Junior High School

Although she was speaking harshly, Hinanoko knew that Gojo Satoru would not look for trouble.

I tried to make my footsteps as light as possible in the hospital corridor. When I entered the ward, I saw a girl lying flat on the bed. I couldn't feel her weak breathing unless I got close.

"......This is?"

"He was in this state when he was discovered, and we took him over from the police." Gojo Satoru answered Noko's question.

"The reversal spell doesn't work either. It's a curse."

"No other problems were found in her body. Now we can only keep her alive. She lies here like a vegetable."

Hinanoko showed reluctance, with her palm on her forehead and her fingers pressing on her temples. The upper half of her face was covered, as if she was in mourning.

By the time she put her hand down, her eyes had regained clarity.

"Well, so what can Xiaokui do?"

Countless ordinary people are killed every day, and many do not even leave their bodies behind. She cannot create peace for these people and can only love her children wholeheartedly.

"Ah? Didn't Xiao Kui tell you~" Gojo Satoru returned to his nonchalant look, his tone becoming exaggerated:

"She's the only person in the world known to be unaffected by cursed energy! If she wants, she can even protect others from harm through physical contact."

"During that kidnapping, it was actually Xiaokui who saved that kid Gojuan~ Ouch! It hurts so much~" Hinata Aoi walked closer to the bed and kicked Gojo Satoru's calf.

What are you trying to do by saying this here? Are you trying to sow discord?

Without wasting any time, Hinata Aoi placed her hand on the girl's arm, and after a few breaths, nothing happened.

"It still doesn't work. It seems that this curse is in a latent state and not continuous. Xiaokui's ability is more for self-protection, and can only work on ongoing dynamic cursed energy~" Gojo Satoru concluded with his chin in his hand.

Knowing that her daughter was hiding something from her, she was a little sulky but it didn't affect Hinanoko's protection of her child:

"Are you trying to save people, or are you studying Xiaokui's abilities?!" If anyone dares to drag Xiaokui into that disgusting circle, she will fight to the death!

"Don't worry, if I wanted to do something, I would have done it long ago~"

Noko: "..."

If you really want to do something, it's never too late to do it, right?!

Gojo Satoru's words had no comforting effect. If Hinata hadn't understood him well, she would have already run away with her daughter.

Hinata Aoi, who hadn't used her abilities, glanced at her hands, then at the lifeless girl, then turned to the man and asked:

"How should we arrange this girl?"

"What should I do?" Gojo Satoru seemed distressed: "If I can't save him no matter what, maybe I should just give up~"

"After all, I'm cursed. What if I continue to live and turn into a monster one day?"

"...Isn't it easier to become a demon after death?" Hinata Aoi wondered.

Gojo Satoru suddenly lost interest in beating around the bush. He stared at Hinata Aoi for a few seconds before speaking helplessly in a drawn-out tone:

"You don't need to find so many arguments to convince me. You can be completely unreasonable with me."

"As long as Xiao Kui says, 'Gojo-nii, please save this girl~', I will immediately take action, arrange for the most professional and advanced equipment, and keep it running until the girl dies."

"Come on, tell me~"

Seeing her own child being coaxed like this in front of her, Hinanoko felt a crossroads on her forehead and said angrily:

"Don't try to get close to me here. There are plenty of children in the Gojo family!"

"Ah?" Gojo Satoru showed an expression of extreme disgust.

Although the Gojo family became innovative and had new ideas under his leadership, some deep-rooted things could not be changed in a short period of time.

Especially those who are stubborn and conservative, the opportunity for liberation is right in front of them, and they don't know how to eat even if the food is put into their mouths. Wrinkled little oranges are everywhere, and the girls who are disciplined are even more self-deprecating and habitually obey and altruistic.

Of course, I can't blame them entirely, but it's hard to be in a good mood when I think about them. I hope everyone can work harder and not fall behind his pace of evolution.

No matter how you look at it, Xiaokui is the cuter~ She has grown into such an outstanding girl without anyone teaching her.

"Xiao Kui is my sister! If she could be a sorcerer, she would have been in my family tree long ago!"

He really wanted to steal the child!

Hinata Noko rolled up her sleeves and acted as if she was going to have a big fight, but Hinata Aoi hugged her waist. She immediately put on a proud face and looked at Gojo Satoru provocatively.

Look, this is her child! What right does the friend of her former foster brother have to fight for custody?

While her mother wasn't paying attention, Hinata Aoi turned her head and mouthed to Gojo Satoru:

"Gojo-nii, save her."

Although it was far from the coquettish look he had imagined, Gojo Satoru felt that he had gotten back at the situation and would not argue with this woman who had taken advantage of him.

"Okay, I'll protect this guy. It's late, you guys should go back."

Hinanoko didn't understand why Gojo Satoru suddenly gave in. She thought that age might really have a positive effect on one's personality, so she left with her daughter without looking back.

"Now it's time to settle the score between us, my dear daughter~"

Feeling a little guilty, Hinata Aoi held her mother's hand in a flattering manner.

"Hmph." Ms. Hyuuga gripped her hand a little tighter.

——

In ordinary daily life, there are always a few days when hidden models are opened and some unexpected "surprises" pop up.

It was not until the final sprint for college entrance that everyone truly felt that they were miserable students.

Hinata Aoi didn't think it was that hard, she was just a little busy helping others with their studies.

Even though he is no longer the manager of the men's volleyball team, Takeo Goda is still a burden that she cannot let go of.

"Do you really want to apply to Yanxi High School?"

With a victory bandage tied on his head and tears in his eyes, the tough guy had been doing the questions until his fingers were twitching and his brain was shut down, and he was trying to force the knowledge points onto the paper.

"A tough guy doesn't have to set his goals so high."

"no!"

The boy who was complaining just now started to fight with his left and right brains again, and he mustered up his energy to continue working hard.

"Hinata-san and Ah Sa's grades are so good, I can't fall behind, I must go to the same high school with you!"

"Hinata-san is the only female friend I have. I can't bear to let her go..."

It is not easy for ordinary people to withstand the tears of a tough guy.

Hinata Aoi tried her best to help him with his studies. Even if the dream seemed far away, she couldn't give up. She had to at least improve her grades to the point where she could get into the best high school near her home and make all her efforts worthwhile.

Not only the tough guys, but also Tsu Miki and Sakurai, knowing that Hinata Aoi's first choice was Yanxi High School, a prestigious school in Tokyo, which is one of the best in the country in terms of deviation value, are studying hard.

No one is unwilling to go to a good school, and going with good friends, so naturally everyone is motivated.

The girlfriends encouraged each other, and Mika also sent the key points she drew with her classmates, wanting to come over often to help Hinata Aoi share the pressure, but was rejected.

The pressure of preparing for the final exams in high school is also very high, and the road is still long. Hinata Aoi feels sorry for Mika, and it is enough to have her and Sunagawa Makoto to pull the tough guy and the dog roll together.

Goujuan was doing his homework at his desk, and his grades had improved a lot compared to before, but he felt very guilty about the efforts Hinata Aoi had made in him.

Even if he got a negative score, he would definitely be admitted to the Tokyo Metropolitan Jutsu High School.

Gojo Satoru would transform from his private teacher into a regular teacher. So he was a recommended student and was now just wasting other people's energy.

But Gojuan didn't know how to tell Hinata Aoi. He was planning a farewell, but he didn't know where to start.

Maybe I have become greedy and am not as open-minded as I was when I was in primary school. I feel that my life is complete just by getting a button. Even if I never see it again, I can still carry this beautiful memory with me on my life.

Especially since there are more and more people close to Hinata Aoi, Goujuan can't help but compare his own status with others.

The others were fine, but the three reunited youngsters had no confidence they could surpass him. He couldn't help but wonder if his influence would gradually diminish after he left, dropping down the rankings one by one until he was just like everyone else... Goujuan felt like someone was squeezing his heart, making him feel extremely uncomfortable.

Before realizing his possessiveness of Hinata Aoi, Gojumaki also behaved accordingly.

He pretends to accidentally drink the water someone poured for Hinata Aoi, and then pours another glass himself to make up for it; when a group of people walk together, he will not fall behind even a step, and must have a seat right next to Hinata Aoi... It's as if he has separation anxiety, and anyone with eyes can see that there is something wrong.

Hinata Aoi certainly sensed it, but she just indulged it.

Just because Goujuan is taller and more mature than before doesn’t mean we shouldn’t treat him as a child anymore.

Goujuan is a hero who protects others with his life, but he is also a human being, a minor child, who has the right to rely on others.

Hinata Aoi will protect such a dog, and his childish behavior is naturally tolerated.

After learning some of her friend's thoughts, Mika was too embarrassed to say that she felt Gojuan liked Hinata Aoi a little too much, for fear of tarnishing this pure friendship.

She was even a little jealous of Inugami.

Goujuan didn't understand this, but he finally figured it out.

He didn't want to leave silently like he did when he graduated from elementary school. He wanted to leave with a loud and clear voice, leaving a very deep mark in Hinata Aoi's heart, and she would never forget him.

I must strive to live a very long time, long enough to accompany Hinata Aoi throughout her life, even if it is just watching from afar.

...He really didn't want to leave. Why couldn't he stand close to Hinata Aoi forever?

At the moment when the heartache was greater than the hesitation, Goujuan told the fact that they were about to part ways. There was no big event worth worrying about that had been brewing for so long. He just waited for Hinata Aoi's response like a child who had done something wrong.

It was expected, but Hinata Aoi was also reluctant to let go. Not only of people, but also of life.

Before the overwhelming sadness came, Hinata Aoi forced herself to cut off her emotions and replied:

"I don't think tutoring Gojuan is a waste of time. Knowledge can be used anywhere. The Jujutsu School should also have cultural courses." If this is not available, then she will give Gojo Satoru some suggestions.

"You can contact me when you're bored, and come to me when you have free time. That's what a 'friend' is, isn't it?"

For the first time, Hinata Aoi admitted that they were friends and completely let go of her prejudice against sorcerers as a whole.

She selfishly didn't want Goujuan to be the savior, but she couldn't change it, so she could only stand behind Goujuan forever.

This is the little contribution Hinata Aoi can make to this sincere friendship.

My mind was blank just now, but when I heard the word "friend" Goujuan, my thoughts suddenly surged, and I burst into great joy, which also nourished the hidden and denser desires.

...We want to be together forever! This is how Goujuan resolves the emptiness that has surfaced.

"When I graduate, I'll make enough money to move next to Hinata." We can stay together forever by becoming neighbors.

Naive and determined, Hinata Aoi would not laugh and only agreed:

"Okay, I'm really looking forward to that day."