Star | Jujustu Kaisen

leave it all behind (get ready now)

Todo approached them, tears streaming down his face. [Name] had to admit, it took some serious skill to cry on command like that. They know they couldn't cry easily unless they think of something really sad. Then again, they wouldn't be surprised if he was genuinely sad. The fact he got upset by Fushiguro's type, they can see him crying because of it.

"I knew at first glance that you were a boring guy," Todo began, his voice choked with emotion. [Name] silently judged him a tiny bit for it because of why he is crying. "But you shouldn't judge a person by their looks, right? So I went out of my way to ask you, but you just trampled on my kindness."

He wiped his running nose with the back of his hand, causing [Name] to wrinkle their nose in disgust. Very unhygienic in their opinion.

"Is your brain as pineapple as your head?" Fushiguro asked, pinching his nose against Todo's unsanitary action, but the third year didn't seem to care about the judgemental looks from the first years. The first-year looked thoroughly repulsed, while [Name] raised an eyebrow now, intrigued by Todo's bizarre behavior.

Todo, with his muscular build and intense aura, loomed over them, his tears seeming out of place on his rugged face. His emotional display might have seemed comical if not for the raw power he exuded, they thought as their mouth formed a straight line.

Fushiguro, remembering what he'd heard about the third-year's reputation, stood up, positioning himself next to [Name]. He knew Todo was not just any opponent—both of them had to be careful. He knew that Todo outclassed the both of them in terms of technique and power.

"I heard you don't use cursed techniques," Fushiguro stated, his eyes narrowing as he assessed Todo.

Todo looked momentarily surprised before shrugging nonchalantly. "Huh? Oh, that rumor's false." He raised a hand, waving it dismissively.

"That's a relief to hear!" Fushiguro exclaimed, struggling to maintain his composure in front of the imposing third year. He glanced at [Name], who nodded back, gripping their whip tighter, ready for whatever might come next. "I've got your back," they whispered, their voice steady despite the adrenaline coursing through their veins. Fushiguro gave them a nod and turned to look at Todo again.

With a swift movement, Fushiguro maneuvered his hands into a sign to summon his shadow techniques. "Nue, plus Gama!"

[Name] quickly considered their options, deciding whether to summon another celestial spirit or use a star dress. They tuned out the background cries from Virgo, Kugisaki, and Mai, trusting Virgo to keep Kugisaki safe. This allowed Fushiguro and them to focus entirely on Todo. Multiple Gamas emerged from the Shikigami user's shadow, spreading out and encircling the two.

"Star Dress: Virgo!" [Name] exclaimed, their body enveloped in a radiant light before transforming into a sleek, powerful outfit reminiscent of Virgo's style.

Fushiguro couldn't help but blush slightly at the sight, momentarily distracted by [Name]'s new appearance. Chains connected to their wrists rattled as they extended it, their cursed energy causing the steel to grow longer and more formidable. He quickly coughed, refocusing on Todo, but not before noticing the intrigued look the third year threw at [Name]. Fushiguro's expression darkened with a protective glare.

Todo's interest was piqued as he ignored the looks thrown at him by Fushiguro. "Interesting technique," he remarked, his tone both impressed and eager. "Let's see how well you can use it." He meant this towards [Name], and the both of them knew it. [Name] eyes sharpen at his words.

"Stay sharp," Fushiguro muttered to [Name], his voice low but firm.

"Always," [Name] replied, their eyes locked onto Todo, who was now grinning with anticipation.