As students entered the school one after another, Yuta Okkotsu and Rika were led by Sister Chinatsu to a fast-food restaurant, where they chatted in a subtle atmosphere.
"Have you had breakfast? If not, or if you want more, you can order anything you like. As for school, you don't need to worry. I've checked the time; you still have 20 minutes before you're considered late. I'll take you there later."
Sister Chinatsu said calmly, leisurely stirring a cup of milk coffee she had ordered with a spoon.
Drinking a little coffee in the morning is beneficial for health, provided it's not on an empty stomach. Coffee is not plain water, and it's not advisable to drink coffee immediately after waking up.
Sister Chinatsu didn't used to have the habit of drinking coffee. It was mainly because Suguru Geto enjoyed coffee so much. After spending a lot of time together, some habits and hobbies can become contagious.
And now, Yuta Okkotsu and Rika sat across from her, both looking nervous and somewhat at a loss. Of course, if one had to say who was more nervous, it was definitely Yuta Okkotsu.
He, who was already an anomaly and had been on the verge of awakening, finally awakened under the intense stimulation of believing Rika was in trouble.
The scene he now saw was completely different from what Rika saw, but he didn't want Rika to see him trembling, so he bravely forced himself to endure.
Seeing them both staring intently at her, with no intention of ordering food or making small talk, Sister Chinatsu decided not to drag things out.
Sister Chinatsu took a small sip of the coffee she held, then set it down, crossed her hands, propped up her head, and showed a faint smile.
"Welcome, both of you, to the foul Jujutsu World~"
Afterward, Sister Chinatsu used the most concise and clear language possible to tell them about another world hidden behind this ordinary society.
Although Sister Chinatsu was quite lazy and slacked off in teaching, this still couldn't deny her identity as a Tokyo Jujutsu High teacher who had been employed for several years. When she taught seriously, she still had some skills.
Even Rika, who hadn't awakened her Jujutsu abilities, was engrossed in it, let alone Yuta Okkotsu, who had already awakened and could see Cursed Spirits and Jujutsu with his own eyes.
But the same principle applied: with his girlfriend Rika sitting beside him, Yuta Okkotsu absolutely didn't want to lose face in front of Rika. He could only constantly solidify and strengthen his mental fortitude, and that 'pure love' once again surged from within him, filling him with courage.
Yuta Okkotsu's internal mental construction was complete. He was confident he could face all the bloodshed, corruption, and decay of the Jujutsu World that Sister Chinatsu spoke of.
Who knew that Sister Chinatsu's words suddenly paused, and the next moment, the topic she spoke of took a sudden 180-degree turn.
"Oh, right, you probably don't know yet, but your ancestor is Sugawara no Michizane. Although it's super, super, super distant, you are indeed my relative. You can call me Sister Chinatsu~"
Sister Chinatsu, who had been telling the story with a serious expression, suddenly became playful, and her words caught Yuta Okkotsu completely off guard.
But... "Su... Sugawara no Michizane, who is he?"
Yuta Okkotsu blinked blankly. Rika next to him couldn't help but look at him, showing an incredibly shocked expression.
"Sugawara no Michizane! He's in the textbooks!"
"Ah... ahem!"
Yuta Okkotsu lowered his head, a little red-faced. Although he had been studying knowledge points with all his might, a loophole was still found.
Sugawara no Michizane, one of Japan's Three Great Vengeful Spirits, a figure from a thousand years ago with many titles such as "God of Thunder" and "God of Literature," and an extremely famous and powerful Jujutsu Sorcerer in the Jujutsu World.
The Gojo Family, to which Sister Chinatsu and Satoru belonged, was derived from the descendants of Sugawara no Michizane, continuing for a thousand years to become one of the three unshakeable families in the Jujutsu World.
Yuta Okkotsu's ancestor was also Sugawara no Michizane, but their ancestral bloodline did not merge into the Gojo Family back then but rooted itself elsewhere. In terms of bloodline, he and Sister Chinatsu, Satoru, are indeed super, super, super distant relatives.
However, there was still a layer of blood relationship, and the sense of distance between Yuta Okkotsu and Sister Chinatsu was significantly reduced.
"Si... Sister Chinatsu... can I return to how I used to be in this state?"
Before Yuta Okkotsu spoke these words, he clenched his fists tightly, and only after a long hesitation did he finally speak.
He didn't want to enter the Jujutsu World; he only wanted to live a peaceful life with Rika in safe, ordinary society. Sister Chinatsu understood his thoughts but couldn't help him.
"There is no turning back on the path of Jujutsu. You inherently possess Jujutsu talent. Even without Rika's stimulation, you would still awaken in the near future due to various factors."
"Is... is that so...?"
If Yuta Okkotsu were likened to a puppy, then at this moment, the puppy lowered its head, and even the ears on top of his head drooped downwards.
If in the original work, Rika's death shattered his worldview, then the current situation is merely a battle between old and new worldviews.
And the ultimate victor would definitely be the new worldview, because he could no longer go back... Yuta Okkotsu slowly turned his head to look at Rika beside him, then his gaze returned to Sister Chinatsu, with a newfound determination in his eyes.
He didn't understand complicated grand theories, nor did he believe he could become someone very special, but after realizing the existence of the Jujutsu World and being unable to escape it, he understood that he had to do something.
Rika is an ordinary person; she cannot see Cursed Spirits. If a Cursed Spirit or Curse User were to harm Rika, Yuta Okkotsu hoped he would have the strength to protect her.
"Sister Chinatsu, what should I do!"
Seeing the increasingly determined look in Yuta Okkotsu's eyes, Sister Chinatsu's lips curved slightly upwards, showing an appreciative expression towards him.
"Don't worry, you still need to learn basic social knowledge. Even Jujutsu Sorcerers cannot be out of touch with society. After you graduate from junior high, I will recommend you to a specialized Jujutsu World school.
Before that, you can live your life as usual with Rika. Of course, if you want to learn more about Jujutsu, I will arrange for a reliable teacher to visit your home from time to time. You can rest assured~"
With that, she drained the coffee she had ordered and then suddenly stood up from her seat under their puzzled gazes.
"You have 5 minutes left until you're late for school."
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