Limitless (Jujutsu Kaisen X Male Reader)

Chapter 4

Come Friday, one of Y/n's favorite things to do was take long walks around the city without any specific destination in mind. He always took a little stroll to sightsee before heading home to unwind after an exhausting week. Even though it was simple, he loved doing it. While he enjoyed spending time with Jack and Mizuki, putting up with the latter's shenanigans could be rather exhausting. So, he needed some alone time and a quick detox from his friends. A little something to recharge his social battery, in a way.

What he didn't love about it, however, was the amount of spirits that he would encounter around the city, especially after the winter season. During his walks, he would typically notice a few dozen or so, but from late March to mid-April, the number of them was concerning. It wasn't that big of a problem for him, though, because as long as he didn't directly interact with them, they wouldn't get close to him.

Come to think of it, it was around this time when... Y/n stopped his train of thought, shivering from the cold and slipping his left hand under his jacket for warmth while his other hand fiddled with his necklace. Though it was useless to dwell on what had already happened, he could still recall everything clearly.

God, it's so funny to think back to it, Y/n chuckled to himself while thinking. He could hear several spirits in the buildings around him, some more disturbing than others. While the sounds they made were usually incoherent, others could form words, however broken they were.

"Maaa....maaa... Heeelp... meeee..."

With a sigh, Y/n sent a glare from the corner of his eye at the spirit that was splattered across the street. It resembled a toddler around four years old in size. Its lone hand clawing the ground, and its lower half was missing. It appeared to have been scraped on the concrete on the side where one of its eyes was sticking out from its socket.

"Speak of the devil," he muttered with a tone of annoyance. A walk to help himself destress? Actually, he probably should've stayed with Jack and Mizuki instead today.

Y/n started walking away from it. The more he stayed, the more annoyed he would only become. Oddly enough, none of these creatures appeared to be able to enter their school. He was not complaining, however. The last thing he wanted was to be disturbed by those filthy creatures there, so he was relieved there were none.

He let his legs drag him to wherever passing by several buildings. None of them piqued his interest, but when he was in front of one particular cafe, he couldn't help but stop and take a look inside through the picture window. It looked familiar, so he checked the name of the establishment.

"Kanai Anzen, huh?" Y/n asked no one in particular, raising his eyebrow. This was the cafe Mizuki kept telling him about, which was 30 minutes away by foot from school. She frequently visited here, and her social media posts were proof of that. And, apparently, the barista was very nice to everyone.

Well, he could certainly see why she loved taking pictures here. The cafe was bathed in soft, natural light that streamed through its large windows, which were adorned with brown zebra blinds. They paired well with the tan-colored walls and wooden support beams that were a darker shade than both.

The decor had a harmonious blend of modern and traditional elements. Minimalist wooden furniture, bamboo screens, and paper lanterns added to its already homely atmosphere.

A focal point of the café was the beautifully crafted wooden bar, where skilled baristas prepare artisanal coffee and tea creations. The counter was adorned with jars of coffee beans and an array of colorful tea leaves, which would entice guests with their visual appeal.

When a customer exited, Y/n couldn't help but have a whiff of the aroma of coffee from within. There was also soft music playing in the background, which enhanced the already pleasant environment inside.