Chapter 22
It was humiliating.
Yuuji has been trying to act normal again, well… as normal as he can be. But being so small and unable to speak for himself, it's become far more difficult to do. Worst still, Junpei told Choso what happened, he also as felt Yuuji's frustration and has now decided to 'up the ante" in a sense to show how good of a big brother he really is.
Thus, where Yuuji is now.
It happened shortly after class. Choso was outside awaiting him and insisted he come along. "Little brother, as much as you wish to enjoy the things you usually do, you are limited. Come with me as the others continue on their lessons. Junpei will write down notes for you."
He protested. 'BUT I WANT TO GO TO SCHOOL!' was what he wanted to say, but as one could assume, only cute little chirps came out of him in protest.
"So adorable…" Nobara said as she recorded the whole thing.
He sighed in defeat and then nodded to Choso. Of course, the proud older brother grinned as he plucked him off the ground. "Don't worry, I have a great activity for us to do, but I need you. Understand?"
And now, he is trapped.
He's been lying on his stomach for the past three hours as Choso was fitting him in various materials and clothing. He should have known it was a trap. 'Are you almost done?' Yuuji thought as he started to squirm.
Choso gently pulled him back. "Ah, ah, not yet." He gently scolded. "Just a moment longer,"
He could hear the snip of scissors, then the click of crocheting needles. He endured a while longer until he was suddenly picked up and placed on the ground. "Okay, all done, let's see if you like it."
Curious, Yuuji crawled himself to a mirror that happened to be set up near by. He managed to sit himself before it. He then realized what Choso had fitted him in.
He knitted him his school uniform, hood and all! Yuuji looked over it, it fit perfectly and had a little room to grow if need be, there was a slit in the back for his wings, and yet he was thoughtful enough to put an elastic backing in there to ensure he doesn't get a draft behind his back. It… it was perfect!
He admired it, looking over himself time and time again before he stared at Choso, tears welded in his eyes, and they soon came into that of his older brother. "You really like it?" he whispered.
Yuuji crawled over to him and embraced his leg.
Choso was in tears.
He picked Yuuji off the floor again and gave him a heartfelt embrace. "I am so glad you like it. Can I make you more?" he asked.
He would endure the fittings to have normal clothing again, even if it's knitted, he won't he trapped wearing onesies everywhere! Yuuji nodded full heartedly to the request.
Choso bore a proud smile and said. "Big brother will make sure you have more mature clothing." He vowed.
Suddenly, attending school wasn't that much of a hassle or necessity to Yuuji. He would go to Choso and spend the day getting fitted for new clothing.
#
It was time.
Nearly a month had passed since the stabbing. Suiryu had gone on tour with the Death Paintings to keep up appearances. Yet after a while, Junpei was fully healed up and ready to be on stage again. They did a perfect reintroduction for him, as Suiryu sang 'From Within' yet when it got to the climax of the song, Junpei came out of nowhere and took over! The crowd erupted with cheer and screaming aloud before the song came to an end. When it did, Junpei played off the crowd, teasing and saying. "Did you miss me or something?"
It became a highlight among the music magazines, and before long. Suiryu discovered there was a music award show and he was just invited along with the Death Paintings! "Ooo first award show, nice!" Suiryu said with a wicked grin.
"We got to be careful though, I have heard about one of the hosts for these, his name is Freaky Fred, and he doesn't allow new bands who are nominated on the stage unless they pass his test."
"Test?" the brothers asked.
"Yeah, something stupid, any new band that goes to this signs a contract with him. They can't disclose what's in it or they will be severely fined, I think it's also because he's the son of a huge record producer so…" Junpei explained. "I know him from my horror movie boards, loves everything gross and disturbing… Wouldn't put it pass him to make people eat something gross."
Suiryu smirked. "If that's the case bring it on, I got an iron stomach!" he said proudly.
"Please, if you think I would let Suiryu out do me…" protested Eso.
"Really? But your pallet?" protested Junpei.
"We're part curse, something gross shouldn't bother us the least bit. Besides, I think we have dealt with worst." He explained.
"He has a point," said Sanso.
"So, we're going then?" Junpei asked with a smirk on his lip.
"HELL YEAH!" the brothers cheered.
#
The award show was only a week away, when the day arrived. Suiryu came with the brothers, all dressed as their stage personas, Suiryu saw Freaky Fred waiting for them as he help up a sign to greet the newcomers. "HEY! You must be Ryomen Sukuna and the Death Paintings! I got your signatures on the award show appearance, but you got to get through me first, newbie hazing!" he laughed.
"Hazing?" Suiryu asked with slight concern.
Fred smirked as he led them inside to a green room. There was a fair size table with a silver platter and lid. Fred got everyone into the room before he blocked the door. "Now, you can come out as soon as you finish your welcome meal. The key is under the platter and only lifts when everything is done. We're watching you closely so there is no cheating! Good luck boys!" The door closed and locked behind him. Suiryu wondered ahead and lifted the platter lid.
"Junpei's right freaky feast… huh, he considers grasshoppers freaky? Sukuna even ate these…" he muttered.
"Let's see, goat head, ox testicles, bugs, intestines… nothing serious," muttered Junpei, but suddenly caught Tanso's hand. "Why are you going to waste a maggot on a goat head!?" he whispered angrily.
Tanso was merely curious. "We got to eat it bro, so with that being said, dibs on the ox testicles." Announced Suiryu.
