Between the Darkness and Light | Satoru Gojo x OC

- Chapter 20: Into the Dragon's Maw -

(No one's POV)

"What an interesting girl," The white-haired woman chuckles. "I can see why she's a special grade."

Gojo grins, knowing exactly who Mei-Mei was talking about. "We got lucky, didn't we?"

"Mm..." Mei-Mei smirks, resting her chin on her hand. "Although I'm not impressed by her control. Seems like she has no clue what she's doing. I couldn't see myself betting any money on her."

"Oh come on," Gojo lets out a small huff, amused by the woman's comment. "You just need to watch a bit longer. She's stronger than she lets on."

Everyone in the small room has their attention on the screens, which display a live video feed of the event, thanks to Mei-Mei of course. Gojo's eyes are glued to the screen where Kira and Maki stand talking, planning their next move. He didn't want to admit it, but seeing his favorite student get roughed up by that Kamo kid had him on edge the entire time. Something about seeing her hurt made him feel an odd feeling in his chest.

The blind-folded man has a confident smirk on his face, but the inner turmoil going on in his head is causing him to slightly lose confidence in Kira's abilities. But in the end, she made it out okay...

Just barely...

And there's also the strange cutting of video footage from Yuuji's fight with that Todo guy.

He glances over to the old man, Gakuganji, that sat in the very back of the room. His eyes are glued to the screens as well.

I don't know what the old man's planning. But I do know he won't find it that easy to deal with Yuuji anymore.

And I swear if he plans on doing anything to Kira...

His thoughts are interrupted by a red flame erupting on one of the charms on the wall.

"Ooo!" He sits up in excitement. "They're on the move!" But the white-haired man can't help but wonder. "So how come no one's paying attention to the game?" He muses.

"Why can't both sides just try being nice to each other?" Utahime sighs as she takes a sip from her mug, watching the screens with a bored expression.

"Guess they're all too much like you~" Gojo grins, leaning back in his chair with his arms crossed.

Utahime scowls, glaring back at him. "My only problem is you!"

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(Kira's POV)

"Something seriously wrong is going on. First you get specifically targeted by Kamo...And Yuuji by Todo." Maki explains as we walk through the dense forest together.

Maki's words echo in my head, making my frown deepen. "Is it just a coincidence, you think?" I ask.

"I don't think it is," Maki's expression is like stone as she stares ahead. "I didn't sense any hostility from the Kyoto team until they found out about Yuuji being alive. But that doesn't explain why they're going after you..."

"What would they get out of targeting me anyway?" I question, my hands reaching up to rub my aching muscles as we continue walking.

"I don't know," Maki's words have me worried. "But something tells me they're planning something."

"Which reminds me," She stops walking and turns to me. "Satoru never told me what your cursed technique was."

"Oh..." I give her a sheepish smile. "Right, of course...it's called cursed manipulation. So, basically—"

"What?" Her expression changes, looking stunned.

"I-Is something the matter?" I ask, confused as to why she's staring at me like that.