"Got to say, I thought there'd be a lot more training and curses than this." Reading a fashion magazine in his hands, Yuji sat in a chair alongside Megumi in a beauty salon. Across from them, Nobara was getting her nails done in front of the manicurist, seated together by the mirrors.
"Also, is it me, or is Sensei not around that much?" Yuji flipped another page, giving his mental rating of the next model in the photo.
"Sensei gets called away often," Megumi explained. "He handles "high-risk" missions other sorcerers would have trouble dealing with."
"Are you sure he's not goofing around while we do all the dirty work here?" Nobara accosted while her fingernails were being filed. "It barely feels like he takes his job seriously."
"It may not look like it, but he does work hard." Megumi then added with a gruff, "He just messes around a lot because no one else can stop him."
"That's not surprising. Sensei is really strong." Yuji looked at the clock on the wall. "Are you almost done? We've been here for like half an hour already."
"No way! I'm getting the full package here." A way to celebrate her first paycheck since moving to Tokyo. Nobara flexed her pinky, admiring the nice pearly shine of her well-trimmed, well-filed nail. "Why don't you go walk around if you're bored? You still haven't seen much of the city yet, right?"
"That's true." Yuji stood up and stretched his legs. "I want to check out all the casinos they have."
He probably shouldn't have said that out loud with adults around. Oh well. "You up for it, Fushiguro?"
"There's another place I want to stop by, actually," Megumi said as he stood up as well. "Let's split up. We can meet somewhere later."
It's still early in the day. They don't have to worry about any dead, vampires, or even curses at this hour. Curses weren't restricted by whatever time it was, but there hadn't been that many lately, which was unusual in a busy city like this.
It might be Ciel-senpai's doing. If so, she had to be working overtime. Although he understood her decision, Megumi sort of wished she accepted Gojo-sensei's offer. He couldn't blame her, though. Obligations aside, who wouldn't want to avoid dealing with that man?
After coming to an agreement and Nobara eagerly awaiting for her pedicure next, Yuji and Megumi left the salon.
They walked down the street through the crowd of residents who were running errands or taking their lunch break. Tourists filming themselves for their vacation reels, and shopkeepers keeping their entrance clean with a few sweeps of a broom.
"Want me to tag along?" Yuji asked as they stopped at a bench next to a bus sign.
Megumi declined. "It's something personal. It might take me a few hours."
"Oh yeah? Is it a doctor's appointment?"
"Something like that. You think you can manage on your own?"
It's been over a week and Yuji's condition remained stable. Megumi felt he could ease off for the time being. He was sure this was something Yuji needed too. They couldn't expect to leer over his shoulders forever.
Yuji gave a thumbs up. "I can handle it. I think I'll stop by the movies then."
Megumi nodded. "Alright. If anything happens, give us a call."
The bus arrived then. Yuji waved as Megumi got on, wishing him luck and to "get that rash checked" jokingly. By the time Megumi considered going back out to smack Yuji, the doors had already closed.
After watching the bus drive away, Yuji looked down at his phone. A few hours, huh?
He glanced at his surroundings and decided to keep walking, wanting to take a little stroll before finding the nearest movie theater. He was pretty sure it was around here anyway.
"Hmm..." Yuji held his chin in thought. "Yup. I don't know what I'm looking at."
He stood in front of a peculiar vending machine in a fairly suspicious narrow corridor. He could hear people walking outside through the gap at the entrance, but he was more focused on what's behind the glass. Odd trinkets and occasionally white rectangular packages full of "mysteries" inside. Yuji will admit, he was tempted to purchase one. And by tempted, he already spent money on it and watched as the package was pushed to the edge, ready to be picked up.
"Sugaaar..."
Yuji heard a mutter and looked to the end of the corridor. A small chubby curse poked through the push door of the last vending machine. It fell onto the floor where the trash were cluttered.
"Huh. Guess creepy places like this is bound to get some bad thoughts." Yuji went over to the curse and pulled out his demon slaughterer. He nonchalantly jabbed his sword into the back of the curse, exorcising it. I'm not so surprised seeing them around anymore. It feels second nature to me now.
This was definitely progress. He wondered when he'll start summoning curses like Megumi or fight enemies from afar like Nobara? He might even get to make his own ability, something straight out of Naruto or Bleach. That'd be a dream come true.
"Maybe I'll take something like a Water Divination Test first?" He lifted the short sword off from the ground.
"You really should be more mindful to your surroundings."
Yuji's head picked up at the recognizable voice and turned around. "Ah. Ciel-"
The ever serious, ever so stoic executor stood at the entrance with her arms crossed. Ciel was in her normal clothes. A light blue sweater, black skirt, long black socks, white sneakers and her signature glasses over her face - Does she even need those? Yuji wondered.
"-senpai." He finished the honorific respectfully. It's been over a week since they last saw each other. A week after she made it clear not to reach out to her anymore.
"You sure show up when it's least expected." He stood up to greet her. "Shouldn't you be in class right now?"
Wait. Now that he thought about it, was Ciel even a real student here? He remembered his teacher mentioning she was an expert infiltrator. "She's like little miss James Bond!" was Gojo-sensei's exact words.
"..." Ciel didn't respond right away. She gave him a look. Something equivalent to the stink eye - well, more of a puppy-dog glare, as if to say "how dare you stand there like nothing is wrong?" Yuji wondered if she just disliked him now? He was a little worried to ask.
"...School ended early," Ciel decided not to disclose the truth of her status. She didn't see any reason to, and therefore, didn't think it was necessary. "I was doing some errands when I saw you. It looked like you were having trouble finding your way around."
It'd been a sight too discernable to ignore. One might as well have "TOURIST" written on his forehead.
"What about you? Shouldn't you be with your class?" Had he snuck away or was this another byproduct of Satoru's carelessness? Ciel found it hard to believe that man could misplace anyone with those Six Eyes of his, especially if the person was carrying a cursed soul.
"I was with Fushiguro and Kugisaki earlier," Yuji answered. "They had their own stuff to do so I figured I'd go see a movie. Kind of got turned around, though."
"I see." Ciel didn't sound entirely convinced, apart from him being lost. Well, even if Yuji was familiar with the area, that's still no excuse to leave him without supervision. She couldn't fault his classmates, however. Surely Gojo could bother to spare one other shaman to observe the vessel? Just when Ciel was on her way to the library to begin her research, this had to come to her attention.
"What kind of errands were you running?" Yuji asked.
"Nothing that should worry you," was Ciel's immediate deflection. Not only to say that it was classified and that it should only concern an executor, but also to say that she was not here for Yuji specifically. Yuji looked at her befuddled, but before he could respond, she added, "Are you really out here by yourself?"
"Uhh. Yeah?" Yuji answered. "Sensei's out of town. Don't know when he'll be back, but it probably shouldn't take him too long."
Her silence shifted from displeasure to curious. It didn't surprise her that Satoru was called away, only that it happened so soon. Was one week all it took to determine Yuji's condition? Enough to leave him alone? That seemed hard to believe. What with all the issues she herself clearly expressed-
If it means having someone like you around, I wouldn't mind turning a blind eye from everything you're doing here.
Ah. So that's how it is.
"...The movie theater is not that far." Coming to a decision, Ciel gave a silent breath. "On foot, you shouldn't have any issue getting there. But this is a busy city. I wouldn't be surprised if you lose your way. It can't be helped."
She turned halfway for the entrance. "Let's go. I'll guide you."
Yuji perked up at that. He dramatically went down on his knees and bowed his head. "Thank you, oh saintress. I am in your debt."
Despite her cold attitude, he was glad to see that Ciel was still, overall, a kind person.
Ciel was taken aback by the display. She cleared her throat and looked aside, composed. "...There's no need for that. Please raise your head."
Ohhh. She's weak to flattery! Yuji spotted that subtle sheepish look. He was so going to use that against her.
He stood up quickly and walked towards the exit. However, he noticed Ciel wasn't immediately following and turned back for her. "What's wrong?"
Ciel was staring at the pile of trash at the end of the corridor. At Yuji's words, she shook her head. "It's nothing."
She said so, and yet she kept looking back at the pile. Something itching at her with every glance she continuously gave.
...Definitely a neat freak. Yuji believed her when she told him she did some "volunteer work" the first time they met. "I think those are just there for aesthetic."
"...Maybe. But that could also be an excuse, then the workers wouldn't have to pick it up," Ciel countered, muttering "so much for this city being clean" under her breath.
"Huh. That's a good point..."
"..."
"..."
"..."
"...You want me to help you clean it up?"
"...You are not obligated to."
After tidying up the creepy vending machine spot, Ciel and Yuji started their walk towards the theater. Yuji held out the small mystery package in his hand, picking at its corner to remove the tape.
"A lot of tourists or residents must like buying these," he said, making conversation. "It's smart marketing. I wasn't sure if anyone was supposed to be back there, but you can't help but wonder what's inside."
"...I suppose," Ciel said, inexpressive. "You certainly have an odd fixation for morbid looking places."
It did strike her interest how much Yuji seemed to find himself in such areas often, especially after learning what club he'd been previously in - from what she remembered reading into his background.
"Not really. I mean, I've been to funerals before, and I was in the Occult Club at my last school. We went through lots of creepy places, like abandoned hospitals and old cemeteries."
Yuji blinked at his own words, and it dawned on him. "Huh. I guess I have been around those a lot. I don't go looking for them, though. For some reason, they're just always where I end up being."
Almost as if one was unconsciously drawn to it. Ciel did not say anything, quelling the melancholy she held towards the thought.
"Most of the time, it's because Sasaki and Iguchi were too scared to sneak in by themselves. It was funny seeing them freak out at every noise," Yuji grinned a little at the memory. His smile then faded. "I hope those guys are doing okay. I wonder if they're still running the club? After what happened, it wouldn't surprise me if they decided to stop."
There was a hint of reminiscence in his voice, suddenly fallen into thought as he pulled back the tape around the package. He wanted to be careful so to save the written encouragement on the side.
"...Would it upset you if they did?" Ciel deciphered the seemingly vacant expression on Yuji, paying close attention to his every word and behavior.
"Not "upset". Maybe a little bummed out," Yuji said. "I only knew them for a couple of months, but we had a lot of fun in that club. I'm going to miss those moments, but I know I shouldn't complain."
He made his choice.
There was an unreadable gaze from Ciel as Yuji successfully removed the final tape.
"Now let's see what's inside." He carefully unfolded the package. "Ooh! A snack!"
Chocolate logs by the looks of it. Yuji happily opened the box and pulled out one log. "You want one?"
He offered the box over to Ciel, but she shook her head, politely raising her hand to decline. "I'm not hungry right now."
Yuji shrugged and took a bite out of the treat. He turned over the unfolded parchment for the note attached. "This is a little more fun than fortune cookies. You get to read a short story on this one."
...He really is peculiar. Ciel listened without reserve as Yuji read the note out loud. The story about a man who found retribution in having his dog wet the front porch of his enemy's house, causing the enemy to slip and hit his head. It was apparently a good day for the man.
"Here it is," Ciel said. They stood outside in front of a large movie theater, where many people walked in and out. "It's quite popular by the looks of it."
"Thanks for bringing me here!" Yuji threw a salute. It was nice to see one of them knew the streets already. She wasn't kidding when she said she'd memorized them. "Want to check it out? I hear there's new movies playing."
"That wouldn't really be appropriate," Ciel said, glancing at him. She was quietly surprised he would even offer. "Wouldn't you agree?"
"You mean with everything going on?" Yuji was frank. He shrugged his shoulders again. "I don't really care about that stuff. And you did say I don't have to worry."
Apparently, the thought of her lying did not cross his mind. This genuinely concerned Ciel now. Just how trusting was this boy to others?
"...I do still have errands to run," Ciel said. "Don't mind me. Go ahead and enjoy your movie."
"Huh. Well all right then." A little disappointed but understanding, Yuji waved at her. "Maybe next time?"
Putting on her mask, Ciel gave a pleasant smile. "Yes. Maybe."
Step. Step. Step.
Step. Step. Step.
Step. Step. Step.
"Sorry. I thought you were leaving just now," Yuji turned to say this. He stopped walking when he reached the line that led to the ticket machine. "Didn't you say you had errands?"
Ciel's pleasant demeanor did not break as she answered, "I did, but now that I'm here, I'm actually interested in seeing a movie now."
"Oh. Which one?"
"It's a secret."
The main hall was bustling with movie goers. The heavy scent of popcorn in the air. It was an impressive scene that even Yuji had never experienced at his home town. At the moment, however, he was more focused to the blue haired girl with glasses standing behind him in line, who was acting both upbeat and coy.
"Okay..." Yuji didn't know how else to respond to that.
They waited in line for a few minutes until it was Yuji's turn. Yuji didn't pay any mind when Ciel looked over his shoulder as he scanned through the selections. After he made his pick, it was Ciel's turn, and he waited beside her while she made her choice.
"...You know, we could have just sat next to each other." It was exact same film at the exact same time Yuji picked. The only difference was that Ciel chose a different seating, which was at the very last row in the corner, like a bird's eye view.
"I like sitting at the back. It's easier to see the whole movie that way," Ciel excused, folding her arms behind her back. "What a funny coincidence, though."
A coincidence. Even if that's how it was, Yuji would have offered to buy tickets for them.
She's so odd. Yuji gave her another befuddled look.
They then went in line at the concession stand. More so Yuji leading and Ciel following at a somewhat distance. The silence between them during this was beginning to make Yuji uncomfortable.
This feels like I have a bodyguard. Especially with how Ciel remained attentive to her surroundings with a subtle turn of her head.
He approached the stand next and craned his neck to look at the menu, humming in thought. "There's a lot of options. What do you think, Ciel?"
Ciel didn't object to the familiar use of her name. He's done it plenty of times already, why start now? "I don't have any recommendations. I'm not very picky."
"Come on. There's got to be something you'd like."
Ciel regarded the people behind them, all waiting to pick up their snacks. She looked back at the menu. "Alright. Then..."
She read through the options, but one in particular got her attention quickly. Under bold letters that said 'Limited Time Only!'
"I'd have the curry popcorn, and probably the Spicy Italian Hot Dog too."
"You really like curry." Or maybe just spicy food in general.
The topic brought a genuine, proud smile to Ciel's face. "Of course. There's nothing better or more savory in the world than curry."
It explained why she changed her mind when Yuji invited her out last week, only agreeing when curry was brought up. She was a real foodie. It was kind of funny for him to see.
Yuji approached the counter and raised two fingers. "One bucket of curry popcorn. Two spicy dogs and two large sodas, please."
Ciel's eyes widened. "You're really hungry. Can you finish all that yourself?"
Was he eating for two, perhaps?
"I hope not. I ordered those for us," Yuji's answer took Ciel by surprise. "It's the least I can do for helping me find this place. If there's anything else you want, let me know."
There were mixed feelings in Ciel that was visible in her expression, though Yuji missed it when he gave his payment to the worker.
"You didn't have to do that," Ciel insisted, a gentle scolding in her tone that couldn't bury the hint of fluster.
"I know. I wanted to," was his response. Ciel's mouth thinned at that.
They got their orders after. Ciel insisted on carrying her share despite Yuji offering to hold all of it. It was close to the time the movie would begin, and so they headed for the screening room.
"I wonder if the theaters here got cushion seats and recliners?" Yuji prattled on, holding the cardboard tray with the hot dogs and drink on it. "Maybe they'll put in seat warmers next?"
Ciel didn't take too long to answer this time. "You sound like you go to the movies a lot."
"Oh yeah. I see them like twice a week," Yuji said. "I have a bunch of DVDs, but nothing beats watching them on the big screen. Even if the floor or armrests gets sticky with butter or caramel, that's just part of the charm."
"Hm. There is something nice about it. The smell of popcorn. The loud sound effects. The people coming together with their friends and families," Ciel was in agreement to Yuji's sentiment. "It's also captivating, watching a story through the eyes of a character on screen. You just can't look away."
"Mm." Yuji nodded. "There's that too. It's fun hearing everyone cheer for the good guys. All the big battle scenes that makes you stand up. I heard what happened at The Avengers opening show was really crazy."
"Yes. It's interesting how much a movie can affect a person so much," Ciel looked at the movie posters they passed. Yuji followed her gaze, reading all the up and coming big titles.
"I admire the dedication and effort put into filmmaking," Ciel said, almost distantly, "Even if everything is already said and done, it's as if you've become part of what you're seeing."
"Yeah? How do you mean?"
"Well, if you look at it this way - all the actors' performances, the script, the stunts, those were already done months or even years prior to the movie's release. What we're seeing isn't just the culmination of their work - the directors', the producers', and all the crew who helped put the movie together. We're seeing something like "the past" being played out, with "the future" - or the ending - already recorded, edited, and made it to the final piece. At least, until they decide to make a sequel."
Ciel slipped in a little joke as Yuji listened closely, sipping his soda.
"But when the movie is first released, we don't consider that. Instead, we watch it as if everything is done in the moment. All the events, linear or non-linear - depending how the movie is directed. That's the psychological intrigue of watching films. The illusion that what we're witnessing is happening right now, when really, it had already happened. Yet, we still can't help but believe we could change something that's right in front of us. A sad death. A vile villain you want to reach out and beat up. An intense situation you wish you could help alleviate. It's no wonder why movies are so popular. It's like looking through the lenses of another life. They might as well be someone else's memories."
"...That's a really interesting way of looking at it." Yuji never thought of it like that. He stared at Ciel, impressed. "You must really like movies too."
"Ah. Well..." Ciel lets loose of her calm composure as she tapped against her soda cup. "I don't go to them often. Only on special occasions."
Like when she's moved into a new city and she had to blend in by watching said films, so to familiarize herself with the people better.
"Could have fooled me," Yuji said, remembering their previous conversation when they first met on the train. "Do you have a favorite?"
"Well, there've been various movies I've seen - plenty of them foreign or international."
"Oh sweet. Same here. I'm a big fan of American movies. Especially the actress Jennifer Lawrence. Like this one movie, she-"
They fell into another conversation as they walked all the way to the screening. Yuji followed Ciel while the commercials were playing, and sat next to her at the farthest row, finishing his fairly in-depth summarization of the actress's performance in her most famous work - among others. Ciel was admittedly intrigued by this side of Yuji, listening and giving her input occasionally.
"I've got something of a celebrity crush on her since the Silver Lining Playbook. She really left an impression on me since." Not to mention his preferences.
"I can tell," Ciel said, appearing amused. "She's a good actress from what I've seen."
"Right? Oh. I just realized, you never answered what your favorite movie was." Yuji was a little embarrassed Ciel had to witness that "small" side tangent of his.
"It's alright. It's... nice listening you talk," Ciel said slowly, her smile dampening a little, as if she was struggling to decide whether to keep it up or not. "If you want to know... I really enjoy the movie Blade. Have you heard of it?"
"Heard of it? Wesley Snipes is a legend!" Yuji said excitedly. It also didn't surprise him that a vampire hunting film would be a favorite of Ciel. He should have guessed it. "He did his own stunts, right? And I heard some of his lines were all improv. The guy's awesome."
Ciel perked a little, giving a lighthearted smile. "Yes! The fight choreography was immaculate, by far the best part of the movie. I still remember his lines to this day."
In a low, hush voice, they leaned forward and whispered: "some motherfuckers are always trying to ice-skate uphill." They shared a laugh at that.
"I've rented that movie on a whim, but it's become one of my personal favorites," Ciel softly beamed with a light clasp of her fingers. "I even own a DVD copy of it. Sadly, I don't have it with me now. I tend to pack very light whenever I travel."
-! That's right... Yuji kept forgetting that Ciel was a foreigner. He wondered where she used to live before moving to Japan?
"Maybe we could find it here," Yuji suggested. "I think I saw a DVD store attached to this place. Do you have a movie player? If not, maybe they sell those too. We could stop by after this."
"Ah..." Ciel realized herself and rested her hands on her lap. "Mm. Maybe..."
At this moment, the room darkened and the previews began to play. Ciel's eyes quickly scanned the room. Even in the shadows with only the big screen to give light, she counted the number of people in their seats, and the empty spaces between them.
"Mm! This curry popcorn is pretty tasty."
Ciel looked back at Yuji who was munching on the snack, appearing delighted at the flavor. There was a flicker of irrational protectiveness in Ciel when he plucked another popcorn from her bucket, but remembering his specific statement that he bought this snack for them, she felt it was unfair to slap his hand away, even if she really wanted to.
"...Shouldn't you be at your seat, Yuji-kun?"
Yuji was surprised. He looked through the dark where his other seat was, and then back at Ciel. "...Am I bothering you?"
It was an innocent question, and yet, it felt like a challenge.
"...No. Not in the least," Ciel said, her voice soft that it hid the competitiveness behind it. She grabbed a fingerful of curry popcorn and munched on it.
Two hours later...
"Check it out! I found it!" Yuji presented the thick box to Ciel who stood in front of the CD section.
After the movie had ended, Ciel and Yuji left the theater to search for the nearest DVD store. They discussed about the plot and the movie's well-acted scenes - as well complimenting the snacks they finished. For a while after finding the store, they talked as they lingered around the isles.
Ciel puts the CD case back onto the shelf and accepted the box. She was curious by its width. "It's much thicker than I was expecting."
"It comes with Blade II and Trinity. It's got the whole set, and probably some behind the scenes too."
"Two and Trinity-? There were sequels?!" Ciel lets out her amazement as she read the title. The first movie of Blade was phenomenal as is. For there to be two others, it was a pleasant discovery.
Yuji chuckled at her reaction, and after grabbing a few other items, they went and waited in line to purchase them. Ciel looked a little more upbeat this time, though as she held the Blade DVD box set in her arms, her cheery attitude steadily grew numb.
"...You know this won't change anything."
Yuji was surprised when she said this. Ciel did not elaborate, but a statement like that was enough for him to eventually understand what she meant. He thought for a moment before answering, "I know. I'm not trying to do anything."
"Then why...?" Ciel did not meet his gaze, staring at the movies in her arms.
"I told you. I don't care about that stuff," Yuji tucked the CDs under his arm and reached for his wallet, preparing himself to pay once it was their turn. "I get you're just doing your job. I'm not holding that against you. Maybe it did worry me at first, but after what you did at the cemetery, helping me and Kugisaki out of that, I know you're not a bad person."
"-!" Ciel stiffened at his words, startled by them.
"I might seem like some bumbling idiot who has no idea what he's gotten himself into," Yuji continued, "And maybe that's true. But I am taking this seriously. Not just because of gramp's wish. I can't blame it on that if something goes wrong."
He remembered his grandfather's hearty smile. "I just don't think I could stay out of this. Letting everyone else risk their lives - some of that because of me. This is my choice, and my responsibility too. I can't see the future, but if there's one thing I don't ever want to deal with, it's regretting the choices I make, all because I turned tail and run."
I don't want to regret the way that I live.
Ciel's brows rose. She lowered her chin, the glint in her glasses concealing her eyes. "...Even if it means you'll die?"
"Mm." Yuji rubbed the back of his head. "That's gonna happen no matter what, right? If that's how it is, I'd at least want to go out while helping someone. If I lived another day by letting someone else die, I'd never be able to sleep right again."
Ciel's lips tightened, subconsciously gripping the edges of the DVD box. "...You're a good person, Yuji-kun."
"You think so? You can thank my gramps for that," Yuji grinned, looking back at Ciel. He lowered himself to meet her gaze and raised his hand. "And I've got a lot more going on too. I'll prove to you I have what it takes. So don't give up on me just yet, Senpai."
Ciel stared at his cheerful smile, his shining optimism that reached his eyes. It's quite interesting, having an exorcist with such a "can do" attitude. There's not many like that. Even those who held the Lord's love closely to their hearts had been weathered down by life.
She honestly wished that spiritedness of his would remain, and she gave a silent prayer that it would.
After making their purchase, they walked out of the DVD store. They were silent again, but this time, it felt somewhat pacified now.
"-There you are! Where the hell have you been?"
Yuji stopped and turned to the shouting. Nobara in her glimmering face glory marched up to him, carrying a few shopping bags over her arms. The sunlight bounced off from her skin, completely rejuvenated and pampered. Megumi followed after her, having made his visit and everything else he needed done.
"Oh! Hey guys." Yuji waved. "You finished already?"
"For like twenty minutes," Nobara adjusted her carry of the bags. "What took you? We've been trying to call you."
Yuji checked his phone. "Oops. My bad. I forgot I had this on silent. I was hanging out with Ciel-senpai."
"You were with her?" Megumi asked.
"Yeah, she-" Yuji turned to Ciel and was about to explain the whole story.
However, Ciel was no longer there. Nothing but empty space as passersby walked the sidewalk.
"-huh?! Wait! She was just here!" When did she vanish? She was so quiet too.
"Wow. You got it bad..." Nobara gave a pity look, thinking Yuji was hallucinating now.
"I'm serious! She was right here!" Yuji pointed both hands to the ground. "She went Batman on me!"
Nobara still doubted him. Megumi, on the other hand, believed Yuji, looking at the people around them for the blue haired girl. But knowing Ciel, it would be an impossible task.
"What did you guys do together?" Megumi then asked.
Yuji had his hands and knees on the pavement, looking for evidence of Ciel's existence, or maybe a secret hatch. He calmed down when he heard Megumi's question and answered, "Just a couple of things. She found me when I was on my way to the movies-"
Ciel's dark blue habit flowed in the wind. She stood at the corner edge of an office rooftop, overseeing the streets and its occupants - none of who noticed her observing figure. From afar, she saw Yuji conversing with his classmates, reading his lips that detailed his outing with her in the past few hours.
I think you guys would be good friends if you let it.
She remembered Megumi's words. Her light blue eyes softened the longer she looked at Yuji. After some time, she eventually turned on her heels and left the area in the blink of an eye.
author's note: whew! Finally got it done. Now I should probably continue with Jujutsu Executor. Among my other stories.
There'll be delays in posting new chapters, because now, I have a full-time job! Hooray! I'll do my best to keep writing, though. PM me if you have any questions!
I would really love to have Yuji and Shirou meet. Unfortunately, I don't know how yet, and we probably won't be seeing Shirou in this fic. But I may change my mind!
thank you for reading. Please let me know what you think of this chapter. Be wary of updates. I'm always gonna be updating my chapters. Apologies in advance.
Thanks again everyone. See you guys next time! :D