Love Is War - 13

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Miyuki Shirogane: "Love advice? I'm not sure I'm the best person to ask."

Tsubasa Tanuma: "But you're the student council president! You must have experience with these things."

The president sighed, thinking to himself that it couldn't be helped.

Miyuki Shirogane: "If it's about love, leave it to me!"

The president sat down comfortably but looked panicked at the same time.

Miyuki Shirogane: "After all, I've never been rejected before!"

The president voiced out loud with his head turned.

"As expected from the president! That's why you're the president!" The student was admired and greatly impressed.

Miyuki Shirogane: "So, what's the problem?"

Tsubasa Tanuma: "I have this classmate, this girl's name is Kashiwagi, I wish to tell her how I feel about her."

'Dayum'. Everyone eavesdropping by the door thought after hearing this.

Miyuki Shirogane: "Hmm."

Tsubasa Tanuma: "But when I imagine her rejecting me, I couldn't help but think maybe I should change my approach. I think maybe I should start as friends with her first."

The president tried to inquire more information.

Miyuki Shirogane: "Have you ever talked to her before? Or have you ever had anything to do with her?"

Tsubasa Tanuma: "Well, she gave me chocolate on Valentine's day!"

"Hoh?" Kaguya Shinomiya squealed in a whispered tone while watching from the crack in the door.

Tsubasa Tanuma: "It was three choco balls…Is that an obligatory gift of chocolate?"

Miyuki Shirogane: "Uhhh, yeah, I would say... She's definitely in love with you!"

Kaguya's confusion was apparent to us

"Listen! Women are creatures who aren't upfront about their feelings! Think of it as behaving the exact opposite of how they feel! The choco balls seem like a throwaway or an obligatory gift, but in reality..."

Kaguya Otsutsuki and Gojo struggled to suppress their laughter, shaking lightly at the scene before them.

Tsubasa Tanuma: "It means! She likes me?!" the student asked in shock at revelation.

'You're an idiot too!?' thought Kaguya Shinomiya.

Miyuki Shirogane: "As expected, you understand." Nodding his head.

Tsubasa Tanuma: "But I don't think she does feel that way about me. You see, just the other day, she and her three other friends were laughing at me when I answered their question 'Do I have a girlfriend?' So, I think she was just making fun of me."

'KEK' Gojo snickered

The president slowly raised his index finger and pointed at him with a strange and nervous expression...

Miyuki Shirogane: "You're in your popular phase right now."

"EHHHHHHH?!" Shinomiya gaped in a whisper tone.

'The president didn't even sound so sure of it.' Gojo and Kaguya both thought

Standing up and exaggerating...

Miyuki Shirogane: "WHY ARE YOU SO SUSPICIOUS OF WOMEN? WOMEN ARE HUMANS, JUST LIKE YOU! I WILL MAKE THE SITUATION EASIER TO UNDERSTAND!"

**Skit***

Kashiwagi: Hey, do you have a girlfriend?

Kashiwagi (mind): If you don't, I wanna go out with you.

Tsubasa Tanuma: "No. But—"

Kashiwagi: I knew it

Kashiwagi (mind): You and I are connected by the string of fate!

Kashiwagi: He said he doesn't have a girlfriend!

Girl 2: He doesn't look like he has one!

Girl 2(mind): After all, he is too out of our league!

Being Maki is suffering: That's hilarious!

Being Maki is suffering (mind): I'm happy, he's single!

Girl 3 short laughs.

Girl 3 (mind):I'm the one who's most worthy of him.

***End of skit***

Kaguya Shinomiya looks like she is twitching from this conversation the guys are having.

Tsubasa Tanuma: That...Can't be... I have to choose only one of them?

Tsubasa Tanuma: "Won't that cause a rift in their friendship with each other?

Kaguya Shinomiya was giving me a look as if questioning me if I agree with their thinking.

Gojo: "Hey don't look at me like that." responded in a whispering tone

Miyuki Shirogane: Worst case, It could lead to bullying. That's what female friendship is like.

We all looked back at the guys having the conversation.

Hearing what was being said, Kaguya Otsutsuki made a tongue-clicking sound.

Miyuki Shirogane: But it'll be okay, because she'll have you. What you have to do is protect her.

Tsubasa Tanuma: I can...protect her?

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Anyway, I've decided to head out. This doesn't seem like a good time to stick around.

Gojo turned to Shinomiya and spoke up, "Shinomiya-san, I'll be taking my leave now. Can you look after Kaguya for me, please? Thank you, Shinomiya. Bye!"

With that, he swiftly made his exit.

"Huh?" Shinomiya watched as Gojo disappeared from view, feeling a bit confused.

However, she remained focused on eavesdropping on the conversation between the President and the student, as the president reveals how he feels about her.

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(Gojo POV)

To be honest, school is incredibly boring once class starts. I didn't come here out of obligation, I only came to check out the student council. The place where everything interesting happens. But it looks like it's preoccupied. And this eastern school's curriculum is more challenging than anything I've experienced in my previous lives at western or other schools. Additionally, with Kaguya Otsutsuki and Flone preoccupied at school, this is probably the only time I'll have to myself. It's a rare chance to explore things on my own. Wait, when was the last time I had time for myself during the day?

Being inhuman has its advantages. Well I can run at inhuman speed, teleport, and even fly at speeds that cameras can't capture. As long as Kaguya Otsutsuki, Flone, and I are on our own, we can explore far more than any human being ever could.

Thanks to this rebirth, I might be a genius right now. But going back to school? I'll cry if having superpowers still requires attending school.

I can still vividly remember it to this day. My parents would scold me for getting anything less than an A, especially in English. And don't even get me started on the endless lectures about their own achievements and successes back in their younger days.

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Memorable flashback:

Gojo's previous parents: "Oh my god! How do you get a B in English? We are Asian, not the Bsian. When I was young, I had to walk 20 miles. Uphill. Both ways. At the same time. 25 hours a day on one foot. My other foot is starting a business. And after school, I had to swim across China to get back home. Every day I had to fight sharks, tigers, and mountain lions with one hand behind my back. Now? You have a bus coming to pick you up and drop you off. I will have you know back in my days we didn't even have seats because sitting wasn't even invented yet—

A/N: (credits stevenhe)

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Okay, let's move on. Dwelling on the past won't do any good. I'm already feeling emotionally damaged just from remembering my previous life.

What should I do today? Oh, skipping school is definitely on the list today. Flone and Kaguya were speedrunning, experiencing everything in Japan. Maybe I should try that too?

Using my six eyes, activating both the sharingan and Tenseigan, I am able to fully immerse myself in Japan's culture today. The crowded streets of Tokyo come alive with vibrant colors, the sounds of trains rushing by, and the distinct scents of each shop and restaurant. With the sharingan's photographic memory, I can capture every detail with incredible precision and revisit them later in my mind. As I speed through Japan, I am able to comprehend and appreciate its beauty and culture, all while my brain processes the information at lightning speed. Thanks to the power of my doujutsus, by the end of the day, I will have experienced everything Japan has to offer. It's like a google map in my head and I'm there taking in everything.

A/N: Please keep in mind, although it's not truly experiencing, it's the thoughts that counts to him.

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As I set out to find myself immersed in this modern Japanese anime world, I've uncovered answers to many of my questions I had since I arrived in anime Japan. As for where I am at the moment now...To be honest, I'm not sure where I am right now. Am I in the countryside or on the mountainside?

After all, I was intrigued by the fact that these crows could keep up with me and still observe me from a distance, considering that I move pretty quickly myself.

Since my arrival in this world, a mysterious crow or bird has been following me, perching on tree branches or nearby rooftops and watching my every move. Its constant observation has become increasingly annoying.

The crow has been keeping a watchful eye not only on me, but also on Flone and Kaguya Otsutsuki.

I can't help but wonder why this damn bird is so fixated on us. Perhaps it recognizes that we're not from this world, or maybe it's simply drawn to our energy and unique presence in this realm. Whatever the reason, I have an instinctive feeling that this crow holds some kind of influence beyond what I've seen in the anime or manga.

Trust me, if I wanted to shoot it down or harm it. I would have already started hurling weapons at it. But this thing has a strong presence hidden within it. It's not a god but it holds some kind of divinity? It's a mystery that R.O.B. never mentioned to me before.

I know better than to provoke the attention of this… neutral being? It's not a cursed spirit, but something else entirely. It's almost as if this crow is guarding something sacred in this world.

I initially didn't think anything supernatural or out of the ordinary could possibly exist in this type of world. Well, except for that one chapter in the Kaguya manga (The occult club cooking with Ai and Kaguya.

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A/N: forgot what exactly the chapters were but it showed a creepy illuminati looking thing.)

A/N: Just letting you know. Gojo hasn't read either the IB bullet or Oshi no Ko made by Aka Akasaka (Author of kaguya sama love is war and all of the above mentioned earlier). But Gojo has seen the cover of [Oshi no ko].

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Gojo ( POV)

As I looked around, I couldn't sense any malicious intent from the crow. However, my attention was soon drawn to the tree, where I noticed that the number of crows observing me had increased to eight.

Despite the odd situation, I felt a sense of intrigue. I couldn't deny that there was something mysterious and fascinating about this encounter.

Having had my fair share of supernatural encounters before, including meetings with the Seven Deadly Sins and R.O.B. I felt rather nonchalant about this. It was just another strange day.

Doing what any non-sane person would do. In a moment of sheer madness, I decided to approach the crow directly. As I took a step towards it, the other crows suddenly started making noise, as if warning me to stay away.

In that moment, I felt an inexplicable power emanating from the bird's presence, and I couldn't resist being drawn towards it. I was having a genuine encounter with a supernatural being.

I could feel its presence becoming more real. With every step, the bird's presence grew stronger, an invisible force that pulled me closer. Its eyes bore into mine, unblinking and intense. Though this thing is not a god in the traditional sense, its power and presence were undeniable, only perceptible to those who had an understanding of the supernatural.

For normal people, the crow would have appeared no different from any other bird. Yet, to those with a keen sense of the supernatural, its true nature was revealed as that of a divine familiar or beast.

As I blinked, a child materialized before me, seemingly out of thin air. The sudden appearance was surreal and unexpected, leaving me momentarily stunned.

I was surprised when a child appeared before me as the true form of the being.

We stood there, face to face, in a tense silence. Her unwavering blank gaze bore into mine, and I could feel the weight of her presence, powerful despite her small stature. Intimidated and uncertain, I couldn't help but wonder what the child's intentions were and why she had chosen to reveal herself to me in such an unexpected form.

"..."

"..."

In this type of scenario, there were various ways I could have approached the situation. Both parties recognized each other's capability for supernatural abilities and strange phenomena.

However, the fact that the mysterious entity had taken the form of a child caught me off guard.

Without thinking, I quickly lowered myself and squatted down to meet the young girl at eye level.

She remained expressionless, making it difficult to read her intentions.

As I arched my eyebrow in confusion, I found myself placing both hands on my hips and almost mockingly the little girl. It was a ridiculous gesture that any reasonable person would find absurd in such a situation, but in that moment, I couldn't help but feel a surge of adrenaline and a desire to assert my dominance over this strange entity.

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Gojo: "What are you doing here little girl? Are you lost? Need me to help you find your mommy?"

he teased, smirking as he also slowly removed his sunglasses to reveal his six eyes trying to intimidate her. As he examined her. She returned his smirk with her own.

Mysterious little Girl: "Mister," she said coolly, "You seem to have it backward. After all, you're the one who is lost… and doesn't belong here."

"Wow, you're really sharp, aren't you? But the truth is, I'm just on a break right now," he said with a grin, trying to make it sound like an excuse.

The little girl pointed at me and gave me a weird smile that kinda gave me a little goosebumps

Mysterious little Girl: "Liar…Liar…"

"You are in trouble…For skipping school…You can't do that."

The little girl tilted her head, thought, and then asked, "Are you an otherworlder?"

Gojo raised an eyebrow, surprised by the girl's perceptiveness. "Maybe," he admitted with a grin. "But what does it matter to you?"

The little girl stared at him with an unreadable expression. After a few moments, she spoke again. "You may think you're free to do as you please in this world. But you're actually here for a much greater purpose. Your destiny is tied to this place and the people who live here in this world."

Gojo scoffed, thinking the girl was just playing some kind of game with him. "Destiny? That's a load of bullshit," he said dismissively.

After all, he's practically immune to it. According to one of his wishes granted from his Dao Of Absolute. This girl can't possibly match R.O.B.

But the girl didn't seem deterred. "Believe what you will, but the truth will reveal itself soon enough," she said cryptically

Rather than asking who I am, she went to call me out and spout nonsense about my future being tied to this world?

Although he was somewhat curious about her statement, he wasn't surprised by it and decided to ask a question of his own.

"Heh, I wonder if it's clairvoyance or foresight. So, can you see into the future?" Gojo asked with a hint of menace in his voice, curious about the girl's abilities. "Did you see me destroying the world?" His eyes lost their brightness and his smile became unsettling, leaving the girl wondering about his true intentions.

The air around them seemed to thicken with tension as he awaited her response. She remained silent, her smile still present but her eyes betraying nothing. She chose not to answer it directly, leaving a sense of unease hanging in the air.

After asking the unsettling question, Gojo returned to his playful mood and picked up the mysterious little girl.

With a grin on his face, Gojo effortlessly lifted the little girl onto his shoulder, settling her in comfortably. His mood had shifted from intense to playful, and he decided to tease her a bit. "So, how about you, young lady? " He chuckled before adding, "You should be in school. You know you're a bad girl, right?"

The girl's response was delivered with a cool and confident demeanor as she retorted, "Not as much as you, Mister." Gojo was caught off-guard by her words and couldn't help but burst out laughing at her boldness. Despite her small size, this mysterious little girl exuded a sense of power and confidence that was both intriguing and intimidating, leaving Gojo wondering just who she really was.

Gojo chuckled. "What's your name, little girl?"

"I can't say," she replied.

"Well, miss 'I Can't Say'," Gojo said with a playful grin, "Your parents really didn't do you any good with that name, did they? But don't worry, I'll give you a new one you can use - how about 'Itachi'? It's much cooler, don't you think?"

Itachi looked at him with confusion. "No?"

Gojo grinned mischievously. "That won't do. Itachi."

Itachi giggled while holding onto Gojo's hair. "Mister, you're weird."

"That's rich coming from you," Gojo said, laughing at the thought. "My name is Gojo. But for you, you can call me Onii-chan."

Itachi declined with a serious tone. "I'm going to have to decline that. So, Mister, what exactly are you doing in this world? What's your purpose?"

As Gojo started to answer, his playful expression shifted, and it grew more serious. "Honestly, I haven't really thought much about it. Today I am just trying to explore all of Japan in less than a day and see everything with my own eyes. Oh and women!" he playfully said that last one.

"Hmmm. And in reality?" Itachi asked firmly.

As Itachi asked about Gojo's purpose in this world, the serious mood dissipated, and a sense of intensity hung in the air. Gojo's smile faded, and he turned to look at Itachi with a blank expression. "I don't have a specific purpose. I'm just living day by day, trying to make the most of my time. Finding new challenges, exploring new places, and finding that fun." he said, his voice tinged with a hint of emptiness.

Itachi's eyes searched his face for a moment before she nodded slowly. "I understand," she said, her tone empathetic. "Sometimes it's hard to find our place in the world, but we have to keep searching." Gojo's expression softened from her words,"Yeah, you're right. And who knows. Maybe all that will fix me."

"Okay, You can put me down now," Itachi sighed

Gojo's playful side returned. "Huh!? Oh, come on," he responded with a grin. "You know you're actually feeling comfy on my shoulder. Are you sure you want to leave?" he teased, giving her a mischievous look.

Itachi's voice was firm as she repeated her request, "Put me down, please."

Gojo sighed but complied with Itachi's request, gently lowering her off his shoulder and onto the ground. "There you go, miss Itachi," he said with a smile.

Gojo: "I apologize if I've caused you any discomfort." Itachi simply nodded, seemingly uninterested in exchanging any further pleasantries with Gojo.

With a sense of satisfaction that he had solved the mystery of the crow bird, Gojo decided it was time to leave Itachi and continue his exploration of Japan. "Well then, I guess I'll be off now," he said, turning to leave. "It was nice meeting you…Itachi," he added, a small smile playing at the corners of his lips. And with a quick burst of energy, he teleported out of the place

'Still calling me that?' she thought to herself, giving a strange glance in the direction Gojo had disappeared. Itachi was left behind to ponder their brief encounter.

But her eyes snapped back to herself as she looked down and widened in horror. She was now dressed in an Akatsuki cloak and wearing a scratch ninja headband. Her nails were also polished. How the hell did he even do that to her unknowingly? Her cheeks flushed with rage as she took in her new appearance, and her face began to twist.

In a fit of frustration, she stomped her feet and clenched her fists.

A/N: Skill difference.

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After completing my exploration of Japan and returning to school, I arrived at the gate to find that the school day had already ended. Ai was dancing with her friends, and as I observed them, I then noticed a single crow perched on a nearby tree, watching me.

'Is Itachi still stalking?' Gojo mused to himself.

I donned my sunglasses and strode confidently towards the group of students where Ai Hayasaka was dancing with her friends. As I approached them, the sound of a crow's caw echoed through the air, causing the group to turn and look at me with a mixture of surprise and confusion.

Ignoring the noisy bird, I walked towards them. Ai noticed me and her face lit up with recognition. "Gojo! You're finally back," she exclaimed, but her expression soon turned nervous and angry. "Where have you been all this time?" she asked, her voice tinged with frustration.

Ai's two friends gaped at my appearance.

"Sup, Ai. I was in the bathroom," I replied, trying to sound casual. "But I'm back now. What are you guys up to?"

As I approached, Ai's friends welcomed me with open arms, eager to introduce themselves and talk about their plans for the weekend. The crow from earlier was still looming, its unrelenting gaze fixed on me with a sense of anger. I turned my head in its direction, but found only empty skies as it had vanished without a trace.

Ai's friends were all gathered around her, curious about her new friend. "So, how do you two know each other?" one of them asked, eyeing me with interest. After all they were aware Ai didn't have a single male friend.

"This is my boyfriend, Gojo," Ai said with a smile, introducing me to her friend.

I was caught off guard by her sudden declaration, but I quickly decided to play along. I leaned in and gave her a quick peck on the cheek, causing everyone to gasp and blush in embarrassment.

"I was the one who couldn't resist chasing after her and ended up confessing my feelings," Gojo said with a playful grin. Sharing the juicy information with Ai's two friends.

As I pulled back, Ai giggled and squeezed my arm. "See, I told you he was amazing," she said, winking at her friends.

The situation quickly flipped now that Ai's friends were teasing her relentlessly. Ai sighed and averted her gaze in embarrassment.

Ai quickly excused herself from her friends, apologizing and explaining that she had a date with Gojo. With a small smile and a wave goodbye, she hurriedly made her way out with Gojo.

Well, her friends whistled and cheered, impressed by her bravery and boldness.

Furious, she grabbed me by the arm and led me out of the school gates, our footsteps quickening as we made our way towards a nearby park.

Oh wait, what about Flone and Kaguya? Eh Shinomiya can pick them up.

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They both enjoyed the unexpected date and had a great time together.

As the sun began to set, Gojo and Ai strolled towards the Shinomiya residence, enjoying some music together with Ai's earbuds. Their hands occasionally brushed against each other, creating a spark of electricity. Suddenly, Gojo decided to just hold Ai's hand on the entire trip.

As they enjoyed Ai's music, Gojo couldn't resist the urge to share his own music with her. "Hey, want to listen to some of my music?" he asked.

"Naw, Flone warned me about your shit taste in music. Apparently, it's so bad that it could make anyone's ears bleed. So, no." Ai said bluntly, not holding back her opinion and making Gojo laugh at her straightforwardness.

Gojo's attention was suddenly caught by a catchy tune, and he turned to Ai with a curious expression. "Woah, this song is pretty fire. Who's the artist?" he asked.

Ai answered Gojo's question with a grin, "The title of the song is STAR☆T☆RAIN. It was from B-Komachi, a group that unfortunately disbanded a while back."

"Ahhhh, I was really into them and their fans," Ai added, with a hint of sadness in her voice. "Their ace and lead idol died shortly after a crazed fan attacked her. She even has the same name as me, Ai."

Gojo's curiosity was piqued. 'She has no last name? That's intriguing,' he thought.

"Hey, tell me more about this Ai." Gojo asked, a curious expression on his face.

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