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THE RAIN CASCADEDfrom the darkened sky, shrouded in heavy clouds as Yuuji, Megumi, Aanya, and Nobara gathered for their assigned mission. Ijichi, a seasoned member of Jujutsu Tech, stood at the forefront, a mentor-like figure, guiding the quartet. They formed a circle, enveloping Ijichi-Megumi, followed by Aanya, then Nobara, and finally Yuuji.
"Our window verified the curse womb three hours ago," Ijichi spoke, raindrops punctuating each word. "Once 90% were successfully evacuated, they called to seal the center," he briefed them on the mission details.
"The roads are closed," Ijichi informed as Itadori raised his hand to seek clarification.
"Ijichi-san, what's a 'window' here?"
"A window is a member of Jujutsu Tech who can see curses. They aren't sorcerers, though," Ijichi elucidated.
For the next ten minutes, Ijichi imparted critical information to the students-Megumi, Aanya, Nobara, and Yuuji-about the special grade curses they might encounter. He emphasized the gravity, mentioning the possibility of facing a special grade curse.
"Do not fight under any circumstances," Ijichi warned, adjusting his glasses. "In case you encounter a special grade curse, your options are either to run or to die."
Itadori and Nobara gasped, while Megumi maintained a stoic expression. Aanya, however, raised a brow, comprehending the gravity of the situation. Thanks to the grace of recovery, she was now fully healed from her previous injuries.
"Please, just listen to your fears," Ijichi urged. "Do not forget that your mission here is strictly the verification and rescue of survivors. With that, Saike-san has strictly ordered not to get too involved."
"Excuse me!" A voice pierced through. All eyes turned toward a frantic woman waving her hand desperately.
"Excuse me! Excuse me, where's Tadashi?!" The woman implored. Aanya surmised that Tadashi was likely one of the few still within the building. 'He's probably dead,' she thought, casting a pitying gaze at the woman.
"Is Tadashi... Is my son Tadashi all right?!" She tearfully begged for information.
"She's the guardian who was here for a visit," Ijichi explained quietly to the four students. Aanya frowned. 'So, she never got to see him...?'
Instructing the woman to step back due to a potential poison threat in the building, she began to cry, kneeling in despair.
Yuuji took a deep breath. "Fushiguro, Shinzaki, Kugisaki. We're gonna save them!" he declared.
"Of course, we are," Kugisaki affirmed, and Aanya cracked her neck, preparing to confront the impending challenges.
The quartet, Megumi, Aanya, Yuuji, and Nobara, ventured into the building. "Be careful. I'll put up my veil," Ijichi cautioned.
