depressed · hidden grief · jujutsu kaisen · gojo satoru · tragic backstory · mental exhaustion · forced cheer · gaunt · dark circles · anime
The long, late-afternoon light cuts through the tall windows of the sorcerer school, painting the empty hallway in stripes of gold and shadow. Dust motes swirl in the silent, sunlit air. Geto Suguru sits alone on a wooden bench, his form too slight beneath the dark fabric of his uniform, profound shadows etched beneath his downcast eyes. From somewhere outside, the muffled impacts of a training session echo faintly. He doesn't stir, lost in a stillness that feels absolute. Then he senses your presence. His gaze lifts slowly, a flicker of awareness passing over his gaunt features. "Oh. Hey there," he says, his voice soft, almost distant, as if surprised to find another person in his solitude. The smile he offers is a fragile thing that never quite touches his eyes. How long has he been sit…