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रेल्वे तिकिटांसह दलालांना अटक
गोंदिया : आमगाव येथील इंदिरानगर येथून बनावटी रेल्वे तिकीट तयार करणार्या दलालासह २४ हजार ३३१ रुपये किमतीचे ५७ तिकीटे जप्त करण्यात आले. ही कारवाई रेल्वे सुरक्षा दलाने २ एप्रिल रोजी केली. प्रवास सुखकर व सुरक्षित व्हावा, यासाठी रेल्वेचे आरक्षण हा प्रवाशांसाठी नेहमीच चिंतेचा राहते. याचाच ला�� उचलत काही दलाल बनावटी तिकीटांची विक्री करीत असल्याच्या घटना उघडकीस आल्या आहेत. (Brokers arrested with railway…
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Free drawing boker!
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wow..that was very brutal-
Did they really deserve that? .-. I know I have a lot of haters and their one of them, but that’s normal for famous people like me specially if I’m a idol
Don't worry about it! Everythings fine!
Hopefully....
-B
#jewz i hope i dont get arrested for that as well#broker phighting#incoming call!#the broker phighting#phighting ask blog#valk phighting
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भ्रष्ट सब-इंस्पेक्टर दलाल सहित गिरफ्तार, एसएसपी को जिले में करनी पड़ेगी बड़ी सर्जरी
बदायूं जिले के पुलिस विभाग में एसएसपी आलोक प्रियदर्शी को बड़ी सर्जरी करना पड़ेगी वरना, राजनैतिक संबंधों और भ्रष्टाचार के बल पर तै��ाती पाने वाले अधिकारी-कर्मचारी आये दिन विभाग की फजीहत कराते रहेंगे। आज फिर पुलिस विभाग के माथे पर कलंक लग गया। भ्रष्टाचार निवारण संगठन की टीम ने आज भ्रष्ट सब-इंस्पेक्टर देवेन्द्र सिंह को दलाल से बीस हजार रूपये की रिश्वत लेते हुये गिरफ्तार कर लिया। बताते हैं कि जरीफनगर…
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Miami Real Estate Influencer Arrested On Federal Fraud Charges
Miami Real Estate Influencer Daniela Rendon Arrested On Federal Fraud Charges For Misusing $381,000 In COVID-19 Relief Funds Federal authorities have arrested Miami real estate influencer and broker Daniela Rendon. They have accused Rendon of allegedly using COVID-19 relief funds to fund a lavish lifestyle. Rendon’s lavish lifestyle consisted of private jets and luxury yachts. In addition, they…
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Labour has announced its biggest step yet in overhauling the UK’s approach to the Middle East, dropping its opposition to an international arrest warrant against Benjamin Netanyahu despite pressure from Washington not to do so.
Downing Street announced on Friday that the government would not submit a challenge to the jurisdiction of the international criminal court, whose chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, is seeking a warrant against the Israeli prime minister.
The move makes it more likely that the ICC will now grant Khan’s request, in what would be a stunning international rebuke for Israel over the way it has conducted the war in Gaza and put Netanyahu at risk of arrest if he travels abroad.
It also reverses months of British policy after the previous government was steadfast in its support of Israel and its desire to stick closely to the US position.[...]
Israel and the US, neither of which is a signatory to the ICC, had put pressure on the UK to maintain its objection, warning that dropping it could upset peace negotiations being brokered by Washington.
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America owes its independence to Haym Salomon, a Sephardic Jewish Patriot
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A Jewish American Hero
by Yosef Kaufmann
October 17, 1781. An eerie silence takes hold over the battlefield outside Yorktown, Virginia. After weeks of non-stop artillery shells and rifle fire, the rhythmic pounding of a drum is all that is heard. Through the wispy smoke that floats above the battlefield, a British officer can be seen waving a white flag. General Cornwallis has surrendered Yorktown, ending the last major battle of the American Revolution. The surrender of Yorktown and the nearly 8,000 British troops convinced the British Parliament to start negotiating an end to the war. On September 3, 1783, the treaty of Paris was signed. The war was over.
If not for Haym Salomon, however, the decisive victory at Yorktown never would have happened.
Haym Salomon was born in Leszno, Poland, in 1740. In 1770, he was forced to leave Poland for London as a result of the Partition of Poland. Five years later, he left London for New York City, where he quickly established himself as a broker for international merchants.
Sympathetic to the Patriot cause, Haym joined the New York branch of the Sons of Liberty, a secret society that did what it could to undermine British interests in the colonies. In 1776, he was arrested by the British and charged with being a spy. He was pardoned on condition that he spend 18 months on a British ship serving as a translator for the Hessian mercenaries, as he was fluent in Polish, French, German, Russian, Spanish and Italian. During those 18 months, Haym used his position to help countless American prisoners escape. He also convinced many Hessian soldiers to abandon the British and join the American forces.
In 1778, he was arrested again and sentenced to death for his involvement in a plot to burn the British Royal fleet in the New York Harbour. He was sent to Provost to await execution, but he managed to bribe a guard and escape under the cover of darkness.
He fled New York, which was under the control of the British army, and moved to Philadelphia, the capital of the Revolution.
He borrowed money and started a business as a dealer of bills of exchange. His office was located near a coffee house frequented by the command of the American forces. He also became the agent to the French consul and the paymaster for the French forces in North America. Here he became friendly with Robert Morris, the newly appointed Superintendent of Finance for the 13 colonies. Records show that between 1781 and 1784, through both fundraising and personal loans, he was responsible for financing George Washington over $650,000, today worth approximately over $13 million.
By 1781, the American congress was practically broke. The huge cost of financing the war effort had taken its toll. In September of that year, George Washington decided to march on Yorktown to engage General Cornwallis. A huge French fleet was on its way from the West Indies under the command of Comte De Grasse. The fleet would only be able to stay until late October, so Washington was facing immense pressure to lead an attack on Yorktown before then.
After marching through Pennsylvania, with little in the way of food and supplies, Washington’s troops were on the verge of mutiny. They demanded a full month's pay in coins, not congressional paper money which was virtually worthless, or they would not continue their march. Washington wrote to Robert Morris saying he would need $20,000 to finance the campaign. Morris responded that there was simply no money or even credit left. Washington simply wrote, “Send for Haym Salomon.” Within days, Haym Salomon had raised the $20,000 needed for what proved to be the decisive victory of the Revolution.
Haym’s chessed continued after the war. Whenever he met someone who he felt had sacrificed during the war and needed financial assistance, he didn’t hesitate to do whatever he could to help.
He was also heavily involved in the Jewish community. He was a member of Congregation Mikveh Yisroel in Philadelphia, the fourth oldest synagogue in America, and he was responsible for the majority of the funds used to build the shul’s main building.
He also served as the treasurer to the Society for the Relief of Destitute Strangers, the first Jewish charitable organization in Philadelphia.
On January 8, 1785, Haym died suddenly at the age of 44. Due to the fact the government owed him hundreds of thousands of dollars, his family was left penniless.
His obituary in the Independent Gazetteer read:
Thursday, last, expired, after a lingering illness, Mr. Haym Salomon, an eminent broker of this city, was a native of Poland, and of the Hebrew nation. He was remarkable for his skill and integrity in his profession, and for his generous and humane deportment. His remains were yesterday deposited in the burial ground of the synagogue of this city.
Although there is little proof, many believe that when designing the American Great Seal, George Washington asked Salomon what he wanted as compensation for his generosity during the war. Salomon responded “I want nothing for myself, rather something for my people.” It is for this reason that the 13 stars are arranged in the shape of the Star of David.
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Third Wheeling Your Own Marriage
F!Non-Sorceress CEO Reader X Gojo Satoru X Nanami Kento
Summary: You should be overjoyed that Gojo Satoru & Nanami Kento are your husbands. But you feel your skin crawl as you become the third wheel in your own marriage.
Trigger Warnings: Verbal abuse, grief, and loss, Angst, Hurt/Comfort, Found Family, Redemption Arc, Mild Violence, Emotional Hurt, Disassociation, Depression.
A/N: Before you start reading—Daddy Toji is here!!! Rejoice!!! Welcome to Lobotomy Kaisen: Existential Crisis Edition™! 🎭 This chapter has everything: unhinged family banter, unexpected sweetness, and emotional trauma disguised as plot development. Let’s get into it before Megumi sends the SWAT team after us! Also, I know I said this ending was supposed to be only 3 parts, but it spiraled into a huge monster, so it will be 3 more parts, but it's already written, so hopefully the updates will be consistent every 2 or 3 days. :)
Previous Chapter 6 (alt ending 1.2) - Veiled Realities (Tumblr/Ao3)
Chapter 7 (alt ending 1.3) - Sapphire Echoes
Gumi: Why did you invite them to your place?!
Gumi: I’m coming over, and if I find them there, I’ll kill them!
// Playlist
The sunlight was golden, warm, and gentle, streaming through the large windows of a house you didn’t recognize but somehow felt like home. The faint scent of jasmine lingered in the air, mingling with the soft hum of laughter as you walked outside the house.
“Alright, gremlins,” Gojo announced, spinning on his heel. “Today, Daddy is going to teach you how to fight. It’s all about flair and finesse.”
Nanami, standing a few feet away with his arms crossed, let out a long, suffering sigh. “You’re not their only father, and they don’t need flair. They need discipline and control.”
Gojo turned, gasping like Nanami had just insulted his very existence. “Discipline? Control? What are we, accountants?”
“I wasn’t an accountant; I was an investment broker. There’s a difference; I wouldn’t expect your non-college graduate ass to understand,” Nanami deadpanned, adjusting his glasses.
“Exactly my point!” Gojo shot back, pointing a finger at him. “That’s why they need me. To balance out your boring lectures.”
“Balance?” Nanami arched an eyebrow. “You’ve never balanced anything in your life, including your own emotions.”
Their nine-year-old daughter, golden-haired and mischievous, stood between them, bouncing on her toes with excitement. “Daddy, can I use Ratio to mess with people? Like... cut the hair of the boy I like?”
Gojo’s grin widened, his sunglasses slipping down his nose. “Now that’s my girl. Even I didn’t think of that!”
Nanami pinched the bridge of his nose. “No. You cannot use cursed techniques for petty pranks. It will get you suspended or arrested.”
“But what if it’s a really good prank?” She countered, her hazel eyes sparkling with mischief.
Gojo crouched down beside her, whispering loudly enough for everyone to hear. “Don’t listen to him. Petty pranks are the best kind.”
“Absolutely not,” Nanami snapped, his tone sharper now. “You’re already too much like him.”
The girl beamed, taking it as a compliment. “Thanks, Dada!”
You, standing off to the side, covered your mouth to stifle a laugh. “You have given birth to female Gojo, Ken. She’s your little chaos gremlin. Just accept it.”
“She’s your chaos gremlin too,” he muttered, shooting you a look that said he blamed you for this. Gojo was very smug about the fact, not even attempting to hide it.
Meanwhile, their son stood off to the side, arms crossed and a perpetual frown etched onto his face. His white hair fell into his blue eyes, which were narrowed in quiet judgment.
“This is stupid,” he muttered, his voice carrying all the weight of some adult who thought he knew better than everyone else.
Nanami turned to him, his expression softening slightly. “What’s ridiculous?”
“All of it,” the boy replied, gesturing vaguely at his sister and Gojo, who were now snickering about the ethical implications of using ratio to cheat at board games. “They’re wasting time.”
Gojo overheard and gasped. “Wasting time? I’m teaching valuable life skills here!”
The boy didn’t even blink. “You’re teaching her how to be annoying.”
“Exactly!” Gojo said, throwing his arms wide. “And what’s more important than that?”
“Literally everything,” the boy replied flatly, his tone so deadpan that even Nanami’s lips twitched in amusement.
“Alright, enough talk,” Gojo declared, clapping his hands together. “Let’s spar. Chaos Gremlin versus Mr. Rainy Day.”
Their daughter lit up, bouncing on her toes. “Yes! I’m gonna crush you!”
The boy sighed, stepping into position. “You’re going to lose.”
“Over my dead body,” she shot back, her energy already crackling around her.
Nanami and Gojo stood on opposite sides of the field, both offering advice at the same time.
“Focus on control!” Nanami called out.
“Forget control! Style is everything!” Gojo yelled.
You stood between them, arms crossed. “How about we let them figure it out without shouting conflicting advice?”
Both men glared at each other but stayed quiet—for about five seconds.
The sparring began, their cursed techniques clashing in a brilliant display. The boy moved with focus, his infinity stretching around him. His sister, on the other hand, darted around unpredictably, her movements wild but effective, her ratio blades slicing through the air like a scalpel.
“Don’t just stand there, Emo Kid!” Gojo hollered. “Go for the win!”
“Precision,” Nanami muttered under his breath, his eyes locked on his son. “Wait for her to make a mistake.”
“She doesn’t make mistakes,” Gojo countered. “She’s perfect.”
“You’re impossible,” Nanami replied, his voice flat.
//
When the sparring ended, both kids were panting but grinning, their energy buzzing in the air around them.
“You did great,” you said, taking both their hands. “Both of you.”
“Better than great,” Gojo added, ruffling his son’s hair. “You’re unstoppable.”
Nanami knelt beside his daughter, brushing a strand of hair from her face. “You’ve improved. But don’t get cocky.”
“Too late,” she replied, grinning up at him.
Letting go of your hands, the children ran ahead, their laughter blending with the rustling leaves as they played with their blobfish plushies.
The sun dipped lower in the sky, casting a warm glow over the scene as it settled into something softer, something whole.
You watched them with awe, your heart full to bursting. “They are beautiful.”
Gojo winked at you. “Of course they are. Look at their parents.”
Nanami glanced at you, his hazel eyes warm. “You’ve done well.”
The sun was now setting, casting the world in hues of orange and pink.
Gojo slid an arm around your shoulders, pulling you close. “See? Told you we’d make a great team.”
Nanami stood on your other side, his presence grounding. “You should sit,” he said softly, gesturing to a bench beneath a blooming cherry blossom tree.
You sat, watching the children play as the two men sat beside you, their presence comforting and familiar.
The boy turned, his bright blue eyes locking onto yours. “Mama, are you happy?” he asked, his voice carrying an innocence that made your chest tighten.
Tears pricked your eyes as you nodded. “Yes, sweetheart. I’m very happy.”
The world shifted abruptly. The warmth of the sun faded, replaced by the cold gray light of dawn filtering through your bedroom curtains.
You opened your eyes slowly, the weight of the dream pressing against your chest like a heavy stone.
Your cheeks were damp, but as you raised a trembling hand to touch them, you realized your eyes were dry. No tears fell. You were too numb for that now.
The laughter, the warmth, the love—it had all been a cruel illusion. The reality of your empty arms and silent home was suffocating.
Sukuna’s voice broke the silence from the doorway. “Another bad night?”
You didn’t answer, your gaze fixed on the sea outside the window. The waves rolled endlessly, a reflection of the ache in your chest.
“They’re still yours,” his words a faint echo of something he’d said before.
But they weren’t.
And they never would be.
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// Playlist
Few years ago
The streets glistened with rain, neon signs shimmering in puddles as the faint hum of late-night activity drifted through the cool air. You walked at an easy pace, your heels clicking softly against the pavement. The buzz of alcohol warmed your veins. Tonight, the world seemed softer, its edges blurred, though your mind remained sharp, processing everything around you with clarity.
Gojo Satoru leaned lazily against the post, his white hair catching the glow like freshly fallen snow. Beside him, Nanami Kento stood with his frown deepened by the chill in the air.
“She’s late,” Gojo said in Japanese, glancing at his phone. His voice carried a teasing lilt, though his gaze lingered on the street, betraying his anticipation.
“She doesn’t strike me as someone who cancels plans without notice,” Nanami replied evenly, though his hands tightened slightly in his coat pockets.
Gojo smirked. “Oh? Nanamin’s been paying attention.”
“Don’t call me that.”
Before their banter could escalate, you turned the corner, your long coat swaying with your stride. Your hair, tousled by the breeze, framed a face softened by warmth and openness, an unusual sight for someone as composed as you.
Gojo’s eyes lit up as he nudged Nanami, practically bouncing on his feet. “Nanamin! It’s her! Pretty hoodie lady!” He exclaimed in English, pointing at you like a kid spotting their favorite toy in a store.
Nanami groaned audibly, pressing his palm to his face. “Could you not yell across the street like a lunatic?”
But Gojo wasn’t listening. He was already halfway to you, his enthusiasm cutting through the chill like a warm gust of wind.
“Hey! Pretty hoodie lady!” Gojo’s voice rang out.
“Gojo,” Nanami called after him as he followed. “Don’t run off—”
But you didn't hear and turned in the direction Nanami was coming from.
You suddenly collided with your nose smushing into something firm and expensive-smelling.
“Watch where you're going, you...”
“Careful there,” Nanami’s voice came, smooth and tinged with dry amusement.
Gojo skidded to a halt, his grin growing impossibly wider.
You took a step back, studying them with a raised brow. Recognition flickered as you met their gazes. “Oh, it’s you two.”
“You remember us!” Gojo exclaimed, his English broken but still managing to convey his excitement. However, it was better than the last time. Had he been practicing?! His voice carried a note of pride, as if he’d accomplished something monumental by being memorable.
“Oh, it’s mysterious hoodie lady,” Gojo added, adjusting his sunglasses.
“Fancy seeing you here,” Nanami said, his tone measured, though his eyes flicked over you briefly, assessing and ensuring you were unharmed.
“Gentlemen,” you replied, a small smile tugging at your lips. “Fancy bumping into me.” The alcohol humming through your veins lent a teasing edge to your voice. “But I’m not mad—unless you’re boring. Then we’ll have problems.”
Gojo tilted his head, squinting in confusion. “What she say?”
Nanami sighed, his patience thinning. “She’s challenging you not to be boring.”
“Ohhh!” Gojo’s grin widened, his excitement bubbling over. “I am never boring!”
Nanami questioned. “We didn’t mean to disturb you.”
“You’re not disturbing me,” you replied, your voice warm but measured. “Though, I didn’t expect to see you two again.”
Gojo grinned, his English fumbling but earnest. “We... walking! Saw you!”
Nanami raised an eyebrow, muttering under his breath, “Walking, my ass.”
You chuckled softly, your eyes briefly catching Nanami’s. Without the hood obstructing your vision, you saw warmth and intensity, like the first rays of sunlight breaking through winter’s chill. His gaze wrapped around you, offering solace in a chaotic world, igniting a warmth within you that spread like a soft glow. In that fleeting moment, it felt as if he had touched your soul, awakening a longing for something deeper, something beautifully profound.
Your gaze shifted to Gojo, his eyes peeking over dark sunglasses—a brilliant blue that seemed to hold entire galaxies within them. Time stood still, the world around you fading into a soft blur. You had never seen such eyes—vivid and alive, sparkling with mischief and depth, as if they could read the very essence of your soul. They were the kind of eyes poets raved about, capable of igniting a fire in your heart and weaving a spell
You quickly looked away from the radioactive orbs in the name of eyes he had; it seemed the alcohol was getting to you.
Nanami cleared his throat. “Can we walk you home? It’s late.” His tone even but laced with genuine concern
You nodded your head, your smile softening.
Unbeknownst to you, the men were nearly high-fiving behind you—at least they would have if Nanami weren’t busy trying to engrave your face into his memory. It had taken Gojo standing atop the tallest building to find you. They were supposed to leave the night they met you at the convention, but Yaga had yelled at them to come back every hour since. Yet, they still didn’t know your full name or anything else about you.
“He’s like a Samoyed in human form,” you mused aloud, tilting your head as you studied Gojo.
Gojo almost froze, blinking rapidly. “Samo... what?”
“A Samoyed,” you repeated, grinning. “You know, the big fluffy white dogs that are always happy and smiling?”
Gojo’s jaw dropped. “You think I’m fluffy?”
“Fluffy and cheerful,” you clarified.
Nanami snorted softly, but you turned to him before he could speak. “And you,” you said, gesturing toward him, “you’re... a grumpy Akita Inu. Specifically Hachikō.”
Gojo immediately burst into laughter, clutching his stomach. “Grumpy Akita! Nanamin, that’s so you!”
Nanami’s lips pressed into a thin line, his brows furrowing as he shot Gojo a sharp look. “Stop laughing.”
“But she’s right!” Gojo wheezed, wiping at his eyes behind his sunglasses. “You’re dependable and serious, waiting around like some tragic hero.” He spoke half the words in Japanese.
Nanami ignored him, his attention shifting to you instead, expression unreadable. “Hachikō, the dog known for its loyalty?”
You nodded, your tone softening. “Yeah. Always dependable, always waiting, even when people don’t deserve it. That being said, I wouldn’t wish Hachikō’s fate on you.”
For a moment, his expression flickered—something thoughtful, maybe even vulnerable, passing through his eyes before he nodded. “I see.”
Gojo, however, was still basking in the revelation. “Fluffy and adorable. That’s me!” he declared.
“Adorable is debatable,” Nanami muttered under his breath, earning another laugh from you.
Before Gojo could respond, you added, “Speaking of dogs, have you heard of Etah ?”
Both men’s curiosity piqued.
“Etah was the first dog to reach the South Pole,” you began. “She led Roald Amundsen’s expedition in 1911, surviving the harshest conditions imaginable. A Samoyed, of course—happy, dependable, and heroic. Out of 52 dogs on the expedition, only 12 survived tragically.”
Nanami was live translating for you and Gojo.
Gojo’s grin faltered, replaced by an expression of awe. “Wait, a dog did that? Like, first to the South Pole?”
You nodded, your gaze steady on him. “Exactly. She led the way, braved the cold, and ensured the expedition’s success. And after all that, she lived out her life as a cherished companion to royalty.”
Nanami’s brows rose slightly, his stoicism softening as he murmured, “A testament to loyalty and resilience.”
“Exactly,” you agreed, your excitement bubbling beneath the surface. “She’s a symbol of courage and adaptability. Like Hachikō, but with a touch of adventure.”
Gojo leaned closer, his sunglasses slipping down his nose. “So, you’re saying I’m like Etah? A heroic, adventurous dog with a happy ending?”
You smirked, tilting your head. “Sure, if you can brave the cold and not get distracted by every snowflake.”
Nanami’s lips twitched into the faintest smile. “I think you’d get lost in the snow, Gojo.”
“Hey!” Gojo shot back, his grin unwavering. “That’s what I’d have you for, Nanamin. My loyal Akita, leading the way.”
Nanami sighed heavily, but the faint flush creeping up his neck didn’t escape your notice.
“Of course you’d need him,” you teased, your tone light but cutting. “Not every hero dog gets to live out their life with royalty.”
Gojo’s grin turned thoughtful, a rare flicker of sincerity breaking through his usual bravado as he spoke in half English, half Japanese. “Well, if you’re the royalty, I’m in.”
Nanami muttered something under his breath, his gaze flickering to you for a moment longer than necessary. For all the absurdity of Gojo’s antics, he wasn’t entirely immune to the pull of your presence.
“So, you both are sorcerers?” You asked, walking ahead. You were curious about their techniques. Otherwise, you would have ignored them as Megumi had advised.
Both men froze for a moment. Then Nanami cleared his throat. “Ah, yes. It seems your friend told you about us.”
“All good things, I hope!” Gojo chimed in.
You glanced at him, amused. “Something like that. If it’s okay, could you explain your techniques to me?” You asked, still looking ahead, your expression serene.
Gojo leaned toward Nanami. “What’s she saying now?”
“She wants us to explain our techniques,” Nanami replied in Japanese, his voice deadpan.
Gojo blinked, clearly delighted. “Oh! You want to know my power?”
“Yes,” you said, your tone calm but your eyes sharp.
Both men noted your reluctance to discuss the man with the sea urchin hair, but Nanami was feeling unusually chatty, so he began explaining while Gojo confused you the entire time and interrupted every few seconds with exaggerated gestures and broken English, insisting that his “Infinity is best!”
As the conversation continued, you noticed how Gojo’s childlike enthusiasm and Nanami’s quiet attentiveness complemented each other. There was something grounding about their presence, something that made the world feel a little less chaotic.
“I’m starting to see why you two balance each other out,” you said, your lips twitching with amusement.
Nanami’s gaze flicked to you, a faint softness in his eyes. “Balance isn’t the word I’d use.”
Gojo, oblivious to the subtleties, beamed. “She thinks we team!”
Both men were observing your wit.
“She’s interesting,” Nanami said lowly to Gojo in Japanese, his tone understated but firm.
Gojo grinned, his gaze lingering on the back of your head a few steps ahead. “Interesting doesn’t even cover it.”
//
They hadn't planned for this. The warm glow of overhead lights reflected off the rain-slick streets outside, adding a cozy intimacy to the atmosphere. You, Nanami, and Gojo were tucked into a booth near the window, the warmth seeping into your hands as you warmed them on the small portable heater near the table.
Nanami sat across from you while Gojo had wedged himself into the seat beside you, his energy a contrast to the café ’s tranquil ambiance.
“You seem... relaxed tonight,” Nanami observed, his voice calm but tinged with curiosity. His gaze flicked briefly to your flushed cheeks before settling back on your eyes.
“I’m in a good mood,” you replied, the mischief in your tone evident as you leaned back against the booth. “A productive day, good company, and now, a surprise reunion.”
Gojo perked up, resting his chin on his hand as he leaned in closer. “You like surprises?”
“Depends on the surprise,” you replied, a small smirk tugging at your lips as you met his gaze. “This one isn’t bad.”
Nanami cleared his throat, steering the conversation. “You mentioned good company earlier. Were you out with friends?”
“My CHRO,” you said casually, taking a sip of your drink.
Gojo frowned, his brows knitting together. “CH... R... O?”
Nanami sighed, his tone weary but patient. “Chief Human Resources Officer.”
“Oh!” Gojo’s face lit up like he’d just solved a riddle. “Office talk!”
You chuckled softly, your smile enigmatic. “Something like that. But enough about me. What about you two? What brings you out tonight?”
Gojo tilted his head toward Nanami, grinning. “Fate!”
Nanami groaned under his breath. “Don’t mind him. We were... exploring the city.”
Your raised eyebrow and faint smile told them you weren’t convinced, but you let it slide.
The server approached, her eyes lingering on Nanami and Gojo a moment too long as asking them, ignoring you. “What can I get you all tonight?”
You grinned, too tipsy to notice the slight snub. “Surprise me.”
Gojo continued looking at your smile subtly—which wasn’t very subtle to Nanami—his voice rude. “Same for me.” The server’s pettyness had not escaped his six eyes.
Nanami ordered black coffee, his tone clipped as usual. He wasn’t trying to be rude; people often misinterpreted his demeanor as arrogance or indifference. Well, the indifference part was true.
You stared at him in mock disbelief. “Black coffee? At this hour? You’re the most boring person I’ve ever met.” You didn’t really mind; hell, you chugged black coffee by the gallon on work nights; you just wanted to see how he’d react to teasing.
Nanami arched an eyebrow, his lips curving ever so slightly. “And yet, here you are.”
Damn, he was smooth.
Your laugh rang out, light and melodic, catching Gojo’s attention. His grin softened as he glanced at Nanami, something unspoken passing between them.
//
After some time, the three of you stood near the counter. The waitress smiled and handed over the bill with a smile directed solely at Nanami and Gojo. You, however, were laser-focused on the receipt, your eyes narrowing as you reached into your coat pocket.
“I’ve got this,” you said firmly, already pulling out your wallet. It’s not like you didn’t let people pay for you. Paying for you was a privilege they hadn’t earned yet. Men had a way of starting to expect things after spending even a little money, and you had learned that the hard way.
“Absolutely not,” Nanami countered, already pulling out his own wallet. His tone was calm, but the sharpness in his eyes screamed ‘ chivalry or death .’
“Wait, wait, wait!” Gojo interjected, his sunglasses slipping as he reached into his coat. “I got this! Sugar mommy powers activated!”
You blinked at him, momentarily thrown. “Gojo, you can’t be a sugar mommy. You’re a sugar baby at best.”
Gojo gasped, clutching his chest as if you’d mortally wounded him. “I’m offended! I’m both!”
Before you could respond, Nanami stepped between you two, his wallet already open. “Enough. This isn’t up for debate. I’ll handle it.”
You weren’t having it. “You think I can’t pay?” You challenged, stepping closer to Nanami like you were about to square up.
Nanami blinked, caught off guard. “This isn’t about capability. It’s about manners.”
“Oh, hell no , Nanami,” you snapped, whipping out your American Express Centurion Card like a weapon. The black card gleamed under the café lights as you waved it in his face. “You think I can’t pay? Watch me!”
Gojo, delighted, leaned toward Nanami and whispered in Japanese, “She’s challenging your honor, man.”
Nanami shot him a glare before turning back to you. “It’s courtesy.”
A mischievous grin tugged at your lips. “Then courteously let me pay.”
Gojo, now leaning dramatically over the counter, held up his own card—a flashy platinum piece that looked like it had seen better days. “Mine’s shinier!”
“Shut up, Gojo!” Both you and Nanami barked simultaneously.
Nanami placed his card on the counter, only for you to slap it away with a quick flick of your wrist. “Denied!”
Gojo cackled, tossing his card onto the counter like it was a poker chip. “Bet you can’t top this!”
You scoffed, “Oh, you wanna play? I brought backups.” Pulling your wallet open wider, revealing the JP Morgan Reserve Card, the Dubai First Royale MasterCard, and the Coutts World Silk Card nestled inside.
Gojo’s jaw dropped, his English breaking. “You... you have... many shinies !”
Nanami’s eye twitched as he reached for his card again, but you weren’t having it. “Stay in your lane, Mr. Black Coffee!”
“Don’t push me,” Nanami warned.
“I’ll will,” you shot back, your grin unhinged.
Finally, Gojo stepped back, holding up his hands in mock surrender. “Okay, okay, you win,” he said, nodding toward your Centurion Card. “Black card... scary.”
You smirked, triumphant. “Damn right.”
Nanami glared at Gojo and asked him in Japanese, “Don’t you have that card too?”
Gojo rubbed the back of his head and answered, “I do, but I forgot it in Japan.”
Nanami, however, was far from relenting. “This isn’t over,” he muttered, placing his Rakuten Bank Super Premium Card on top of yours with the quiet determination of a man who had never lost a battle of principles.
“Nanami,” you said, leaning closer, your tone deceptively sweet, eyelashes fluttering up at him, like you were asking for a puppy and not his honour, “are you really going to do this?”
“Yes,” he deadpaned.
“Fine.” You whispered in his ear, slightly closer, with your villainous energy directed at the wrong man. “But I will win.”
If Nanami was a weaker man, his resolve would have cracked.
Gojo, watching the scene unfold with stars in his eyes, clapped his hands together and yelled in Japanese. “This is the best date ever.”
Nanami was too busy not to get a hard on in public to glare at Gojo.
The poor cashier, overwhelmed, finally chose your card just to end the madness. You released Nanami with a victorious grin; your card already swiped.
“I told you,” you said smugly, slipping your wallet back into your coat pocket. Then took out your pen to sign.
Nanami sighed heavily, pinching the bridge of his nose. “You’re impossible.”
You laughed. “Don’t worry, Nanami. Next time, you can fight me for it. Winner pays.”
Gojo whispered loudly in Japanese. “She’s rich, Nanamin! Like, sugar mommy rich!” All his dreams of finding a fractos mother were coming true even though he was already rich.
Nanami groaned, his chivalry bruised but intact, ears red.
Gojo ignored him, turning to you with a wide grin. “You... pay for my snacks forever?”
You tilted your head, amused. “Why? Can’t you afford them?”
Nanami, sensing an opportunity, leaned toward Gojo and said in Japanese, “She asked if you’d like to pay her back by taking her trash out.”
Gojo’s grin faltered. “Trash?” he echoed, confused.
You chuckled, sensing the exchange but choosing not to pry. “Don’t worry, Gojo. I won’t make you do anything you don’t want to.”
Gojo’s grin returned in full force. “I love you!”
Nanami was grateful Gojo didn’t know English for ‘I love you’ yet, or you’d get a restraining order.
As the transaction completed, the two men subtly—or not so subtly—took stock of your outfit to try and assess how rich you were in order to conclude what you did for a living.
“Shoes,” Nanami whispered to Gojo in Japanese.
“Designer,” Gojo answered after a glance.
“Coat?”
“Custom.” Gojo replied, then asked, “Watch?”
“Limited edition.”
Gojo’s eyes sparkled as you turned back. “You... very stylish!” he declared in his adorable English, giving you a thumbs-up.
You raised an eyebrow, clearly amused. “Thank you, Gojo. You’re very observant.”
Nanami sighed. “You’re enabling him.”
“I think it’s endearing,” you replied with a soft laugh, your gaze briefly meeting Nanami’s. “Besides, you two are fun. And rare.”
Gojo turned to Nanami, grinning. “She said we’re rare! Like Pokémon!”
Nanami muttered something under his breath, but his ears were bright red now.
As the three of you stepped back into the rain-kissed streets, Gojo bounded ahead, clearly pleased with the outcome of the evening, while Nanami lingered at your side, his mind still piecing together the puzzle of who you really were.
“You’re quite mysterious,” Nanami remarked finally, his voice low enough that Gojo couldn’t hear.
You smiled knowingly. “And you’re quite perceptive.”
Nanami’s lips twitched into the faintest smile as Gojo spun around, his arms outstretched. The conversation shifted as the three of you continued walking, your strides falling into an easy rhythm.
You briefly caught Nanami’s gaze before glancing up at the night sky. “It’s a nice night, isn’t it? You can even see a few stars despite the city lights.”
Nanami followed your gaze. “Surprising, given the light pollution.”
Gojo squinted at the sky, then at you. “They pretty like you.”
Nanami’s eyes widened.
You laughed; the sound light and melodic. “Not quite; you are the star.” You paused, thinking, then continued. “Like our sun—bright, strong, impossible to miss. You keep things alive, but you burn so intensely that it’s hard for people to get close enough to truly understand you.”
Gojo’s grin faltered, something unreadable flickering in his expression. “Sun... me?”
You nodded, turning to Nanami. “And you... you’re like a lighthouse. Constant, steady, always guiding. People only notice when they need you, but you’re always there, no matter what.”
Nanami stiffened, his stoicism betraying a hint of vulnerability. “You have a way with metaphors.”
You smiled, shrugging. “Maybe I’m drunk. Or maybe I’m just observant.”
Gojo perked up. “You ultraviolet rays.”
You looked at him, speechless.
Nanami smacked his head. “That’s rude.”
Gojo rubbed the back of his head and explained in Japanese, “What? It provides vitamin D synthesis, photosynthesis, and regulation of biological rhythms. She is smart and strong. Tell her in English.”
Nanami sighed and translated as you blushed, glancing at Gojo, who looked particularly proud of himself.
But Nanami wouldn’t back down easily. “I think you are like the North Star; you provide direction and clarity to those around you. Constant in the night sky, you are reliable. Most people might not notice you for your worth, but your influence is profound, much like how your contributions, though sometimes invisible, are vital and impactful.”
You hid your face in your collar, turning away as you walked, your blush deepening.
“So,” you asked, breaking the awkward silence after a beat, “what’s your favorite food?”
“He likes sandwiches, and I love sweets!” Gojo exclaimed immediately, his enthusiasm palpable.
You grinned. “Me too. In reasonable quantities.”
Nanami exhaled faintly. "Oh, thank God.”
You ignored his quip, focusing back on Gojo. “Do you like dark chocolate?”
Gojo nodded fervently. “Yes! With... strawberries!” Nanami hummed in agreement as well.
“Good taste,” you said approvingly. “But since you like sweets, I think you’d enjoy something from my country. It’s warm, soft, and melts in your mouth. Perfect for a night like this.”
Gojo’s eyes lit up. “I want! You make?”
Nanami tensed at Gojo’s words. “Please forgive him; he’s too enthusiastic.”
You tilted your head, studying Gojo while waving away Nanami's concerns with your hand. “Maybe. But first, lower your Infinity.” Then turned to Nanami and added, “And your ratio thing.”
Nanami’s brows shot up. “That’s a strange request.”
Gojo hesitated, glancing between you and Nanami. “Why?”
You shrugged, a teasing glint in your eyes. “Because I asked nicely.”
Gojo huffed, muttering something in Japanese that sounded suspiciously like “fine,” before lowering his Infinity.
Without warning, you lunged, fingers digging into his sides as you tickled him mercilessly. Halfway through, you felt his hard muscles—he looked built, like a well-defined wall.
“W-what?!” Gojo shrieked, laughter bubbling uncontrollably as he tried to fend you off. “Stop! Evil lady!”
You stepped back, smirking. “I wasn’t expecting you to agree so easily. You trusted me so adorably—I couldn’t resist. Consider this a free lession.” You laughed, then your tone softened. “But really, I wanted to touch your hand. I wanted to know how your skin feels.”
Gojo blinked, his laughter fading as his cheeks flush. Nanami was trying to hide his face.
You extended your hand to both men. “Come on. If you’re interested, I’ll make you that sweet. It’s worth the walk.”
Nanami sighed. “Are you sure? We don’t want to impose; it’s pretty late.”
You smiled and nodded.
Both men immediately offered their hands to you.
These two would go to war for you—just for your smile, no hesitation.
//
By the time you reached your place, the warmth of the alcohol had faded, leaving you pleasantly sleepy.
“You two are coming in,” you declared, unlocking the door.
Nanami frowned. “That’s not necessary—”
“It’s cold,” you interrupted, pushing the door open. “And I’m making sweets. Come in or stay out, your choice.”
Gojo practically dragged Nanami inside, kicking off his shoes with a grin.
The warmth of your penthouse greeted you as you led them inside, shedding your coat. The men had noticed the extreme security while entering your building, and your place looked expensive, leading them to deduce you were more than averagely wealthy.
“Make yourselves comfortable,” you said, heading toward the kitchen.
Gojo immediately flopped onto your couch, poking at the cushions, while Nanami stood awkwardly near the door, his posture still composed.
“Do you always invite strangers into your home?” Nanami asked, his tone laced with mild disapproval.
“Only the ones who lower their Infinity and that cutting thing for me,” you replied with a grin.
Nanami sighed but his lips twitched, hinting at a smile. “It’s called ratio blades.”
You nodded, washed your hands and began preparing the syrup and dough.
As you worked, Gojo wandered around your living room, poking at your figurines—most of them from your own company’s games—and photos. “Cats! So many cats!”
“I like cats,” you said simply, rolling the dough into perfect spheres.
Nanami joined Gojo, his gaze landing on a framed self-portrait you had taken a long time ago. “Did you take all these?”
You nodded. “Photography’s my thing. Cats are my favorite subjects.”
Their attention shifted to a large portrait of you and Megumi from an event. He stood stiffly looking at you while you smiled at the camera, his parents in the background. Gojo scowled at Toji’s face.
The smell of caramelized sugar filled the air as you carried a tray of warm, syrup-soaked sweets to the table, and Gojo immediately forgot about Toji.
"Careful, it’s hot,” you warned, placing the tray on the coffee table. The men took a seat on the couch opposite you.
Gojo’s eyes sparkled as he picked one up, blowing on it before taking his first bite. A soft hum of delight escaped him. “This is heaven. Marry me!” He exclaimed in Japanese.
Still Nanami choked, shooting Gojo a glare. He took his time with his dessert, his expression softening with each bite. “You weren’t exaggerating. This is excellent; he likes it too.”
You leaned back with one for yourself, watching them with a small smile as you chewed your own. “Glad you like it.”
The three of you sat in companionable silence, the warmth of the room and the dessert lulling you into a state of drowsy contentment.
Without much thought, you curled up on the couch across from them, yawning and closing your eyes, unintentionally dozing off with two strangers in your house.
“She’s like a cat,” Gojo murmured in Japanese, his voice softer than usual.
Nanami studied you. “A very drunk cat.”
“But she can hold her liquor.”
“Except for turning into a frat bro dying to fight people.” Nanami deadpaned, making Gojo chuckle.
They sat in silence for a while, the only sound being the soft hum of the heater as you completely dozed off.
Gojo broke the silence first, still speaking softly in Japanese. “Hey, Nanamin. Think she likes us?”
Nanami glanced at him. “Us?”
Gojo shrugged, his grin a little softer. “You know. Like... us us.”
Nanami sighed, running a hand through his hair. “I didn’t plan for this.”
“Neither did I,” Gojo admitted. “But... I don’t hate it.”
Nanami glanced at Gojo, then back at you. “Neither do I.”
“Let’s see where this goes,” Gojo said softly.
Nanami nodded, his usual frown easing.
Just then, your phone rang loudly, startling you awake. You apologized to the men, "Sorry, I dozed off. It’s been a long day.” They smiled, still shoving sweets into their mouths occasionally—well, mostly Gojo.
You fished your phone from your pocket, accidentally cutting the call. Rubbing your eyes, you opened it to find:
Gumi: I thought I told you to stay away from those two?!
Gumi: Why did you invite them to your place?!
Gumi: I’m coming over, and if I find them there, I’ll kill them!
Gumi: Why the fuck are you cutting my calls?!
Gumi: I swear I’m beheading them.
You immediately stood up, startled. “You need to go!”
The men looked at you, confused.
“I can’t explain! Just please go right now!” Panic surged through you, serious enough to pull you out of your drunken sleepy haze. They put the sweets down and got up to leave, but you yelled again, “Not from the front door!”
Nanami groaned as you practically pushed him and Gojo through the back door and slammed the door into their faces.
Just then they realized something.
They still didn't really know anything about you except that you were observant, made them sweets and would fight to pay for others.
//
The silence that followed after you slammed the back door was short-lived. You took a deep breath, your heart pounding, as you tried to regain your composure. The faint sound of the heater humming did little to ease the tension building in the room.
A knock on the front door shattered the calm. It wasn’t a polite knock—it was authoritative, demanding.
You sighed, muttering under your breath, “God help me...”
You barely had time to brace yourself before the door swung open with a force that sent it rebounding slightly on its hinges.
Megumi stood in the doorway, his tailored suit pristine, but his face was anything but composed. His piercing blue eyes scanned the room like a predator assessing its territory, his jaw clenched so tightly you swore you heard his teeth grinding.
His gaze landed on you first, narrowing as he took in the faint flush on your cheeks and the slightly disheveled state of your hair. “You’ve been drinking,” he said flatly, the accusation sharp.
His gaze swept the room like a hawk, narrowing when he spotted the faint remnants of the sweets you’d shared with Gojo and Nanami.
You crossed your arms, meeting his glare with a raised eyebrow. “Good evening to you too, Megumi.”
“Don’t start,” he snapped, stepping into your living room. The air seemed to chill slightly as he moved closer, his presence both imposing and familiar.
The faint scent of alcohol clearly irritated him further. “You smell like a distillery. And there are cursed energy signatures everywhere. They were here, weren’t they?”
Your stomach twisted as his words hung in the air. He wasn’t asking; he was stating a fact.
“I drank earlier, but not with them. And yes, they were here,” you admitted, leaning casually against the back of the couch. “And they left.”
Megumi’s eyes darkened, his frame tense as he stalked further into the room. His presence felt heavier than usual, the weight of his restrained fury palpable. “I told you to stay away from them,” he growled, his voice low and dangerous.
“You did,” you replied calmly, meeting his glare without flinching. “But I don’t recall signing a contract.”
His voice was quieter now but no less intense. “What were they doing here?”
“Eating sweets,” you replied simply as if his looming figure didn’t faze you.
Megumi’s jaw tightened. “You’re joking.”
“Not at all. They’re big fans of dessert,” you said with a faint smirk, your nonchalance clearly irritating him further.
“Do you have any idea who they are?” He demanded, his voice rising slightly.
“Two sorcerers who are surprisingly bad at hiding their curiosity,” you replied, your tone calm.
Megumi’s lips pressed into a thin line as his gaze swept the room. Without warning, he moved past you, scanning every corner with the precision of someone who missed nothing.
“Gumi,” you said, following him as he moved toward the kitchen. “They’re gone. I’m fine.”
He ignored you, his eyes scanning the area as if expecting to find Gojo or Nanami hiding behind the fridge.
When he turned back to you, his expression was a mix of frustration and something deeper—something protective. “You don’t understand what they’re capable of,” he said, his tone clipped. “You’re not a sorcerer. You can’t handle this.”
“I’m not helpless,” you countered, crossing your arms. “And I don’t need you babysitting me.”
His fists clenched at his sides, his shoulders taut with barely restrained anger. “You think this is about babysitting? You’re the only person I care about besides Mom,” he bit out, his voice cracking slightly. “Do you know how easy it would be for them to hurt you?”
“They’re not going to hurt me, Megumi,” you said, your voice softening.
He scoffed, his frustration spilling over. “You don’t know that. They’re sorcerers. They live in a world where people like you—people without cursed energy—are collateral damage.”
You stepped closer, your tone steady but firm. “And your father lived in a world where he killed innocent people, Megumi. Including that girl.”
The words hit like thunder, and for a moment, the room was silent. Megumi’s jaw tightened, his eyes flashing with a mix of pain and anger.
“That doesn’t mean that white-haired freak gets a free pass,” he said finally, his voice low.
“No, it doesn’t,” you agreed, your gaze unwavering. “But it also doesn’t mean you get to project your anger onto me.”
“They’re dangerous,” he hissed, taking another step forward. “Especially him.”
You tilted your head, your gaze steady. “Gojo? He seems harmless enough when he’s not shoving sweets into his mouth.”
Megumi’s fists clenched at his sides. “Harmless? He killed my father.”
You flinched at the reminder, guilt creeping into your chest.
Megumi’s hands flexed at his sides; he calmed down his breathing immediately, eyes softening. “You don’t get it,” he said, his voice rough. “I can’t lose you too.”
“You’re not going to lose me,” you said gently, placing a hand on his arm.
He stiffened at the contact, his gaze dropping to your hand before meeting your eyes. For a moment, his anger seemed to waver, replaced by something raw and vulnerable.
“I can’t protect you if you won’t listen to me,” he said, his tone quieter now but no less intense.
“You’ve always protected me, Gumi,” you said softly. “But I need you to trust me too.”
He let out a heavy sigh, running a hand through his hair. “You’re impossible.”
“And you’re overbearing,” you replied with a small smile.
After another tense moment, Megumi’s posture relaxed slightly. He looked around the room one last time, his eyes lingering on the remnants of the desserts you’d shared with Gojo and Nanami.
“They’re idiots,” he muttered.
You chuckled. “Agreed.”
“I’m increasing security around your building,” he said, his tone leaving no room for argument.
You rolled your eyes but didn’t protest. “Fine. But only if I still get to pet your shikigamis.”
His lips twitched, the faintest hint of a smile breaking through his frustration. “Deal.”
“Next time, call me first.”
“Noted.”
"Come, mom asked you to stay over for the weekend; let’s go.” He said, extending his arm with a faint twitch of a smile on his lips.
“Oh great. I haven’t seen her in a few weeks.” You followed him.
Before closing the door, Megumi looked directly at a particular window in your penthouse.
//
As you both left, the tension in the room finally eased.
From the shadows outside, Gojo and Nanami peeked around the corner, their expressions a mix of curiosity and disbelief.
“He’s scary,” Gojo whispered in Japanese.
“He knew we were here; he could have fought.” Nanami thought out loud.
Gojo then added sagely. “But also... she’s kind of hot?”
Nanami sighed.
“Do you think she’s single?” Gojo mused as Nanami dragged him away.
---
Many Years Ago
It was a warm afternoon, the kind where the sunlight filtered through the trees and painted the grass in dappled patterns. You sat on a park bench, your knees pulled to your chest as you tried to block out the world. The faint sound of children laughing reached your ears, but it felt distant, like it belonged to another reality.
“Hey.”
The voice was small, hesitant. You looked up to see a little boy with dark, spiky hair and eyes that seemed far too knowing for someone his age.
“You’re sitting here alone,” he said matter-of-factly, his head tilting slightly. “Why?”
You hesitated, unsure how to respond. “I just... like the quiet.”
The boy frowned, his brows knitting together. “You’re sad.”
Before you could deny it, another voice interrupted. “Megumi, don’t bother strangers.”
You looked up to see a tall man approaching, his broad shoulders and confident stride impossible to miss. His piercing eyes softened slightly when they landed on you.
“Sorry about him,” the man said, ruffling the boy’s hair. “He’s too nosy for his own good.”
“It’s okay,” you said quietly.
The man studied you for a moment, his gaze lingering on the bruises peeking out from beneath your sleeves. His expression darkened, but his tone remained calm. “Where are your parents?”
“They’re around,” you said quietly, looking away.
The boy—Megumi—plopped down on the bench beside you, completely unfazed. “You don’t like them, do you?”
“Megumi,” the man said warningly, but you shook your head.
“It’s fine,” you murmured. “He’s right. I don’t. They wanted a boy; I came out a girl.”
The man’s fists tightened hard enough that you heard a faint crack, then he crouched down, his gaze level with yours. “Listen, kid,” he said, his voice low but firm. “You don’t have to stay in places that hurt you. You know that, right?”
Your throat tightened, and you nodded, tears stinging your eyes.
From that day on, Toji Fushiguro became a constant in your life. He didn’t say much, but he showed up when it mattered—bringing food, letting you crash on his couch when things got too rough at home, and always making sure you knew you had someone in your corner.
Megumi tagged along wherever you went and was always watching out for you in his quiet, observant way. His sharp wit and occasional bursts of kindness became a source of unexpected comfort.
You felt a sense of belonging, a family forged through shared struggles and unspoken bonds. But when you learned of Toji’s death, the loss hit you hard. It was a wound that ran deep, leaving a lasting impact on Megumi, who never truly recovered from it.
And when you cut contact with your family after a particularly horrible night at eighteen, Megumi’s mom helped you get on your feet, offering support until you could stand on your own.
For a while, it felt like you’d found a family.
---
// Playlist
Before you left to get married
This was supposed to be a moment of excitement—a new chapter—but instead, it was tainted by the look in Megumi’s eyes.
The terminal was too bright, too sterile. Every sound—footsteps, muffled announcements, the scrape of luggage wheels—echoed like a dull ache in your head. You stood by the departure gate, clutching your boarding pass, trying to steady your breathing. You had said goodbye to Megumi’s mom, but Megumi had disappeared since the day you told him you’d accepted the proposal to get married to your husbands. He didn’t pick up calls, didn’t respond to texts, and wasn’t at his office or at home. You wanted to say goodbye before you left, make amends so that he visited you for both your and his life's major occasions, or without reasons. You didn’t go out of your way to hurt him, but you hated yourself for it. He was right to have expected something of you when all those years ago his father had been nothing but kind towards you.
Then the storm came.
“Leaving just like that?”
The voice froze you in place, laced with a hurt you hadn’t anticipated. Turning slowly, you met Megumi’s gaze. His 20-something frame was taller, broader like his father, than the boy you’d met all those years ago—a sharp-edged man you’d always known he’d become. He looked disheveled, as if he had been drinking; his coat and tie were absent, his sleeves rolled up, and a few top buttons of his shirt were undone. But his eyes... his eyes still held the same piercing clarity, now clouded with betrayal.
You swallowed hard. “Megumi—”
“Don’t.” His voice cut through the distance between you, and you flinched. “Don’t start with excuses.”
“I’m not making excuses,” you said softly. “I’m doing what I have to do.”
"What do you have to do?” He laughed bitterly, running a hand through his spiky hair. “You’re leaving everything—everyone—for them. You’re marrying the man who killed my father. And the other one, who just stood by and let it all happen.”
The words hit harder than you’d expected, slicing through the fragile composure you’d been clinging to. “That’s not fair,” you tried, your voice trembling. “You know it’s not that simple.” You stepped towards him.
“Then what is it like?” he snapped, stepping away. “Because from where I’m standing, it looks like you’ve chosen them over everything else. Over me. I thought you were better than this. I thought you cared about me.”
“You’re my best friend, Megumi. You always will be,” you insisted, your throat tightening. “I do care about you.”
“Do you? You are moving to a whole other country for them! Do you even know the language properly?” His voice cracked, and for a moment, he looked like the boy you’d met in the park all those years ago.
Tears welled in your eyes. “I’m not leaving you, Megumi.”
“Yes, you are.” His tone was flat now, his expression hardening like a wall slamming shut. “You’ve already made your choice, and it’s not me.”
“I’m not doing this to hurt you,” you said, your voice barely audible.
He scoffed, the hurt radiating off him in waves. “Doesn’t feel like it.” He sighed, looking away from you, and continued, “You’ve made your choice, and it’s not me. So, go ahead. Leave. But don’t expect me to be waiting when you come back. The next time I see you, it’ll be at your funeral.”
The words hit you like a punch to the gut. Tears pricked your eyes, but you forced yourself to stay composed. “I’m sorry you feel that way,” you said quietly. “But I hope one day you’ll be able to forgive me.”
He turned away sharply, his shoulders tense. “Don’t count on it.”
The words hung in the air, heavy and final. You opened your mouth to respond, but nothing came out. He strode away without a backward glance.
You stood there, the sounds of the terminal fading into a dull hum, your heart splintering under the weight of his parting words.
Nanami came to you and held you close while Gojo took care of the luggage.
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Present day
The sea stretched endlessly before you, the waves lapping softly against the shore under the dim light of a waning moon. You sat on the edge of the wooden dock, legs dangling over the side, your hands resting limply in your lap. The salt in the air clung to your skin, but you barely noticed. Your eyes, glassy and unfocused, stared at the horizon, seeing nothing but the fractured pieces of a life that had slipped through your fingers.
The memory of Megumi’s words cut through the silence, a cruel echo of a bond you thought unbreakable.
"The next time I see you, it’ll be at your funeral."
You swallowed hard, the phantom weight of those words pressing against your chest. You’d believed so fiercely that he’d understand one day at the time and shared history would bridge the chasm your choices had created.
But you were wrong. He was right.
Your fingers tightened into fists as the guilt churned inside you. He had tried to warn you and begged you to stay away from the men who had dismantled your life piece by piece. And yet, you had brushed him off, convinced of your own strength and autonomy. You had taken his trust, his family’s kindness, and burned it in the fires of your hubris.
When your HQ in Japan was nearly razed and your life reduced to ashes, it wasn’t the men who betrayed you that haunted your thoughts—it was Megumi. You had been too ashamed to call him yourself, delegating the task to an employee with shaking hands. Yet, despite everything, he had come through.
His company’s security solutions had locked down your global offices in a matter of hours, protecting millions of lives. He didn’t ask for thanks, didn’t even reach out to you directly. It was as though he’d swept in like a ghost, solving the problem before vanishing back into the shadows of your shared past.
And still, you couldn’t bring yourself to reach out. What could you say? That he’d been right all along? That you missed him? That the absence of his sarcastic remarks and overprotective nature felt like a gaping hole in your already fractured soul?
You wondered if he thought about you at all. Did he have friends now? Or had he become like you—an isolated workaholic, buried under the weight of responsibility and regret?
Behind you, Sukuna sat silently on the dock, leaning back on his palms. He hadn’t said much since dragging you here, content to let the waves and the stars speak for themselves. He was steady, an immovable force in your crumbling world.
Sukuna sighed, his fingers drumming against the wood. “Still thinking about them?”
Them. Your twins. The children you’d lost.
“They are still yours,” he had told you, the words a faint echo now, lost in the cavern of your grief. They didn’t heal you, but they lingered, a reminder that some part of you had existed in them, however fleetingly.
The nightmares came every night. You didn’t tell Sukuna, but you didn’t need to. He was always there when you woke up drenched in sweat. His strong arms would pull you close, his voice steady and grounding.
“They’re gone,” he would say, the words harsh but real. “They’re not coming back. I’ll kill them if they do.”
You never asked who he meant. You didn’t care.
The therapy sessions were supposed to help. Sukuna drove you to every appointment, his presence looming in the background like a silent guardian. He never asked you how they went, never pressed for details. He just waited, scrolling through his phone or staring out the window until you returned.
But the numbness refused to leave. It clung to you like a second skin. You hadn’t spoken to Sukuna in months, not really. Your words had dwindled into hollow gestures—a nod, a faint smile, a muttered “thanks.”
He never complained. He just stayed.
Now, sitting on the dock with the sea stretching endlessly before you, Sukuna shifted closer. His knee brushed yours, a subtle reminder of his presence.
“You ever gonna talk again?” He asked, his tone light but probing.
Your lips parted, but no words came. You couldn’t bring yourself to speak, to admit that you missed someone else’s presence just as much as his.
Megumi’s face flashed in your mind—his eyes, his cutting words, the way he always seemed to know what you needed before you did.
Sukuna’s gaze flicked to you, his eyes narrowing slightly. “Who’s on your mind?”
You turned your head slightly, meeting his gaze for the first time in hours. “No one,” you lied, your voice hoarse from disuse.
He didn’t push, but the slight tightening of his jaw told you he didn’t believe you.
The stars above reflected faintly in the dark water, their light distant and cold. You wondered if Megumi ever looked at the stars and thought of you, or if you were as distant to him now as they were to the earth.
A/N: And that’s the emotional rollercoaster for today, folks! 🎢 How did you guys feel about Megumi and the airport scene. Drop your votes, share your feels, and get ready for the next chapter—it’s gonna be sending y'all to therapy.
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रेल टिकट के साथ अवैध दलाल गिरफ्तार, 57 टिकट बरामद
गोंदिया : RPF ने टिकट दलाल के विरुद्ध धरपकड़ अभियान के दौरान आमगांव के एक ऑनलाईन सी.एस.सी. सेंटर के संचालक को दबोचा. जहां से 57 टिकट किमत 24,331. बरामद की गई. महानिरीक्षक सह प्रधान मुख्य सुरक्षा आयुक्त आर.पी.एफ. दपुमरे बिलासपुर ए. एन. सिन्हा व वरिष्ठ मंडल सुरक्षा आयुक्त रेसुब नागपुर पंकज चुघ के मार्गदर्शन में अपराध गुप्तचर शाखा गोंदिया के प्रभारी निरीक्षक अनिल पाटिल के नेतृत्व में उप निरीक्षक…
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Upper Crust
"Miss Nikos, I would assume you'd know how to wield a knife better."
Pyrrha was straight up not having a good time.
Learning Who the Arcs were was terrifying. Being in their house nearly made her heart stop.
Having Prismeya Arc, Mama Arc, the Mother of Malfortune, The Matri-Arc stand over her as she tried and failed to slice onions to caramelize them almost made her forget her own name.
"Although ... If all goes well you won't need to worry~ Jaune is quite the cook if you give him time to prepare~"
Pyrrha couldn't tell what was and wasn't a threat. She was shaking so bad she nearly cut herself with the knife three times over.
If she hadn't use the bathroom before this she likely would have peed herself.
And Prismeya simply sat there, watching. Judging. Calculating. Eyes half shut, a sharp smile other lips, swirling a rich, dark red wine in a beautiful glass.
Like a cat playing with a mouse, though Pyrrha would more liken it to a Lioness and the runt of a litter of mice.
One wrong move and her life would be over. Was the Prosthetic-Gun Rumor true? Or the Retractable Claw in place of her nails? DID SHE TRULY CONSUME THE SOULS OF THOSE SHE ENDED?
But Prismeya was simply ... Putting unneeded pressure on her. Pyrrha had wanted to kill Jaune at one point so ... Scare for a scare. Just a little bit of Schadenfreude.
The oven tim-
"AH!"
*Ahem*
The oven timer dinged, startling Pyrrha.
"Ah! The Pie is ready, I'll get that Dear~" Mama Arc lilted as she grabbed a set of Pot holders from a lovely wicker basket on a counter.
Then the Doorbe-
"AAAH!"
*A-HEM*
The Doorbell rang, startling Pyrrha greatly. Truly, there was little that could shoot her nerves any more than they already had been.
"Pyrrha, be dear and get the door~"
Mama Arc's sang out to the poor girl, who hopped straight into action and any reason to escape the kitchen. She raced to the foyer and threw the door open to reveal the new guest.
In the doorway stood a middle aged man, tired, red eyes piercing into her. His feathery salt-and-pepper hair stuck out in sloppy, odd ways, and a red cape hung off his back.
Pyrrha froze, her blood curdling in her veins.
No one made it alone in this life, and no one got to stab someone in the back without finding a knife in theirs at some point, I less you well and truly disappeared.
And the man before her was near godly at doing so.
If it weren't for the sound of her heartbeat skyrocketing in her ears, Pyrrha would've thought she was dreaming.
A hitman, a hunter, an intelligence broker, a heartbreaker, a bandit, a government officer, a cleaner, A Legend.
An Omen.
"Hey you " The smell of alcohol was strong on his breath. "Is Prismeya Arc home? I got some stuff to talk to her about."
Pyrrha hit the ground with a solid 'thunk.'
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Jaune replaced the ice-pack on Pyrrha's head, the poor girl running a fever. She conked out when Mr. Branwen had come over, leaving his sisters to finish dinner while Jaune handled his bodyguard.
The news played in the background, Jaune listening in on some very important information.
"This is Lisa Lavender being you the biggest news of the night! Jacques and Willow Schnee have both been arrested on the grounds of Ties to Organized crime, including Gang Violence, Drug Trafficking, and Faunus Trafficking. While there is strong evidence, a deeper investigation will take place. Their children are being moved to an undisclosed, safe location for the time being. We here at the Vale News Network will do our best to keep you Updated as the story develops and information comes to light."
@novankenn for archiving.
#mafia au#jaune arc#rwby#pyrrha nikos#arkos#prismeya arc#mama arc#qrow branwen#tw drug mention#tw trafficking mention#jacques schnee#willow schnee
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THE TORCH (Headlines from the end of the Hundred Year War, as collected by the Royal Museum and the Military Historical Society)
The Torch was a newspaper founded in year four of Fire Lord Azulon's reign and shut down in year 16 of Fire Lord Zuko's reign. It had two purposes: to act as a mouthpiece of the current regime and to provide sensationalist entertainment. Due to the oft-conflicting nature of these dual purposes, examining the Torch can provide insight into Fire Nation society during the War and the spread of information within it. The Torch was occasionally permitted to gently criticize the government, leading scholars to believe that its true purpose was to alleviate public tensions and moderate criticism of the War.
Barbarians Destroy Grand Fleet At North Pole: Unnatural Powers Used, Fire Lord Ozai Vows To Protect Nation
Obituary For Admiral Zhao: "Not well-liked or particularly competent, but still mourned by 5-12 people in the nation"
Air Nomad Terrorist Sighted In The Earth Kingdom: "Possibility of Earth terrorism in the homeland", Cautions Top Official
Air Nomad Terrorist 'Oung' Sighted In A Swamp: Possible Drug Use?
Air Nomad Terrorist Kidnaps The Daughter Of EK Noble Beifong Amidst Rising Cries To Submit To The Fire Nation- "Helpless and blind"
Giant Drill Launched, Destroyed In The EK - Expert: "Definitely the best way to spend the equivalent of three years' GDP. All hail Fire Lord Ozai."
War Minister Caught In "Peace Conspiracy": Fired (Note: A correction was later printed, clarifying that the minister was burned to death.)
VICTORY! Fire Nation Covert Forces Capture Ba Sing Se, Led By Princess Azula
Disgraced Prince Spotted In Tender Moments With EK Sweetheart - "A travesty"
JUSTICE! Air Nomad Terrorist Uang Killed
Prince Zuko And Princess Azula Return To The Homeland
Prince Zuko Confirmed As Crown Prince: "Now that his official mission to strike out at our enemies is complete, the Prince will resume his duties"
The Most Eligible Bachelor? Prince Zuko Is Still Without Bethrotal
Royal Etiquette Trainer Slams Top Bachelorette Princess Azula: "Time to find a suitable match"
Renowned War Hero Princess Azula Has No Plans To Marry, And That's Okay
Former Etiquette Trainer Imprisoned For Defaming The Royal Family
East Coast School Life Disturbed By Cave Dancing
Fire Nation Factory Relocated In A Planned Way Without Any Explosions, Officials Report: "There are no river spirits in the Fire Nation"
Vicious Teen Arrested For Scamming, Destroys Part Of Peaceful Town: "This is why truancy laws are necessary"
Prince Zuko, Princess Azula Spotted Relaxing At The Beach: Six Injured, Luxury Mansion Destroyed
Spooky! Old Woman Keeps People Prisoner Under A Mountain
Two Ministers Jailed For Spreading Lies: "Prince Zuko was never banished and to claim that he was is a crime", Says Palace Spokesperson
Airship Fleet Unveiled, Thwarts Barbarian Incursion
Traitorous Former Prince Zuko, Who Was Banished For Three Years, Abandons His Nation
Front Falls Off Of Airship: "Highly unusual, I'd like to make that point"
Concerns Raised Over Fire Nation Engineer Uniforms: "Revealing and chafes my nipples"
Are Ancient Civilizations Still Here? "No", Says Expert
Escape At Boiling Rock! Two Prisoners Freed, Two Traitors Captured: "Really, the result is a net zero, if you think about it" (Note: No corrections were issued, despite a factual error in the number of escaped prisoners.)
Decorated Veteran Harrassed By Teen Girl, Own Mother
Hilarious! Ember Island Players Debut New Comedy
Fire Lord Zuko Ascends The Throne, Promises Era Of Peace
6 Reasons Why Fire Lord Ozai Is The Most Successful Ruler In History
Sozin's Comet Approaches, Officials Caution Against Firebending In Public
Four Things You Need To Do During Sozin's Comet To Ensure Prosperity For Your Family
Phoenix King Ozai Launches Surprise "Final Strike"
Ozai Of The Fire Nation Held For Crimes Against Humanity
Avatar Aang Brokers Truce
Is Fire Lord Zuko Still Single? Speculations Erupt
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I love how the government are like we need to hunt down the Agency and anyone connected to them.
And yet Katai is only put on house arrest.
I get why, he’s not a member. But he was and he also continues to work with them.
Not to mention he has a close friendship with Kunikida. The dude they all recently accused of child murder. And than later almost got murdered, did they really think his best friend wouldn’t retaliate?
Katai’s no slouch either. Kunikida himself said he’s equipped to take on military cyber warefare. And well, the ones hunting down the Agency are the militaries most elite squad.
I know they’re successful at keeping him separated and powerless (until they aren’t.) But it probably would’ve been a better idea to arrest him.
It’s not like they wouldn’t have grounds to do so, Katai by profession is an information broker. Everything he does is in a legal grey area and we’ve seen him hack into places before.
Man forget Dazai, what’s Katai’s criminal record look like? Katai also is still doing this so it’s not even old news like the others.
Depending on how much they know about his ability, they may also know he needs to feel comfortable and at home.
So why not him away from his home. Keeping him in solitary confinement without access to even a phone seems. I guess they were just that confident that Katai wouldn’t be able to do anything.
But my boy is also one of the few people to outsmart Fyodor so put some respect on his name.
As much as I love Ranpo breaking him out like the others, imagine a Katai prison break scene. He’s so full of worry but his need to protect his friends wins out.
Katai tricks someone into bringing a phone into the area and without even needing to touch it, activates his ability. He’s in the system. He’s in control.
Katai steps over a fallen guard and into the control room. If he was going to help, he needed to figure out what was going on. Why his friends were being targeted, and why now?
He smiles, somewhat sadly. He’s not a detective, not anymore but he’ll do what he can. After all, he learned from the best.
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Nigerian Authorities Seize 2 Tons of Pangolin Scales and Arrest Key Broker in Major Wildlife Trafficking Bust https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/nigerian-authorities-seize-2-tons-of-pangolin-scales-and-arrest-key-broker-in-major-wildlife-trafficking-bust/
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by Bassam Tawil
Hamas and Egypt were quick to issue statements denouncing the capture of the Rafah border crossing, claiming that the move would "threaten" the lives of the Palestinians and hinder the entry of humanitarian and relief aid into the Gaza Strip.
The Egyptians and Hamas have good reason to be angry with the presence of the IDF at the Palestinian side of the Rafah border crossing. For several years, Palestinians who wanted to exit the Gaza Strip via the terminal have alleged that they had to bribe Hamas and officials. Hamas and Egypt are now afraid of losing the Palestinian milk-cow.
"It is our right to travel without bribes and without corruption. We are living under a [Hamas] dictatorship." Abu Amr was later arrested by Hamas security officers, who confiscated her mobile phone and ordered her to delete the Facebook post. — Noha Abu Amr, Palestinian journalist, 24.ae, January 24, 2024
[A] Palestinian man in the US [said] he paid $9,000 to get his wife and children on the list. On the day of travel, he was told his children's names were not listed and he would have to pay an extra $3,000. He said the brokers were "trying to trade in the blood of Gazans".
[T]he company [Hala Consulting and Tourism Services] owned by an influential Egyptian businessman and ally of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi] is estimated to have made a minimum of $118 million from desperate Palestinians trying to leave the Gaza Strip. "By the end of this year, if the April average continues, the company may earn well over half a billion dollars from the so-called VIP list of people Hala is transferring across the Gaza-Egypt border. " — Middle East Eye, May 1, 2024.
An international charity [that does not want to be named] with extensive experience in providing emergency aid in wars...is also being forced to pay $5,000 per truck to a company linked to Egypt's General Intelligence Service (GIS) to get aid into the Gaza Strip. — Middle East Eye, January 30, 2024.
The Palestinians actually owe Israel a huge debt of gratitude for finally driving Hamas out of the Palestinian side of the Rafah border crossing.
Egypt and Hamas are, it seems, indifferent to the pain endured by the Palestinians they are effectively imprisoning. All that matters to them is making more money off anyone desperate to leave the Gaza Strip.
#hamas#gaza#egypt#rafah#rafah crossing#bribes#corruption#hala consulting and tourism services#international charity
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So. This scene. A few things:
Love the way it's almost a parallel to Viren and Callum's dark magic dreams in terms of the spotlight effect and of course potential light/dark symbolism. And of course that score tugs right on the heartstrings
Rayla is a character who places a lot of emphasis on memory in her dialogue and action, partially because memory is the biggest source and antithesis of grief, something she's experienced a lot of in various ways (and often as the sole carrier of her family's grief). Her blades are all she has to remember Runaan and Ethari by (no pictures or other people who knew them as she did, unlike Callum, Ezran, and Soren with their loved ones) as she says in 4x08; she had to remember her parents throughout most of her childhood and now her other set of parents as well, as she spent 2+ years believing she'd never see any of them again; her vow to always remember and carry Callum with her in Dear Callum; and last but not least her "Just remember me, okay?" to him in 3x08 as a parting request, particularly reinforced since the Silvergrove literally erased her. Rayla is a character who greatly struggles to actually put down anything she carries with her, emotionally. So it's heartbreaking but unsurprising that memory is a focus here as well.
And then we get to the crux of it, which is just like all three of the parents that stand before her, Rayla has always put the world above her own needs and her own family, just as they put their missions and duty ultimately above her. It also nicely sets up the contrast between her and Callum in 5x04 as his response is the opposite to hers, as well as showing that Callum and Ezran are also her Family (and have been for quite some time). And I do also think that the memory of Rayla's parents here is what's helping guide her to her own conclusion to not spend any more time on the coins (and she does a very good job at masking her pain/grief about this season, much better than she had in previous seasons) because she knows, or believes, this is what they would do in her scenario. To prioritize the good of the world over their loved ones at the cost of great personal suffering. Speaking of costs...
The "at any cost" is a great motif callback to Rayla's repeated insistence on price paying ("But I'm ready to pay that price" in 1x06 / "But if I'll die, I'll just be paying the price they should've paid a long time ago" in 3x08) as well as her statement in 3x09:
Callum: We have one objective today: protect the Dragon Prince. Rayla: At any cost.
The fact it's about her literally coined parents is just a bonus, as well as the potential set up later of Rayla saying they have to stop Aaravos, at any cost, while holding an assassin's bow... (but that's for when the possession plotline comes back around I suppose).
Last but not least, the relative warmth of the vision sequence is taken away, as the apparition of her parents and their warm smiles fade, and Rayla is left alone holding the bow, but brokered by new resolve. And then immediately arrested seconds after she finishes crying. Poor girl can't catch a break
#tdp rayla#dragons liveblogs#mini meta#5x01#s5#analysis series#moon fam#rayla#analysis#tdp#the dragon prince#me watching her say: 'the world needs me' before she says 'callum and ezran need me' like yeah [sighs]
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