Future. | Satoru Gojo

chapter 1

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"So...?" Shoko blurts out, ruining the peaceful silence that filled the room.

"So, what?" I respond, laying on the floor beside my bed.

"What are you gonna do after this?" She follows with.

"Well, I- I guess fight curses? Maybe teach. I guess I haven't thought that far into the future yet?"

What an odd question. Coming from Shoko, of all people. I guess I never took her for the kind of person to ask me deep questions like that. Well is it all that deep? Maybe it's realistic... maybe she already has her future planned out... Am I falling behind them? No, I don't know why such a meaningless question would bother me so much. It's not meaningless though? What am I on about-

"You know, there's so much more to the world than this. I would kill to live the life of a non- sorcerer. I mean, we can die at any given moment... just for being able to see them." she pauses, raising her eyebrows. "Actually, whatever. I gotta get some sleep. I'll see you tomorrow."

She begins to gather her stuff. From the faces she was making, to the tone of her voice, and the substance of her response. Something must be bothering her.

"Shoko?" I call out, as she begins to open the door.

"Are you feeling okay?" I follow up with.

"Yeah, I'm fine" She giggles, as she walks out the door.

Hmm see you tomorrow I guess. I crawl back onto my bed, Shoko really knows how to keep it warm. A grin begins to form. I love her, I don't know how I would do this everyday without her. Especially with Satoru and Suguru. Well, maybe not so much Suguru... but Satoru. He's obnoxious.

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BEEP BEEP BEEP

I force my eyes open, and immediately punch my alarm clock. Why so early... why does all the important stuff happen so early? After a long stretch, I put myself together as quickly as I can. No one to impress here. I scurry down to the cafeteria, grabbing a quick pastry.

Upon arriving to class, only two seats are filled. Kento Nanami, and Kiyotaka Ijichi, the third years. Nothing new, the others tend to show up two minutes till. Though younger, its nice to see Nanami and Ijichi.

Their futures are so bright... well Nanami's is. Ijichi is a pleasure though. Amongst the basic courses we all have to take, their company is pleasant.

I wonder what their plans are after Jujutsu High? Nanami is strong, I know he will succeed in fighting curses... and Ijichi is so hospitable, he would be a great teacher... There goes her question, I don't know why its coming to mind again.

"I'm HEREEEEEE" Quickly interrupts my thoughts. 

That stupid, stupid voice pierces my ears. It's almost like he knows how to make his voice ring. It wouldn't be surprising, he is Satoru Gojo after all.

He skips inside, rolling his eyes at Ijichi per usual. He then proceeded to send me a wink... per usual.

"Well there's my pretty girl!" He beams, while throwing himself into his seat forcefully. Immediately, his presence sends shivers down my back. Why does he always do this? I have never given this man the time of day, yet he still finds a way to bother me!

"Aww why so blue? It doesn't match those pretty eyes of yours" He whispers seductively, making me feel sick.

 I roll my eyes, fixing their direction towards the front. I see Shoko walk in, Suguru following in shortly after. My eyes light up at the sight of her, she really is my idol.

Is that weird? I mean no, she's like a big sister to me. She's just so sophisticated and down to Earth. I want to be just like her. Even though she's the same age as me, the way she presents herself is so mature.

Shoko throws a smile at me, sliding into the seat opposite of Gojo. I make a face, insinuating Gojo's usual harassment of me.

"Are you bothering that poor girl again?" Suguru asks Gojo.

God is he losing weight? And honestly I think that's the most I have heard him say in months... I guess we don't talk much... since the incident with Haibara.

"Bothering? What do you mean, Suguru? She loves me! Right, (y/n)?" He turns back to me, with the disturbing little grin he always wears.

"Righttttt." I respond to him sarcastically, making a face.

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"And that's how you differentiate between curses." Masamachi explains.

My face is buried into my journal, yet I'm not able to move my pen to form any sentence. Only one thing is roaming my mind. 

What the fuck am I going to do after I leave this school? Those things are hideous, do I really want to spend the rest of my life surrounded by them. I guess I don't have a choice, I always have to see them... but it's so peaceful here. Rarely do I get sent on missions, but does that mean I'm weak? Maybe I don't really want to go on missions... I like my life here. Maybe I'll become a teacher? But then I have to stay here forever... Do I really want that? Well, I guess I don't know what I truly want... or else I wouldn't be having these thoughts-

"C'mon, (y/n)... what are you doing over there?" Shoko breaks my thoughts. I face the voice and see the three of them, Shoko, Satoru, and Suguru waiting for me at the door. I must have not noticed that class was dismissed.

"Oh. I'm sorry, I was just finishing my notes. I'll meet you guys outside." I reply with, closing my notebook.

"I'll miss you thoughhhh..." Gojo screeches, as Shoko drags him out. I wait for their voices to disappear before standing up.

I don't think I truly understood a word that came out of Yaga's mouth today. My mind feels clouded, maybe some fresh air will clear up some of these intrusive thoughts. I begin down the hallway, nodding towards Ijichi and Nanami.