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"Just like the day that i met you, the day i thought forever
said that you'll love me, but that'll last for never
Its cold outside like when you walked out my life
Why you walk out my liiiiiife?"
Chuuya sang quietly as he made his way to the Boss' office to collect the details for his new mission . He moved his hands just like the girl he saw in the video earlier, mimicking her gestures on the beat of the song. It was quite catchy to be honest. Chuuya had recently downloaded an app called tiktok and had gotten quite addicted. He made and account and named it birdie_69 in memory of Albatross, he surely would've loved the app. But Chuuya wouldnt dare to ever speak of it in public.
Chuuya knocked twice on the door before entering, he bowed to the Boss out of respect and sat on the velvet armchair like he always did. It was always an unspoken rule, which chair belonged to Ane-san, him and Boss.
"Good evening Chuuya-kun , how are you today ? Elise-chan please lower the volume of whatever you're listening to"
"Im good Boss, is that drivers licence ?"
"Yess it is !!!! ur so much cooler than stupid Rintarou !"
"How do you know that Chuuya-kun- you know what.....ah nevermind" Mori sighed, fiddling with his scalpel. He was too tired for games today, his age seemed to have been catching up with him so he got straight to the point.
"So your mission this time is a long term one, you are to infiltrate a college. Apparently a high end criminal is there disguised as one of the professors, he has grey eyes, long hair, wears earmuffs and his ability is quite useful. i trust you to complete this mission."
"So you basically want me to go to a place filled with barely matured teenagers and look for an old man disguised as a professor in a sea of thousands?" That description reminded him of someone but he chose to ignore it.
"Yes :)" Mori said with an innocent looking smile while he scrolled through the playlist Elise listened to.
"Why me though ? Do i have to study and shit too ?!" Chuuya was confused but also secretly excited since he had never met and made friends with people his age before excluding a certain someone. The prospect of going to college repelled him at first but he had warmed up to it over time, realising he might not get thte chance to go to college. But here he was getting a golden ticket to college
"Because you are the only one with the right age, Kouyou-kun, Hirotsu-san and I are too old while Akutagawa-kun is too young so you are the perfect option. And you need not worry about your studies since I, Kouyou-kun and Hirotsu-san will help you out if needed."
"Oh well okay then Boss, ill get ready for the mission...when do i have to go ?"
"Oh your classes start from tomorrow 8am to 5pm with brakes in between, you may choose what major you want to take."
"What major i want to take......-" Chuuya tilted his head, not a thought behind those eyes. He knew colleges were for studying and he was quite into studying, but never having proper schooling held him back from understanding the ways of college life.
"Oh boy we have a lot to go through..... before that do you mind telling me why this song won't play it is only showing a girl with her tongue out, how vulgar......." mori made a face as he tapped the screen like a typical boomer.
Chuuya had never done this before, yet it felt almost "natural" as he sat between Mori and Kouyou and studied the list of possible majors and minors. They ultimately decided to major in physics and minor in biochemistry. He was proficient at physics on his own, and Mori could assist in biochemistry. Soon after, Chuuya started to nod off. His head drooped and landed on Kouyou's shoulder. She looked over at him with gentle eyes, putting her arm around his shoulder and her hand on his head, concealing his face with the sleeve of her kimono. Later that morning, Chuuya mysteriously awoke in his own room.
It was 6:30 am and Chuuya was ready with his small bag pack and silver wristwatch he received from Mori which had various features in it.
His whole wardrobe was rearranged and he was now wearing a maroon shirt, black pants. A small silver chain with a amethyst rock pendant on it, it wasn't too big and looked elegant. Of coarse he refused to remove his hat but he looked classy overall.
He was standing at the Port Mafia gate, about to leave for college, when he heard small sniffles, which turned out to be from Kouyou. Chuuya spluttered in embarrassment as she said that she was happy to see her little lad mature and move on to college. Boss, Elise, Kouyou, Akutagawa and members of the black lizard squad, were all waving with varying levels of enthusiasm at the gate. He felt like a kid attending his first day of school.
He walked to the bus stop and waited there for the bus to come. He chose to purchase a coffee at a neighbouring café after realising he was 20 minutes early. With his coffee in hand, he boarded the bus and took a seat next to the window. He bounced his leg in anticipation. Since he would be meeting and conversing with people his own age, he was really more anxious about the college experience than the actual mission.
Chuuya quietly examined everyone on the bus, from elderly folks to little children to college students, until his eyes caught those of an elderly woman. She smiled at him with warmth evident in her eyes, and Chuuya was unsure of what to do. Except for Mori, whose smile was creepy, he had never been on the receiving end of other people's smiles. He attempted to return a little smile of his own, and it seemed like that the lady was almost proud of him for attempting. His cheeks reddened and he averted his gaze.
Looking outside the window he realised there was still time till he reached college so he pulled out his headphones and started listening to a playlist he made specifically for the 30 minute bus ride.
He decided to open his texts, not expecting much but he found quite a lot of messages...
Ane-san : Did you take you water bottle and fruit box?
Ane-san : If anyone touches you forcefully, kick them in the face.
Ane-san : Good luck lad.
Chuuya : yes i did Ane-san and sure ill break their face. Thanks.
Dracula : Good luck on your first day Chuuya-kun, Elise-chan✨conveys her wishes as well.
Dracula : Don't be afraid to erase people if they trouble you👍
Chuuya : sure...thanks Boss
Sm00th Criminals
HEROtsu : Good luck Chuuya-san.
My Figs : Good luck, Chuuya-san.
Higucci : Good luck !!! :D
Chuuyan : What is with everyone wishing me luck ?!?!? it's not like I havent been on missions before ??? thanks tho or whatever
Higucci : I've heard college can be pretty scandalous Chuuya-senpai
Boss : Yes, don't get mixed with the bad crowd. 👎
Chuuyan : Bad crowd- ukw nvm im here ill cya later
Boss : hashtag confused #
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He got off the bus and threw his empty coffee cup in the bin, standing in front of the big gates of College he took a deep breath and started walking confidently to his first class which was Thermodynamics. There were 4 big buildings in the front, he walked into the second one. The hallways were long and filled to the brim with students. Some were in a hurry, others were leisurely strolling with their friends while the rest walked normally like him. He entered his first class and sat in the third row. He could hear two girls giggling and talking about him they were seated just behind him.
Class was to start in 5 minutes and the room was almost full when a pink haired student barged in apologizing profusely and sat beside him. He was wearing a pair of beige straight leg pants, a white shirt with only the collar and lower portion visible and a light brown half sleeve sweater. "Hello !! My name is Itadori Yuuji :D" "Nakahara Chuuya but please call me Chuuya" "Its a pleasure to meet you Chuuya !" Yuuji said with a happy smile which startled Chuuya a little but he masked it pretty quickly. He thought college students were supposed to be rude...or whatever.
The professor came in right after their introductions and instructed them to take out their books. "Turn to page 394" Chuuya's eyes widened as he heard the familiar voice and he hoped it wasn't who he thought it was. He looked up at lightning speed only to find Rimbaud shivering and looking at the class with a small smile. He was feeling a plethora of emotions all at once wasn't Rimbaud dead?! then how?-
After Yuuji nudged him back to reality, he would take care of this after class. Thermodynamics was not easy by any means but he liked it. The lecture ended and he turned to look at Yuuji
"Do you maybe want to walk to the next class together Chuuya ?? i believe we both have general physics after this."
"I actually wanted to talk to the professor save me a seat tho, thanks Itadori"
"Sure !! your welcome Chuu ;)"
"hey!!" the pink haired boy had bolted out the door by the time his brain processed the nickname.
He looked back at Rimbaud standing in the middle of the empty classroom
"Okay first of all WHAT THE FUCK"
"Ah Chuuya please mind your language, and i thought you would be happy to see me, i am your Early Birthday Present after all"
"Birthday?! what but i killed you?! how are you alive ? does Verlaine know? wait- there is no mission !!!! this was a set up but-" Chuuya rambled on, he was a mess of confusion and happiness all at once.
"Ah yes my dear child Moro-dono wanted to surprise you is all. Kouyou-kun thought this would be the perfect way to do so and about my death, i used my ability on myself, it can only be done once, so basically I had a spare life just lying around. Im dead but im manipulating my own dead body which makes me alive, lol."
"Did you just say 'lol' ?-" Chuuya was happier than ever, he quickly went and hugged Rimbaud with a watery smile but pulled back just as fast with a blush on his cheeks . "I have class so ill see you around i guess" He speed walked without looking back. Rimbaud gave a soft smile but then quickly grimaced because of the cold the air conditioning was causing him.
"Yo Itadori"
"Heyy Chuu, the professor hasn't come in yet so i was thinking we could chat, what are your majors n minors if u have any? i am a physics major with psychology as minor" Chuuya was surprised with just how friendly and warm Itadori was. Not used to making much conversation, Chuuya still decided to try.
"Dont call me that ! I major in physics same as you and my minor is biochem" Itadori grimaced "Thats a lotta studying , you must have big brains .... Chuu"
"Oh shut up you bubblegum" He whacked Itadori on the arm lightly. Itadori laughed making a small grin appear on Chuuya's face.
The professor came in and started the lecture. It was boring and Chuuya knew all that stuff since he'd studied this much on his own. Itadori passed him a note, "Do you play any sports?"
"the hell we're literally sitting besides each other pinky" Chuuya whispered to Itadori
Itadori facepalmed which produced a loud !pchak! sound, a few people looked their way which embarrassed Chuuya and he glared at his new found friend. "pspsps im sorry Ginger i was just asking if you had any hobbies like sports or something" "Well i have a black belt in all martial arts and i dont think i've ever tried a lot of sports, i like reading poetry as well"
"OO I have a black belt too !!!"
"for real ? in what, karate?"
"no, from Gucci ;)"
"You-"
Their first break began, it was currently 1o'clock and Itadori and Chuuya were sitting in a café discussing classes and comparing schedules. Yuuji had ordered a chocolate shake and a cherry chocolate cake while Chuuya had ordered a caramel macchiato to go with his fruit box.
Chuuya was eating the fruits but couldn't shake off the feeling of Yuuji watching him, he looked up at his companions sparkling eyes and decided to offer a cut up piece of watermelon. Yuuji looked elated and ate it straight from his spoon eyes sparkling. "dhis ij amwajing" Chuuya let out a small chuckle and continued eating.
"Anywaysss i was wondering if you would like to join the volleyball club with me ? :D"
"no."
"AAAwwww c'mon Chuuu dont be like that....You can be the setter or the libero, ive watched a volleyball anime recently and i feel like a professional volleyball player already"
"Noo wayy pinky, ive never played sports before and i-"
"Ill teach you !!! we can totally hang out after classes omg. ok so here's my number we can meet at Yamashita park at like 7? that fine with you? i have class now so i have to go but im excited to see you Chuu !!! ^^"
Chuuya spluttered, he was feeling overwhelmed. Itadori was so friendly to a stranger it surprised him. He couldnt make out if the boy was naive or really clever. He still didn't trust the other because he knew where that path led. Everyone he's trusted had left him one way or another. Nonetheless he deicded to make a gamble and add Itadori's number.
Chuuya : Hey its Chuuya
The reply came within seconds.
Pinky : Hey Chuuuuu (≧∇≦)ﾉ ~*
Pinky : I was thinking about going to the amusement park, you look like you need fun in ur life. we can meet at yamashita park and thenn go form there
Chuuya : The hell....
Chuuya : well okay ig dont make me regret it or ill kill you
Pinky : Lmfao sure <3 wyd?
Chuuya : bye.
Pinky : </3