2024 Oneshots

Broken Silence (Megumi & Sister NOT ROMANTIC!)

Megumi Fushiguro & Sister!(Not Romantic!!)

Your dried eyes narrow as the sun begins to dip behind the horizon. You spent all day on the sparring grounds of Tokyo Jujutsu High and, even though the day's training is supposed to be winding down, Megumi Fushiguro isn't ready to call it quits. His movements are sharp, almost ruthless, as he faces off against his younger sister, you. The clash of your practice weapons echoes in the air, drawing the attention of their classmates.

"Again!" Megumi barks, his voice laced with frustration as you barely manage to block his strike. His eyes narrow, showing none of his usual patience he has for his sister. "You're not taking this seriously."

Your grip on your weapon tightens, your eyes flashing with frustration. "I am serious, Megumi," you snap back, your voice trembling slightly with the effort to keep your emotions in check. "But I'm not you."

"That's the problem!" he scoffs, his voice rising. He circles her, his stance tense and aggressive. "You should be better by now! If you can't handle this, how are you going to survive out there!?"

His words cut deep, and your heart pounds in your chest. You swing your weapon with all your might, but your anger makes you sloppy. Megumi easily dodges the attack, his expression hardening. "You're weak, Y/N. If you can't do this, you're just going to get yourself killed!"

You freeze, the sting of his words hitting you like a physical blow. This sparring session has suddenly turned into something much more personal, and you can feel the eyes of your friends on you. You try to swallow the lump in your throat, but the hurt is too much. Without another word, you turn on your heel and start to walk away.

From the side, Itadori and Nobara had been half-watching your sparring match, more focused on their own training up until the argument had begun. Now, they exchange uneasy glances as they watch Y/N storm off.

"What's with Fushiguro today?" Itadori asks, his brow furrowed in concern as Megumi's eyes narrow at his younger sister. "He's usually tough on her, but not like that."

Nobara huffs, crossing her arms as she keeps her eyes on Y/N walking off. "He's pushing her too hard. It's like he's got something to prove."

Nearby, Maki, Inumaki, and Panda had also stopped their training to observe the two siblings. Maki narrows her eyes at Megumi, her voice laced with annoyance. "Man, he's been like a drill sergeant with her all day."

"Salmon," Inumaki mutters, nodding in agreement.

Panda tilts his head to the side, his ear twitching as he watches Megumi's tense stance. "He's worried about her, obviously. But he's going about it all wrong. He's going to push her away if he keeps this up."

Itadori steps forward, ready to go after Y/N, but Nobara grabs his arm and shakes her head. "Let her cool off. She's upset, and the last thing she needs is all of us crowding her."

Maki, however, isn't as patient. She takes a few steps closer to Megumi, her eyes blazing with irritation. "Hey, Fushiguru, what the hell is your problem? You're supposed to be training with her, not tearing her apart!"

Megumi doesn't answer immediately, his fists clenching and unclenching at his sides. His eyes are locked on the ground where you had been standing just moments ago. "She's not ready," he finally mutters, more to himself than anyone else.

"That's why she's training, you idiot," Nobara shoots back. "You think being an asshole is going to make her better? If anything, you're making it worse!"

Megumi looks up, his expression conflicted. He knows she's right, but the fear gnawing at his insides won't let him relent. You are the one thing in his life he can't afford to lose, and the thought of you being hurt or worse is too much to bear.

"She needs to be stronger," he says quietly, his voice strained. "I can't always protect her."

Panda sighs, shaking his head as he pats Megumi's shoulder. "We get it, but you're going to have to trust her. She's tougher than you think."

"Salmon," Inumaki adds softly, giving Megumi a reassuring nod.

But the tension in the air remains thick as Megumi's gaze drifts back to where you had disappeared. He knows he has to make things right, but how?

***

As you walk away from your brother, you pass Gojo, casually leaning against a nearby wall, watching the exchange from afar with mild interest. He raises an eyebrow as you walk by.

"Are you alright?" he asks, his tone light but with a small edge of concern. He tilts his head, studying you with a curious expression.

You glance at him, the frustration and hurt clear on your face. "I'm fine. Just had a long training session."

He raises an eyebrow, his gaze shifting towards the sparring area where Megumi is getting shouted at by Maki. "Long, huh? It looked like Megumi was a bit hard on you. Anything you want to talk about?"

You shake your head, trying to brush off the concern. "No, it's not worth it. He's just... worried, I guess. He's always been like this."

Gojo shrugs nonchalantly. "Well, that's your choice. Just remember, you don't have to carry the weight of the world on your shoulders."

You nod and start to walk away, determined to find some space away to clear your head. The anniversary of the day you ~nearly~ got kidnapped is a hard day for Megumi. It always seems to amplify his worry and frustration. As you head towards the edge of the school's property, you spot a girl standing on the sidewalk, looking a bit lost. You decide to help and approach her, trying to forget about your argument with Megumi.

Just as you finish walking the girl to the nearby park where she can get her bearings again, you hear hurried footsteps behind you. Before you can react, Megumi nearly knocks the girl off her feet as he rushes forward, pulling you into a tight hug.

"Megumi, what the...?!" you exclaim, shocked and embarrassed. You push him away, your cheeks flushed with a mix of irritation and awkwardness.

"What are you doing? I was just talking to her! I can handle myself, you know."

Megumi steps back, his face showing a mix of relief and guilt. "I'm sorry," he says, his voice softer now. "It's just... I'm worried about you, okay? You mean more to me than anything. I've been acting like a jerk because I couldn't stand the thought of losing you."

His words catch you off guard, and you can see how much he's struggling with his fears. You nudge him lightly in the shoulder with your fist, a small smile forming on your lips. "Yeah, well, you do need to trust me more. I'm not a kid anymore, Megumi."

He nods, the tension easing out of him. "You're right. I'll work on that."

You glance at the nearby food truck, an idea popping into your head. "Tell you what," you say, grinning. "You can make it up to me and my new friend by buying us something from that food truck. That's what big brothers do, right?"

Megumi chuckles, the first hint of a genuine smile breaking through his serious demeanor. "Alright, deal."

You turn towards the girl, who has been watching the entire exchange with mild amusement. "I hope you're hungry, my brother's buying since he nearly caused you to faceplant!"

"Hey!" Megumi protests. "I didn't knock her over."

"I didn't say you did," you sigh. "You're buying her something to eat. That's a nice gesture."

The girl smiles, her eyes sparkling with delight. "Well, I'm not one to turn down free food. Thank you, uh..."

"Megumi," he supplies, offering his hand.

"Karina," she smiles.

"Well, Karina, I hope you like spicy food!" you beam. "I'm starving!"