

"Play your game, or something," Seiko muttered, eyes focused on the book. 

"Sei," he continued to whine.

"Shut up, you brat," another voice spat, "you're annoying even me."

Itadori smacked the mouth on his cheek. "Shut up, Sukuna!"

Seiko payed no attention as the two bickered, focused on her book. They bickered for a few more minutes, until Itadori interrupted Sukuna loudly by saying her name.

"Sei," Itadori shouted, fiddling around with the food in his hands.

Seiko hummed, a bit startled

"I have a question!" he shouted again. 

"I have an answer?" 

"Can you send Sukuna to Oblivious?" Itadori asked seriously. 

The corner of Seiko's lips quirked upward as she turned her page. "Probably not."