Memories (Gojo Satoru)

19- Mixer & Karaoke

It was the day after the arrangement between the Nakamuras and Gojos, and Rin sat at her desk, going through her work with focus. As she diligently attended to her tasks, she couldn't help but overhear the excited chatter of her two friends, Mika and Emi, who were discussing their plans for the evening.

Mika leaned over to Rin, a mischievous grin on her face. "Hey, Rin, we're going to this karaoke mixer after work. You should totally come with us!"

Emi joined in, nodding enthusiastically. "Yeah, it'll be so much fun! You can't say no to a girls' night out!"

Rin looked up, surprised by their sudden invitation. She hadn't planned on going out that night, but seeing the excitement on their faces, she found it difficult to decline. "Oh, I don't know. I'm not really in the mood for a karaoke mixer."

Mika pouted, giving Rin puppy dog eyes. "Come on, Rin, you're always working so hard. You deserve a break! It'll be a great way to unwind and have some fun."

Emi chimed in, adding, "And who knows, you might meet someone interesting there!"

Rin sighed, realizing that her friends wouldn't take no for an answer. She gave them a resigned smile. "Alright, alright, I'll come. But just this once, okay? Don't expect me to become a regular karaoke-goer."

Mika and Emi cheered happily, their excitement infectious. Rin couldn't help but smile at their enthusiasm, even though she was still unsure about the whole idea.

Just as they were about to leave the office, Rin spotted Sara passing by, engrossed in her own thoughts. A sudden idea struck her, and she turned to her friends. "Hey, why don't you two go to the mixer with Sara instead? I'm sure she'd enjoy it."

Mika and Emi exchanged knowing glances before bursting into laughter. Mika playfully nudged Rin's shoulder. "Rin, You know how blindly in love Sara is in love with, right? She won't agree, we tried."

Emi smirked, teasingly. "Oh, we will, Rin. But don't worry, we'll make sure to find you a charming karaoke partner too."

As evening fell, Rin found herself standing in front of a mirror, her reflection adorned with a touch of makeup and her hair styled by Mika and Emi. Taking a deep breath, she joined Mika and Emi, who were equally dolled up and eager for the adventure ahead. The three of them made their way to the karaoke mixer, the lively atmosphere greeting them as they entered the venue.

As they sat in the cab, Rin heard a buzz from her phone from a text notification that was from Gojo.

"I just got free. Got plans for the night?" It reads.

Rin sighed and looked at her phone before typing. "Emi and Miki dragged me to the karaoke mixer..."

Gojo widened his eyes as he read the text and instantly stood up from his seat back in Jujutsu high lounge. "Mixer??"

Rin then took her time to type out everything to explain it to him and he frowned slightly but also blushed as he was typing his text.

"You know we're engaged, right?" It was still a new feeling for him to get this flustered and also to have to call Rin his fiance all of a sudden.

"Just- I don't know, Satoru. I didn't want to go either, but they just insisted.." Rin responded.

After thinking for a while, Gojo texts her again. "What's the place's name?"

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Rin sat nervously alongside Mika and Emi, with Sara joining the last minute, her eyes darting between her friends and the three guys sitting across from them. Mika and Emi effortlessly engaged in conversation, introducing themselves with charm and confidence. Rin, on the other hand, felt her heart race as her turn to introduce herself approached.