The Curse Between Us (ItaKugi)

Nanami's special chapter

Nanami and Gojo at a bar, while the students are asleep.

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"Why are we here? I thought you never drink. Are you quitting? Nanami said, when he saw Gojo outside the bar on a chilly night. Despite the weather, Gojo is still managing to wear a t-shirt and shorts while Nanami is wearing a beanie, jacket, sweater and tracksuit pants, but his glasses are gone. You can tell how different they are by just looking at them, but their dynamic complements eachother.

"Well, it's not like there will be some random apocalypse tomorrow. Plus it's a Friday. I think I can handle being a little drunk~" Gojo says, winking at Nanami. In reality, Gojo just needed someone to talk to, but Ijichi was god knows where, and Shoko was on holiday with Utahime. Plus, Nanami is Gojo's close friend. Not exactly like Suguru, but a close second.

"And so you asked me to come with you. I think you just wanted someone to keep you physically and mentally stable." Nanami rolls his eyes.

"You know I would never do something like that- I can take care of myself," Gojo teases, putting his elbow on Nanami's shoulder.

"Clearly not, that lack of a brain you have has been dormant for how long? 28 years? Also when are we going inside? It's cold and we're attracting unnecessary attention." Nanami jerks his head in the direction of a blushing group group of girls.

"I think you're attracting them." Gojo smirked.

"Please. have you looked at a mirror recently?"

One of the girls make a noise. Gojo and Nanami look at them, Gojo winked, and the girls turn tomato red. Nanami sighed.

"Alright, let's go in."

The bar is noisy and bustling with people, but Gojo finds a spot at the front, near the bartender. They put down their stuff and sit down. The bartender eyes Gojo warily.

"I don't think I've seen you here before..." the bartender says to Gojo while he's cleaning out beer glasses.

"Yes, I don't drink.... usually."

"That's surprising. You look like you could drink tons."

"Well, the alcohol gets to me quickly, and I also have kids to teach."

"Oh, really? You don't look like someone who teaches. What subject do you teach?"

"I teach my kids how to blow up curses on a daily basis."

The bartender goes wide-eyed, and then laughs.

"You haven't been drinking, and you're practically going drunk! You're definitely something aren't you? Anyways, what drinks can I get for you?"

Nanami orders something small and fancy for both of them. It tastes strong.

"So, Nanami, tell me what's been going on recently" Gojo said.

"Nothing."

"Don't keep spouting bullshit. Give me something I can work with."

"Well... your student Yuji Itadori seems interesting. He's surprisingly strong. But he lacks the sense of authority."

"Cut him some slack, I mean, he's only how old, 15? He could probably defeat some special-grades in no time. With or without Sukuna."

"Ah, yes. I hear that you're one of Sukuna's personal targets."

"It's a huge honor. And I think we both know who will win."

"Don't overestimate yourself, Satoru. This is Sukuna. King of curses. He could kill you and then massacre the world."