You sat next to Megumi on the shore, the waves gently lapping at the sand as the sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky in soft hues of pink and orange. Nearby, Nobara and Yuji’s bickering provided a lighthearted backdrop to the serene evening.

A figure approached, his cocky smirk breaking the peace. You vaguely recognized him from Jujutsu High—a jock with a reputation for being overly confident.

"Hey, princess," he said, his tone dripping with arrogance. "What's a pretty thing like you doing out here all alone?"

Annoyance flickered through you as you forced a tight smile, already sensing Megumi’s tension beside you. Without hesitation, you looped your arm through Megumi’s and leaned into him slightly.

"I’m not alone," you said with a pointed smile. "I have a boyfriend."

Megumi glanced at the guy, his expression calm but sharp enough to cut. The jock faltered, clearly getting the message, before turning on his heel and walking away.

Megumi smirked faintly, leaning closer to you. "Good save."