Jujutsu Kaisen Oneshots + Headcanons

JJK + as people in highschool

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Itadori:
-Tbh I'm not sure if he goes to private or public
-with his background and upbringing?
-definitely public
-but him as a person?
-private
-Has turned down every scouting invitations though
-and lemme tell you he's gotten MANY
-every sport wants him
-but he doesn't care about it
-Definitely could get into private easily, full scholarship bc this is Japan
-but for the type of person he was in highschool
-didn't have many friends
-like he was chill with everyone in the school but never had a best friend
-could talk to anyone but definitely wasn't popular
-didn't really hang out with anyone out of school but spoke to everyone normally in school anyways
-not so closeted otaku
-definitely read manga in the hallway casually
-ig since ppl r normalising anime it's not that big a deal especially in Japan
-probs joined anime club or something
-had like one good friend
-that's it
-best subject is film & lit, and gym but not by choice

Megumi:
-definitely private
-and if Gojo's paying his tuition then definitely private
- he looks like a private school kid
-his reputation gives him a public school kid vibes
-knows to mind his own damn business
-doesn't have many friends either
-but also doesn't give a damn that he doesn't
-i'm pretty sure he's canonically good looking
-like Tsumiki's friend really said that hi to him too flirtatiously
-and when Nobara first met him she didn't particularly call him ugly, just looked like a major assehole
-he also genuinely has the grades to go to private
-like even without Gojo's tuition he could get in with his grades, full scholarship
-not to mention Tsumiki's tutoring (which he doesn't need)
-he's the kid that everyone is kinda nerdy, kinda emo, definitely depressed...
-his senpais regard him well bc of Tsumiki but his grade level classmates stay tf away from him
-like they know
-his kouhais are terrified of him
-he also has everyone gaping at him in gym class because he looks all skin and bones but is actually athletic
-people stay out of his way because he's a delinquent
-but an educated delinquent
-best subject is ap lit or music

Nobara:
-acts like a private school kid
-but is a public school kid
-at least she dresses like a public school kid
-she's a little forthcoming but she doesn't care
-she is herself and is not ashamed periodt
-has a few friends and isn't bad at making friends
-as long as the other person is accepting and can read her that is
-like she's the type of person to say things that she doesn't mean, or mean things she doesn't say
-so genuine friends don't come easy
-she needs someone who's patient
-canonically doesn't do particularly well in jujutsu schooling
-i doubt regular schooling will garner better results
-definitely has the best fashion sense
-best subject is creative writing or art class

Maki:
-public school
-rebelled and didn't go to the private school everyone else in her family went to
-does as many sports as possible
-but almost had to quit bc of her grades
-but like everyone wants her in their sport
-she's seen so many entitled bitches in her life
-you wouldn't be surprised to see her bad mouthing a teacher in the middle of class
-she gives class rep vibes but she would not be good as one
-she would be good advocacy
-she's best friends with the athletic trainer
-they're always nagging her for getting hurt and is the reason why she's always in their office
-lowkey just strolls in casually to steal sports wrap or tape
-people are slightly intimidated by her but she's not trying to be this bitchy
-just exudes it
-best subject is gym.

Inumaki:
-....
-public school
-i think
-he's the quiet kid that no one expects to be doing shit
-but the he pulls up with the most extravagant shit
-like devised the funniest prank in the school year
-is the reason y y'all had early dismissal that one day
-definitely has seen him in tutoring
-but is not the one tutoring
-is the one being tutored
-he's doing so bad but he's trying
-like genuinely trys
-please be patient
-best subject is environmental science or music on a good day

Okkotsu:
-definitely public school
-has that rich ass cousin in private school though so he's in-tune with private school as well
-i'm sorry
-but had people pick on him
-he's very average
-a twinge bit below it
-was unathletic in sports and gym
-He's not a failing student
-but he's pretty damn close
-sweats a bit every test
-but sighs in relief when he gets the results and it's still passing
-thankfully
-best subject is...idk
-history?

Gojo:
-is that rich ass cousin that goes to private school
-he's comparable to Oikawa
-is very dumb on the outside
-but those who are close to him can't tell if he got into the private school through affluent ties or a scholarship
-99% of the time he doesn't listen in class
-teachers definitely prefer it if he isn't paying attention though
-because the few times when he is–
-is that kid that corrects the teacher, those cocky bastards
-will argue with the teacher in the middle of class too
-people either fawn over him or hate him no in-between
-he's popular bc he's seen as 'perfect'
-but his real friends know
-he purposefully fails every mundane assignment during the year
-but then gets over an 100 on major tests
-and the extra credit is never easy especially for STEM classes
-but does those too so his grades are actually good
-best subjects are definitely physics or chem

Getou:
-private school from scouting
-teachers love him
-as long as he's not in the same room as Gojo
-they still love him anyways
-but would rather the two of them not in the same room
-good grades, good looks, athletic
-popular plainly bc he's a decent guy
-but prefers to stay to himself
-isn't the first to speak after a question
-waits a few seconds then answers if no one else in the class can get it
-lowkey
-besties with Gojo so he really can't stay away from people sadly
-the only person he is willing to get into a full out brawl with is Gojo bc he actually makes it fun
-there have been many fights
-best subjects are history and global citizenship

Nanami:
-he gives private school vibes
-and he wished he was in private school
-is actually in public school
-he doesn't get why the senpais from a neighboring private school keep inviting him to hang out after school
-he respects Getou enough but not his best friend
-but at least they're the reason why everyone at his school is cool with him
-definitely a model student
-he's so sick of his school and was thinking of transferring to a private school
-but then realizes he'll have to see those two senpais even more and he doesn't want that
-settles for the stupid public school
-he doesn't really look athletic in highschool
-prefers to read during gym or break hours
-but when a ball comes flying at him–
-casually catches with one hand without look then goes back to reading
-casually.
-best subject is ap lit or physics

Sukuna:
-uhhhhhh
-has gotten expelled so many times smh
-public school
-private school just can't take him
-he gets in trouble often but is actually a good student
-surprise surprise
-he's definitely not stupid
-but he also doesn't participate
-but compared to Itadori he definitely is the better student
-obviously is stellar at sports
-ppl stay out of his way bc he's only blown up a few times
-to be fair he keeps to himself so it's fine
-the times where he does get in trouble people steer clear from him
-best subject is history

Naoya:
-private school bitch
-has so many sibling and ancestral alumni at this one school
-i feel like he wouldn't like school or wouldn't care but his grades aren't the worst
-the only driving force to him having decent grades is being the best in everything
-he's popular purely bc he's good looking and athletic
-all friends are fake
-mans rly should have depression from this backstory but doesn't for some reason???
-he doesn't let something like insecurity get in his way that's why
-best subject is physics and meterology
-don't ask me why