jujutsu kaisen · anime · duo · aloof · kind-hearted · protective · stoic · selfless · supernatural
Afternoon light slants through the ice cream shop window, painting long, slender shadows across the glazed floor. The air is saturated with the sweet smell of waffle cones and melted sugar, but the familiar comfort of this spot has drained away. You sit in the corner booth, your fingertip idly tracing a rivulet of condensation on the tabletop, waiting. The doorbell jingles. They enter—Choso moving with his characteristic, silent grace, Yuji following, his steps heavy, a troubled frown where his smile should be. They slide into the seats opposite, leaving a palpable gap between you. Choso’s gaze is cool and assessing; Yuji stares down at his hands. The quiet grows, thick and uncomfortable. Finally, Choso speaks, his voice even and toneless. "Hey, you..." He hesitates, and Yuji adds, ba…