Cool down (2)

Ray's eyes opened. He stared at the unfamiliar ceiling for a moment. The previous night's incident was still fresh in his mind.

' Did I lose? '

He quickly got up and activated cursed energy. He looked around. The room was warm, sunlight entered from the window. The fresh wind sometimes visited making him notice that he was wearing hospital clothes.

He remembered the place. Tokyo Jujutus High.

The place where Itadori rest after the tournament. ' So that guy must be a student here. ' He walked to the window. As he took a step, he felt a tingling pain in the left side.

He took a peek under the shirt and found a bandage tightly warped. ' Black Flash is too overpowered. If I took ten punches unguarded, I wouldn't be that much wounded. Just one Balck Flash was enough to put me down. '

' And combined with that cursed technique, I am surprised I still have a living beating heart. '

He placed his hand on the window. He closed his eyes for a moment, absorbing the sunlight.

He knew that his peaceful days had shattered. Problems will come. Itadori was just a brat but the plot line had become.

Ray tried to remember the series plot. He watched season 1 and the movie. So he looked forward to seeing Yuta.

' I want to learn 'reverse cursed technique'. And improve my hand-to-hand combat. There is that new trait as well. ' He sighed.

Too many things happened in one day.

The door opened. Gojo came and threw clothes at Ray. He caught the clothes. It was his.

' Where did he go? Did he enter my apartment? '

Seeing a frown on Ray, Gojo explained the situation. " I brought it for you. Looking at your previous torn clothes, I tried to match your taste. Seems like I managed to pick your type of clothes."

Ray nodded. He took off the hospital shirt and wore the clothes.

He looked at Gojo. The man whistled and smiled.

" Don't play dumb. " Ray spoke, breaking the silence. " What do you want for me? "

" Follow me. Let's talk outside. I can't stand the medical scent. " Gojo tilted his head, pointing him to go outside.

" Are you familiar with Jujutsu High? " Gojo asked.

" I am. Ever since I got my ability. I have a feeling that there would be a school for it. "

Gojo clapped his hand, " Good point. I investigated your past. Sorry about that. Trust me you don't want the old men to do this for you. "

" Don't you want to join Jujutsu High? "

Ray glanced at Gojo. " I don't know anything about this school yet. "

" You will learn about this school if you join. "

Ray stopped his step and sighed. " Fine. I will join. "

Gojo was taken aback by Ray's words. He didn't think it would be that easy.

" What makes you join the school? "

" I don't have strength and knowledge. I don't even know how to perform Domain Expansion. " Ray spoke.

" You are about to turn 16 so wait for one month. " Gojo said. " That guy you fought with was called Hakari. He is a first-year student but because of his personality, the higher had given a test to hunt down the Grade - 1 curse. "

" That is messed up. "

" Right? " Gojo said. " And because of the fight, he was given the chance to advance. Now his first year is finished. The new year will come next month. "

" Okay. "

They stopped in front of a building. " This will be your dorm. We can't let our precious future live in danger. " Gojo chuckled.

" Am I weak? " Ray asked. He wanted to know his position in this cursed world.

Gojo looked at Ray, " No. You managed to fight a semi-special grade and emerged victorious. "

" I won't call that fight as a win. The curse didn't die. " Ray's eyes flashed cool.

" Relax, my point is you held your ground against the top dog. "

" That curse will be regarded as a special grade, right? He had developed his cursed techniques and it is strong. "

" It doesn't matter. " Gojo said.

" Huh? "

Gojo pointed at Ray, " You just need to improve. Don't worry about that curse. If you have that thing hanging around always, you can't see the path for yourself. Just focus on yourself. "

Ray slapped the finger. " I am not scared of him. I am just wanting to know my future enemy. " He smiled.

Gojo nodded. " Well, your room had all the necessary items in it. Just deal with this for tonight. I will send someone tomorrow. You can go with him to pick up your things. "

" Bye. I need to talk with my student. "

Ray looked at Gojo and yelled. "What's your name? "

" Gojo Satoru. Called me sensei. I will be your teacher. "

Ray nodded and walked inside the building.

***

The following morning, a knock echoed on Ray's door.

" Coming. " He said and went to open the door. Hakari was standing in front of the door, with a headphone.

He looked at Ray and said, " Gojo said you need a hand. "

Ray extended his hand, " Call me Ray. "

" Kinji Hakari. "

Ray said, " Wait a moment. " He closed the door and took a grey hoodie.

He came forward. " It is not that much but I need my computer and a few boxes. Thank you for helping me. You don't have breakfast, right? "

" I don't eat breakfast. But Shoko-san said I should eat this week. "

" Great. I know a great cafe. " Ray said.

They both started walking. " It is because of the injury? " Ray asked.

Hakari shook his head, "My body just burns too much because of the jackpot. It didn't have any effect on me but Shoko said I should take care of it. She said, 'At least huge yourself a relaxing time. '"

He glanced at Ray. " You are my Kohai, right? Gojo said You will be a first-year student. Man, you should start in the second year. I like your passion. "

"What passion? "

Hakari laughed, " Don't play dumb. You love fighting, aren't you? I can still see the excitement in your eyes when you stand up after getting hit by Black Flash. "

" That was awesome. "

' Fighting strong? ' Ray thought.