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Jujutsu Aiko-ka: Junpei during the Aikoka Arc

Be forewarned: LOOOOOOOOONG POST. Would have loved to put more than one readmore, but i can't for some reason, so please be patient when taking a peak.

Episode 1 - Enthusiast (愛好家 Aikō-ka)

Junpei and Atsuha properly meet after they enter an empty room, which served as an extracurricular club, where she uses her paper shikigami to clear out the dark aura enough to see him. Both her and an older Yuji Itadori get to talk to him, her noticing how emotional he is over seeing his old friend after so many years.

Junpei confesses that he's not sure for how long he has been there, if he was summoned or just stayed in the building, having only recovered his consciousness a few years ago. After reflecting on the info collected together, he realizes there are "two curses" in Satozakura High School, distracts the curse she's after with her ofudas, the "other curse" revealed to be half of Junpei's soul, the transfigured side, the splitting happening as the rumors and urban legends about him spread.

After reuniting both halves of his soul, Junpei admits he doesn't wish to curse anyone there, but isn't sure of what's keeping him on that plane in general. With that, Atsuha proposes a Binding Vow to allow him to leave the building and take him to Tokyo Jujutsu High, Yuji also inviting Atsuha to be his student there, impressed by her ability and proper knowledge.

Episode 2 - Act and Lie (演技と嘘 Engi to uso)

After settling in the Hidden Room, for the first weeks living with her, Junpei notices lots of flaws in Atsuha, such as her social anxiety and struggles with Japanese language and costumes. At one point, when he learns that she graduated as an actress and came to Japan only about a year ago, he accuses her of wasting time and lying, this last statement visibly hurting Atsuha.

After she leaves earlier the next day, Junpei talks to Yuji about what happened, and Yuji explains that during her entrance exam, Atsuha made her intentions clear, and that she truly believes she can help Junpei, and in fact, is not afraid of death or loss; not that she doesn't fear it, but she lived it and accepted it enough to not be shaken by it, something that could only be possible "by someone who's already been broken before".

After the exam, she comments about Junpei's story, and that she wants to make sure the time they have together is at least a bit happier than his last year of life was, for "he has suffered enough". This makes Junpei realize that she had nothing but good intentions all along, this driving him to tears; however, the tears are revealed to be Atsuha's, her keeping of her feelings deep within manifesting onto him as a consequence of the vow.

After she returns from her outing, having rescued a blind girl from some delinquents, she tries keeping a distance, seemingly accepting that he's not interested in more than being freed as soon as possible, but he bows down apologizing, admitting that 'he lied to himself more than he accused her of'; he admits that he blames only himself for his death, his indifference and inner hatred being the reason he even met Mahito, and that he couldn't face his mom in the afterlife 'being the same Junpei', and properly asks for her help, calling her "Atsuha-nee-chan".

With this, Atsuha lets her sadness out, and even between tears, promises in her mind that she'll help him no matter what. They hug it out in tears, and as he mentally promises he won't ever make her cry again, one of the cigarette scars under his hair vanishes.

Episode 3 - Changes (変化 Henka)

Junpei dreams of an island similar to the one in the Cast Away movie, only all surrounded in shades of black and white and horror merchandise, and a very dark smoke surrounding the place, all concentrating in a monstrous alligator-life form.

Earlier that day, Junpei and Atsuha get informed by Yuji of the changes in jujutsu society since the events in 2018, while meeting the current school team and the trainings and classes they'll possibly have, Junpei having been accepted as a student, and even receiving an homage when Yuji present the "Yoshino Film Club" which can be visited as an extracurricular activity.

Junpei gets acquainted with Yuta Okkotsu, who explains that his condition as a cursed soul isn't outright rare, but quite uncommon. He also shows a certain amount of concern about Atsuha, especially about her being so emotional, to the point he believes a hardcore prank might make her cry, his point made due to a certain memory of a college prank she has. Both him and Atsuha also show fear when meeting Maki, but thankfully Yuta acts as a mediator explaining their vow's condition and Atsuha's diagnosis. Junpei also sticks around to hear about Atsuha's more detailed first meeting with the sorcerer that introduced her to Jujutsu.

After Atsuha demonstrates her excitement over starting her classes and missions, even if she's not properly graded yet, Junpei admits that he feels welcomed here as he hasn't felt in years, and once more promises he won't rush her anymore, that they'll find a way to break is curse together. She tries offering him some sweets, but he refuses to eat, arguing that as a ghost things would just cross his body and not even land in a stomach.

Back to the dream, Junpei reaches out to the alligator form in the island, saying it's okay now, the dark smoke dissipating and revealing a small transfigured alligator form, who climbs into his lap and accepts his caress, making peace with both sides of his soul; color start appearing around the island, revealing it mostly to be part of a gigantic dome set, with the water around the place low as if in a pool and the look-alike mountain and forest center revealing itself as a strange, unidentifiable structure.

However, a glimpse of Mahito's presence makes him wake up, Atsuha having felt the same panic even though not understanding properly.

Episode 4 - Resentment (憤りIkidōri)

Junpei explains the situation to Yuji and is sure that Mahito's back somehow, recognizing that presence and feeling of terror from the moment he died. Yuji assures him he'll find and kill this new Mahito somehow, but for the moment, he informs both him and Atsuha of their first mission's location. During their drive there, Junpei mentally points out Atsuha's blossoming feelings for Ijichi, promising to not tell him.

While helping contain the infestation of Fly Heads in a building, Junpei recognizes his former bully Shota Ito walking out of there, and is clearly still mad at him, but contains himself, because he obviously can't see him. Later, as they follow the last Fly Heads they end up seeing Ito arguing with his girlfriend about not being able to get a job and she even threatens to leave him if things keep up like this. After she leaves for work herself, while Atsuha apprehends the Fly Heads, Junpei sees Ito crying himself out, yelling his name and begging for forgiveness and to "spare his girlfriend"; this leaves Junpei conflicted.

When they're leaving, Junpei admits his guilt about the situation, having burned Ito's arm back then, not considering the after effects of his survival; he still resents him for all that happened, but he never wanted or imagined things would end up like this. However, the familiar feeling of Mahito's presence calls his attention, and he tells Atsuha to call Yuji.

Yuji meets them nearby the Ito household, and at first is reluctant to let them join him on investigating if Mahito really come back (mostly Atsuha), pointing out how the system's readjustment worked so no more undergraded sorcerers would die, but with Atsuha's will and determination to go with it anyway, and Junpei pointing out that he of all people understands what Mahito is capable of, he concedes, though he advise them to keep their rescuing priority in mind at the moment.

After reaching the hospital and dropping the Veil, the three of them get separated as the halls seemingly distort; Junpei is left alone to ponder about the recent events, and how despite his acceptance of his transfigured side, he still fears the possibility of transforming into that form and not coming back.

As the familiar threatening feeling returns, Junpei reaches the hall where the room with Ito's girlfriend is, and sees Yahito for the first time, playing around with some medical tools, and gloating about being related to Mahito, as well as teasing Junpei about being 'his big brother's toy'. Atsuha and Yuji reach him just as Yahito plans to take Ito's girlfriend with him, and "turn her into a new toy"; Junpei gives in with a sudden punch to Yahito's extending, tentacle-forming arm, transforming into his transfigured form and telling the curse to stay away.

Episode 5 - Shape of Soul (魂の形 Tamashī no katachi)

After Junpei transforms and bites off Yahito's arm, both Atsuha and Yuji feel tense over the situation; this doesn't last long however as he shows he's still conscious and in fact, doesn't feel so different, to Yuji's tearful relief and Atsuha's emotional praise, and also to their comical delight, as Junpei complains about how the curse's arm tastes horrible and asks Yuji how he was even capable of eating such things. Upset about being ignored and attempting to regenerate his arm, Yahito demands their attention again, only to be faced by Yuji's familiar yet terrifying aura.

While Yuji takes over the situation, frightening Yahito enough for him to throw the medical supplies and then dash through the hall, Junpei and Atsuha enter the room where Ito's girlfriend is, and also find another person inside: a pregnant, yet very sick woman. Junpei, besides struggling with the disproportionate situation of his body, offers a ride on his back so he can carry the three women out through the emergency stairs, something both Atsuha and him hesitate about for a moment, but don't feel "wrong" about it when doing it; both meet Ijichi outside, him obviously getting startled at the sight of Junpei's transfigured form.

The battle between Yahito and Yuji eventually breaks out of the building, and Junpei butts into the battle elongating his arm to punch the curse's arm weapon away. With that, Junpei acknowledges he felt something change after biting Yahito's arm off; despite spitting it out, he did consume some of it. Hearing Junpei's pondering, Atsuha hypothesizes that he might be able to access something of Idle Transfiguration through this consumption.

Yuji wants to protest about Junpei getting in the middle of it, but he cannot argue that this is his fight as well. As they both fight Yahito, Junpei tests Atsuha's theory on himself, being able to his elongated arms and even somewhat remodel his body proportions to dodge or contain attacks, and to generally feel more comfortable in his transfigured form. However, despite these abilities helping a lot in the beatdown, at a certain point, Junpei suddenly feels exhausted, returning to his human form and struggling to remain awake, until Atsuha runs to his side, assuring Yuji will take care of everything now.

After Yahito starts throwing a tantrum, to the shock of Atsuha and Yuji, calling out for his "onee-chan" and later disappearing after a new presence is felt by the two sorcerers, Junpei wakes up, having laid down on Atsuha's shoulder during the ride back. Both the pregnant woman and Ito's girlfriend end up safe in the end, Junpei feeling relieved about it, visiting the Ito household one last time, and seeing the couple make up, as well as Shota realizing his arm's articulations are improving. As they leave in the car, Atsuha notices something disappearing on Junpei's forehead, before it suddenly stops.

Episode 6 - Reunion (再会 Saikai)

Yuji informs Atsuha and Junpei of a reunion being set for that day to discuss Yahito's appearance, and if there were other sightings of familiar curses. As they talk, Aoi Todo appears with Miwa's siblings as his students, and asks Atsuha and Junpei about "their type of woman/man". Junpei is taken aback by the simple prospect and also by Atsuha actually answering that she likes men with sexy voices and muscular women. Taking Yuji's advice and also a cue of his preference, Junpei makes up his mind, calling it a perfect combo of height, acting experience and perfect curves, boobs and butt: Pamela Anderson. Both answers earn Todo's respect.

Later on, before Yuji leaves for the reunion, Atsuha and Junpei are put to the movie training he took, but do it in turns since there is only one Tsukamoto. Junpei is impressed about Atsuha's focus, and also nostalgic over the simple act of watching a movie; she repeats her 'promise' of taking him to the movies for real sometime. Making use of this turn opportunity, with one of them watching a movie with the Cursed Corpse while the other spy on the reunion, both Atsuha and Junpei take in the stories each sorcerer tell, with their current whereabouts and some hints of what sounds like a "turf war" between minor curses; the reunion attempt however becomes more of a friend meeting, and the duo is discovered sneaking by the door and are invited to join the reunion, commenting about their meeting with Yahito (and about Atsuha's superb drawing skills).

After everyone leaves or tucks in for the night, Yuji admits to both Atsuha and Junpei that he gave them his training because he doesn't know which training to give them, being far from an experienced teacher, despite Atsuha's enthusiastic admiration. Junpei understands his concern, but reassures him with one thing Yuji said at the reunion: unlike him, his students 'have time' to learn. Yuji asks Junpei if he'd like to finally visit the morgue, to which he agrees and places a paper shikigami on his head, while Atsuha runs back to the room to 'take her turn'.

Episode 7 - Sweet Poison (甘い毒 Amai doku)

Early in the morning, Junpei hears Atsuha's panicked screams and after making his way towards the screaming's location, sees her carrying a poisoned Kiyotaka Ijichi up the stairs of Jujutsu High. Later, he leaves alongside Yuji when Ijichi's taken to the medical bay, although Atsuha stays behind.

Both Junpei and Yuji are aware of Atsuha's growing crush on him, and he makes the case that despite "not fitting the types", she admires him for his hard working, knowledge, patience, reliability, and being a very nice person, this last one being probably the main reason admiration turned to crush.

Later, when Ijichi recovers, even with a lowly sore arm, he drives both Junpei and Yuji to the location where he was poisoned, Atsuha staying behind with him to drop the Veil and possibly talk. While they explore the distorted location, soon they get trapped within the seemingly infinite maze, having to battle what looks like a transfigured human.

Episode 8 - Heritage (遺産 Isan)

Junpei and Yuji crash Harui and Atsuha's encounter, both defeating their enemy and bursting through the nearest wall; Junpei is also surprised to see his shikigami Moon Dregs again, or at least, one from the same lineage. While she escapes with Ijichi, Junpei uses his transfiguring ability to help beat down Harui and interrogate him, though both of them are unsuccessful.

They'd reunite soon with Ijichi and Atsuha, both informing of the third party involved in the latest missions, though not sure of it being a curse user or a curse itself, and her threat of "invading the turf war". Later, back on Tokyo Jujutsu High, Atsuha properly introduces the new Moon Dregs, which she names Suki, for Junpei's confusion. Afterwards, Junpei leaves Atsuha and Ijichi alone to talk.

Episode 9 - Planning (計画 Keikaku)

Some weeks later, while the Tokyo sorcerers are discussing what matter to take now that the "cursed turf war" has been discovered, Junpei and Kusakabe eventually join the reunion and even witness Ijichi's argued point "with an unusual determination". After the reunion, Junpei is presented with an opportunity, gaining a Cursed Corpse to inhabit, composed of a wooden, articulated mannequin (akin to Mechamaru) with felting skin (3 layers of felting, to be precise). After some orientation, Junpei manages to inhabit both cores of it, the second one taken by his transfigured half, dubbed Wilson (to everyone's confusion and Yuji's delight).

With this corpse, Junpei is able to properly eat, finally tasting the food Atsuha offers him, this time his favorite plate, crab omelette on rice; he tears up a bit, having believed before that he'd never be able to taste something good ever again.

Episode 10 - Purgatorium (煉獄 Rengoku)

The next day after receiving his Cursed Corpse, Junpei puts on his new Jujutsu High uniform and ties back his bangs in a ponytail, exposing his scars, being able to do it all with this new body. Atsuha and Yuji approve of this new look, and he points out "he has nothing else to hide". Later on, they're taken with Yuji to Kanagawa, specifically to Kawasaki, where Junpei lived before; then, he's pleasantly surprised when seeing they're in front of Kinema Cinema, and Atsuha reveals Yuji having a day off and their plan to make that day very special to him, starting with her fulfilling her part of their vow, her promise to him.

Junpei is seen by the ticket seller thanks to the Cursed Corpse, but to non-sorcerers, he looks like someone wearing a character suit. As they watch the newest Human Earthworm, he reflects over why such a choice of their part, and also notices that the Cursed Corpse has a somewhat natural blocking to their usual telepathic situation as he tries finding it out. After the movie, with the whole day ahead of them, Atsuha asks Junpei where he wishes to go, him feeling uneasy about it, not really being "an expert on his own hometown".

They visit the Doraemon Museum, and Junpei comments with Yuji how during his time trapped in Satozakura, his memories were mostly blurry except for the bad and death-related ones. He acknowledges how Atsuha is working hard as a sorcerer and to be a good sister to him, and is thankful for everything she and everyone in Tokyo Jujutsu High are doing, but also fears he can't recover these parts he forgot.

As they're leaving, Todo meets them and takes Yuji's place, while he leaves for his "unwarned compromise". Junpei notices Atsuha's discomfort with the sudden change, but Todo assures them their day can go on as planned, and he'll go along with them.

When they're at the Ikuta Ryokuchi Rose Garden, motivated by a blurry memory, they talk over his past months at Tokyo Jujutsu High, and Todo even suggest that Junpei might be crushing on Atsuha, which he denies at first, but admits that he had considered this, but it wasn't the kind of love he thought; in fact, Junpei doubts he ever understood or pursued this sort of love in life, although he DID reconsidered his feelings for "someone else".

When Todo suggest they go to Yomiuri Park so they all have fun, Junpei worries about the distance, and admits there is one place he wants to see, but isn't sure if it's even available: his house. Once arriving at the location, Atsuha reassures him that whatever happens, she'll have his back; turns out the place remained for rent since the incident, only a bit of furniture left, but none of the things Junpei and his mom had are found until he reaches her room, finding the sealed boxes. As he looks over the content and finds a picture of him and his parents, he starts to hesitate and Atsuha asks if he wants to be left alone, which he denies, explaining that he was trying to and succeeded in recovering memories: he tells about his father, who instilled on him his love for movies, but one day died during working hours, Junpei having to be the man of the house and look after his mom, her having hooked up with some men without much compromise and falling into her unhealthy habits over and over. Despite the sadness of these memories, Junpei feels happy as well for crying over this, having feared he'd forget everything forever. As she comforts him, Atsuha notices another of his scars disappearing.

At Yomiuri Park, the trio is by SHATEKI, and while Todo talks to Yuji on the phone, Atsuha is happy to see Junpei smiling and having fun, something she admitted wanting to see the whole day; he points out that the whole day was fun in her company. She then tells him her theory about his curse, informing that after visiting his house, one of his scars disappeared, and a few others did as well; she makes an allegory to Dante Aligheri's Purgatorio, where the protagonist has seven marks representing the sins and as he climbs Mt. Etna, the angels removed his marks, purging him of his sins so he can enter Paradise and meet Beatrice. Following her allegory, Junpei admits feeling a bit lighter and the situations, as if something was "fixed" inside of him; though they don't reach a conclusion on the denominator of the scar cleansing, they do agree that once they're all gone, he'll be freed from his curse.

Once back at Tokyo Jujutsu High, Junpei looks at the pictures and the old photo album he took with him from his old house, and despite the obvious answer he might receive, he asks Atsuha if even after he's gone for real, she'll remember him, to which she assures she will, and adds how far they've come, praying that his mother knows how well he's doing, as gullible as it sounds. Later, as he leaves aside his Cursed Corpse for the day, Junpei sleeps alongside Atsuha on her futon, appreciating "all the comfort she gave him so far".

Episode 11 - Riskiness (危険性 Kiken-sei)

Junpei observes Ijichi and Atsuha analyzing her Chronicles of the Enthusiast notes, and remembers when Atsuha managed to prevent Suki's poisoning by simply asking, making it safe for the shikigami to hug anyone; he feels a bit embarrassed for not knowing this could even be possible, and recalling the only times he used Moon Dregs, and how he never considered other possibilities. He also celebrates with Atsuha when she gets the news of becoming a grade 3 sorcerer, both concluding it being thanks to Todo, since their sensei couldn't recommend their own students.

Later, both of them are escorted to their next mission, Atsuha pondering about the corrections on her notes and Junpei thinking about the previous missions and the current outcome of the "cursed turf war investigation", no one knowing yet who is the third person or curse involved in it. Once they arrive, it's shown to be a kindergarten building, not a common place for curses to appear, unlike high school buildings. They're soon joined by Yuta, Maki and Yuji, their mission being to locate a group of children trapped within the building; however, as they're getting in, Ijichi is thrown into the building before dropping the Curtain, someone else conjuring it in his place.

Unable to leave the "trap", they proceed into the building together, Atsuha recognizing the laughter of Yahito coming from somewhere; following its sound, the team splitting during this, she meets a transfigured body and Junpei witnesses her shock, as she analyzes her behavior and repeated mentions of "the children", concluding it's a teacher. As Yuji advises her to not kill her, ready to take on the duty himself, both him and Junpei witness her comforting the dying teacher and putting her to sleep with an ofuda, praying for her finding a more fortunate route in her next life. As they keep going once Yuji executes her, Junpei ponders about his death again, coming to accept the real lack of reason behind it, and as he attempts to apologize once more, Yuji halts him, saying he's gone but never forgotten, and that he treasures the few but good moments they had, and the ones they made and will make staying at Jujutsu High; he also uses the words Nanami said after Junpei's death.

They reach the classroom, the children cornered and terrified at Yahito's "game", him turning their dolls into distorted monsters with his fingers inserted into them. Seeing he's grown stronger since last time, the sorcerers start fighting and trying to find a way to get the children out of there. Junpei uses his own transfiguration to control one of the minions and provides a way to escape, while also removing Yahito's finger from it; the curse then engages in a "disassembling battle" with him, while the kids run and are told to not look back.

The others arrive when Junpei's Cursed Corpse has only its head and trunk left, all his wooden members replaced with transfigured ones. However, when Yahito punches his chest and touches one of his cores, he's taken by that feeling of horror and panic, seeing that he's almost reaching the level of power his "brother" had, but being rescued by Atsuha, who shoots an ofuda at the curse's arm, exploding it. However, in a moment of distraction, when she puts herself in front of Junpei as he calms down, the split arm reaches for her leg and Yahito proclaims he got her, using Idle Transfiguration.

Episode 12 - Child's Play (児戯 Jigi)

As he realizes Atsuha is still okay, not being transfigured despite Yahito's attempts, Junpei bursts out laughing, followed by Atsuha and even Ijichi, who covers his mouth and snickers, all of it leaving the other sorcerers shocked and confused. After confusing an already frustrated Yahito, Atsuha finally thanks the curse, for proving her theory right in the end: thanks to her vow-bonding with Junpei, her soul is protected from the effects of Idle Transfiguration, him already being a transfigured soul and having access to the technique himself in a smaller scale. With that, she steps repeatedly on Yahito's arm and kicks it to Junpei, who bites it with his crocodile-like jaws, not minding the awful taste for the moment since they have the advantage.

An enraged Yahito then starts evoking his incomplete Domain Expansion (encouraged by visions of his "brother"), Yuji pushing Junpei away from it, his Cursed Corpse being left behind, telling him to use this power boost to get everyone out, pointing out there's still one child left in the building. Before Junpei leaves the duo behind with Ijichi, he sees him asking Atsuha out, shocked by the bad timing of the situation.

Junpei and Ijichi do find the missing child, but are shocked to find her heavily poisoned by Harui, the curse fighting Yuta and Maki at the moment. Junpei is desperate and angry at all the curses did, but as he reflects on how Atsuha dealt with the transfigured teacher, he succeeds in using Reverse Cursed Technique, to Ijichi's surprise, saving the little girl's life. As Junpei starts fainting, he's asked how he succeeded, toxin healing being something that demands a higher level of the technique, Junpei pointing that his own technique and shikigami revolved around poison and once more recalling "he's already dead".

Later, as everyone reunites outside, the children surrounding the sorcerers and thanking them, a man calls for a child named Kiyoko, despite Ijichi's insistence for him to remain with the crowd. The rescued girl identifies her father and runs towards him, Junpei recognizing him as his old teacher Sotomura. Yuji recognizes him as well and is impressed to learn that Junpei saved the girl from dying; as he joins them, Ijichi suggests that Junpei should have special training with Shoko, to perfect his Reverse Cursed Technique; far from there, Yahito protests that he could've won their bet and Harui is livid with his immaturity. However, they're all joined by the third member, who cradles the severed crying Yahito and declares the sorcerers as a part of their turf war now.

Later on, Junpei is seen with his Cursed Corpse repaired and observes from afar with Yuji Ijichi and Atsuha's first date.

OVA - Atsuichi (敦花ちゃんと伊地知さん Atsuha-chan to Ijichi-san)

Some weeks before the reunion about the "cursed turf war", Junpei witnesses Atsuha having a major conflict with Kusakabe, who inadvertently caused a very awkward situation between her and Ijichi, where he appeared drunk in her room late one night, and said that according to Kusakabe, if they did date 'she'd get tired of him soon', believing 'someone like her could find better than a loser like him'. The next day, after Ijichi apologizes for the situation and Atsuha tends to his hangover (this being a day off for him), Junpei recognizes this pattern from his mother's unhealthy habits, and is a bit relieved that Atsuha doesn't blame Ijichi for that situation; however, he fears what she might do against Kusakabe, after finding out he was the cause.

Atsuha uses a teasing method taken from Monogatari, making puns with Kusakabe's name but not outright facing him on; eventually, after a week of this situation, Junpei and Yuji intervene, advising her to not make an 'enemy' out of him. Later on, during a break near the beverage machines, Kusakabe and her make peace, him admitting being wrong for suggesting such things even if drunk, and that he felt a bit jealous of her crushing so hard on him. Ijichi, watching everything from afar, recalls his words to Atsuha during Yuji and Junpei's attempt to stop her, thanking her for her good intentions, but pointing out it's not worth getting mad at 'her future teacher'.

Later on, back to the week after the kindergarten rescue, Ijichi looks to Junpei for advice, having asked Atsuha out during the mission. He makes him aware of Atsuha being just as nervous, having researched non-stop about dating in Japan and the proper etiquettes in case they go eating, fearing she might mess up in front of him; she might feel safe being herself among the sorcerers, but she's very inexperienced when it comes to dating, and even more with knowing what she can and cannot do as a foreigner. Understanding they have more in common than presumed, Ijichi reflects on a certain day when she helped him capture a Fly Head, and commented it looked cute, giving him the idea of a perfect present for her.

During the process of making (or try to, at least) this present, Junpei explains to Ijichi and reflects about Atsuha and some of her habits and struggles as an autistic person, also expressing how despite jujutsu sorcerers not being considered as such, he sees her and Yuji as his "heroes". He remembers the night after Yuji's attempted reunion with other sorcerers; Yuji and him visited the morgue, and he pointed him the place where his transfigured corpse laid previously, and as they were leaving, Junpei confessed his feelings, "something he reflected upon and despite not being sure of it, would regret it for eternity if not told at that moment"; obviously, Yuji ended up thanking but rejecting him, both talking it over during it, mentioning the reasons why it wouldn't work between them, and both tearing up and hugging as well. Yuji comments that back in those days, he also felt he couldn't accept these sort of feelings due to being a vessel, but even if they couldn't be together then, be it as a couple or just friends, he feels happy they can be now, and feels happier that he could live to see him again and also be his teacher.

After they finish the present, a plush Fly Head, both Ijichi and Junpei conclude it'd be better to ask for the help of someone proficient with a needle, even if Atsuha liked it. On the day of the date, Ijichi gifts it to Atsuha, this being a more perfected plush, and Junpei looks from afar, Yuji waiting for the couple to leave before telling him they're not intervening, but will make sure nothing goes wrong for them.

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