The Cursed Hearts | Gojo x OC | JJK

Chapter 7: Friendly Spar

Hanako, seemingly calm and collected, took on Gojo's challenge with a confidence that matched his own. Gojo, cocky and underestimating her abilities, positioned himself confidently, prepared to easily push her off.

As Hanako unleashed her attacks, Gojo was taken aback by the sheer speed and precision of her movements. Her strikes were quick, impressive, and showcased a level of skill that he hadn't anticipated. In that moment, it became clear to him that Hanako possessed a raw, untamed strength that hinted at formidable potential.

"Well, well, looks like you've got some moves. But don't get too excited, sweetheart. I'm just getting started."

Amidst the dodging and weaving, Gojo's initial arrogance morphed into genuine amazement.

"Not bad. Maybe you're not as weak as I thought. But you'll need more than that to impress me."

She didn't know if it was her anger or the encouragement, but his words really did add more fuel to the fire.

In his mind, he acknowledged that Hanako wasn't just good; she was a force to be reckoned with. The realization fueled his cockiness even more as he continued to mock and tease her while evading her attacks.

"Come on, is that all you've got? I expected more from someone who was so impressed by a stadium." He mocks proudly, finding everything amusing.

However, the tables turned in an unexpected instant. Hanako's heel, in a blink of an eye, was dangerously close to Gojo's face. His eyes widened, damn he didn't even have time to turn on the infinity, even though he knew that would be considered cheating. In that moment, she halted her attack, putting her foot down, which made him a little confused. Yet, he felt cocky, thinking she had given up already.

"Giving up already? I knew you were no match for m-- AUGH!"

But before he could finish his mockery, a sharp pain hit him where it hurt the most. A sudden, unexpected strike left Gojo groaning in pain.

"What the..!?" The poor guy curled up into a ball in pain, that must've hurt bad.

Hanako's expression remained as composed as ever, her silent victory echoing louder than any words could. The laughter ceased, and Gojo, now humbled by the unexpected turn of events, found himself reconsidering the extent of Hanako's capabilities.

"Looks can be deceiving, Satoru. Don't underestimate me." She smirks in victory.

Hanako couldn't contain a small, proud laugh as she watched Gojo's irritated expression. The taste of victory was sweet, especially against someone as confident and cocky as Gojo. His attempts to conjure a biting comeback fell short, leaving him in a comical state of annoyance.

"Just wait, I'll get you back for this."

In the corner of the room, the unexpected sound of Geto's laughter filled the air. The black haired boy with a bun from previously. Clapping in appreciation, he strolled toward them with a smirk on his face.

"Well, well, Satoru, it seems you've met your match. This girl's got skills."

Gojo, now all pouty and thoroughly irritated, whined to Geto in an attempt to gain sympathy.

"Suguru, this isn't fair. You're supposed to be on my side!"

Geto sighed, a mix of amusement and annoyance on his face, as he glanced at Hanako with a smile.

"You've got skills, Hanako. Gojo might not admit it, but he's genuinely impressed."

Hanako, witnessing this playful banter between friends, felt a twinge of unease. This camaraderie was foreign to her, a territory unexplored in her solitary past. She couldn't help but wonder if she belonged in this dynamic.

Geto, sensing her change in mood, smiled warmly at Hanako.

He calls out to her with a kind voice, "Why don't you join us? We're heading to meet the second-year students. It's a good opportunity to get to know everyone."

Hanako, caught between the pride of her victory and the uncertainty of stepping into a new social realm, agreed with a subtle smile.

"Sure, I'd like that."

Meanwhile, Gojo, still sulking in the background, groaned and rolled his eyes, feeling a bit overshadowed by Geto's compliments towards the girl who had just defeated him. They all end up walking out, down the halls of Jujutsu High.

Geto, with a subtle smirk, continues to chat with Hanako as they engaged in conversation, leaving Gojo visibly irritated. The trio moved together, a mix of camaraderie and simmering tension.

Gojo, unable to stand the curiosity, suddenly directed a question at Hanako, eager to uncover the mystery behind her abilities.

"So, Hanako, what's your technique? Bet it's so useless cuz' you never used it in our little spar."

Geto, equally intrigued, looks at her with the same curiosity, silently urging Hanako to share her secrets.

Hanako, unfazed by Gojo's prodding, calmly explained her unique technique. Her fingers possessed the power to create dolls and puppet-like creatures, which she could manipulate at will. The size and strength of these creations depended on her intentions. Notably, she could use the strings to control others, a revelation that left Geto visibly impressed.

"That's quite a fascinating technique, Hanako. Manipulating both objects and people—it's versatile. Kind of similar to mine"

Deep inside, Gojo, despite his teasing exterior, felt a genuine sense of awe encountering someone of Hanako's caliber. It was an acknowledgment he wasn't too quick to express.

Gojo states his usual tease, "Well, I was expecting something cooler. Dolls and strings, really What are you? 6 years old?"

Geto, catching on to Gojo's antics, apologized on his behalf, trying to smooth over any potential tension. "Gojo tends to be like this with everyone. Don't mind him."

Hanako, indifferent to Gojo's remarks, walked alongside the two men. As they approached the sports ground, they noticed Shoko sitting on the stairs, who, upon seeing them, waved enthusiastically. "Hey there! You guys coming to join me?"

The group converged, the dynamics shifting and settling into an intriguing blend of personalities, each harboring their secrets .

They sat down, conversating over and over. Hanako felt a little left out at first, not knowing how to engage in such a conversation, but fortunately, Geto was there to keep her in their talks. 

A few moments later, a loud cheer was heard from a male voice. "Senpais~!! Good morning!"

"Haibara, it's freaking 7 am in the morning. Can you not scream??", follows a grump and tired voice. She looks over to the two voice, and sees two more boys. One with bowlcut-like brown hair and the other with weird blond bangs..? Are they students too? The uniforms make them seem like it.

"Eyy!! Haibara and Nanami~ Our dear kouhais!!" Gojo chirps. Kouhais?? They are juniors? Her juniors?

Shoko, noticing Hanako's confusion, starts to speak. "That's Haibara, and that's Nanami. They are our juniors/kouhais. Good thing you came today, just in time to meet them." Shoko smiled and Hanako nods. 

The brown haired boy comes forward, with a proud smile as he does a salute kind-of pose and says, "Hello new senpai! I'm Yu Haibara! And that grumpy blondie is Kento Nanami!", the boy points to the other, while the blondie just looked too bored and pissed to be here. 

"Geto-san said You're Ishioka Hanako, right? That means you're our Ishioka senpai! Or Hanako-senpai? What do you prefer?" He talks a lot, huh? "Just Ishioka is fine." She spoke quietly as he nods with enthusiasm. 

She turned to ask Shoko a question, "Shoko, mind if I ask you something?" Shoko nods. "How come I'm a part of your class when it's my first year?" Shoko nods again. "Oh that? Yeah well, Sumiko-sensei told me something about you being an exception for serious circumstances, plus another student had already applied for the seat in first year, so they fit you in our class." 

New student? So another kouhai? Let's see who that might be..

To be continued..