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6. Twisted by guilt

One week later, Gojo sets foot in Kyoto faculty once again. He keeps getting bad thoughts from the moment he dropped Utahime back at her door step. This morning, he quickly decides to come and see Utahime for himself

No, they are still in a cold spot, and for damn's sake Gojo is never someone who is good with words to say anything comforting to Utahime. Even something simple like 'Sorry' or 'I didn't mean it', they never came out of his mouth

Gojo doesn't plan to meet up with Utahime directly. Given the incident between them only several days ago, it doesn't seem like she has forgotten about it, let alone to forgive his recklessness. For now, looking at Utahime from afar and make sure she is fine will be enough

However, Gojo hasn't found Utahime anywhere within the school although he has been strolling around the faculty for almost an hour. He decides to locate the students instead. They probably know where the teacher is

"Oi, kiddos!", he waves at the students who are training in the field

"Huh? Isn't that the man who was with Utahime-sensei the other time?", Miwa points out

"Tch! What is he doing here again?", Mai groans

Gojo doesn't hear them. He comes closer and points towards the academic building. "Where is Utahime? I haven't seen her around"

The students look back at Gojo with frowns on their faces

"Oh, come on. Why are you looking at me like that?", somehow he is feeling intimidated, especially with Mai

"We don't even know who you are. Why must we tell you?"

"Hey, don't be like that. You don't know me?"

They shake their heads

"Heh, I can't believe Utahime didn't bother to introduce me to all of you", mumbling. "I am Gojo Satoru", he points at himself. "Gojo Satoru, you know?"

"How is that supposed to convince us you are not a threat?", Kamo says

"Threat?!", Gojo scoffs in disbelief. Him? A threat? "I am not a threat, I am a protector!"

"He meant a threat to Utahime-sensei, you idiot. We saw how uncomfortable sensei was when you were around", Mai

"I am no threat, especially to Utahime. Look I'm— I'm a teacher at Tokyo faculty, and I have known Utahime since high school. She was my senior.. still is... maybe... I never actually addressed her as one"

The students roll their eyes boringly

"Utahime-sensei should be in her room and resting. Today is the last day before she goes into maternity leave", Mechamaru tells

"I just came back from her office but she was not there"

Todo hisses through his teeth. "That's weird. Utahime-sensei gets tired easily since she is so heavy with the baby. She usually just rests in her room"

Everyone hums, thinking where Utahime can possibly go

"Anyway", Momo speaks. "I saw Utahime-sensei came out of Principal Gakuganji's room earlier"

Bingo!

"When was that?", Gojo asks

"Around...", she looks at her watch. "10 a.m. this morning. During recess hour"

"Come to think of it, we don't see her after that because there is no more class for today", Miwa adds

Could it be...

"Okay, I've connected the dots. Thanks, kiddos", Gojo runs back to the academic block

Since the old principal was the last one seen with Utahime, Gojo assumes he must know where she is right now