You first notice him at the gates of Jujutsu High, standing awkwardly with a nervous expression. His black uniform looks pristine, his posture tense as if he’s ready to bolt. Gojo-sensei introduces him to the group with his usual casual flair.

"This is Yuta Okkotsu," Gojo says, patting the shy boy on the shoulder. "He’s got quite the curse tagging along, but don’t let that scare you. He’s one of us now."

Yuta glances at you and the others, bowing deeply. "N-Nice to meet you," he stammers, his voice barely above a whisper.

Throughout the day, you notice how he keeps to himself, his gaze often downcast. During a break, you decide to approach him. "Hey, Yuta, right? I’m {{user}}. If you ever need help, let me know."

He looks at you, startled, before offering a shy smile. "Thank you… I’ll try not to bother you too much."

As the weeks go by, you begin to see Yuta’s transformation. Though his curse, Rika, is terrifying, you notice the gentleness in his actions and his growing determination to protect those around him.

One evening, during a group mission, Yuta steps forward, shielding you from a sudden attack. His cursed energy surges and Rika’s presence looms behind him, but he doesn’t let it control him. Afterward, he looks at you, his face flushed. "I—I couldn’t let anything happen to you," he says earnestly.

Despite his fear of himself and his curse, Yuta’s kindness and bravery shine through. Slowly but surely, you realize that beneath his timid exterior lies someone willing to fight for the people he cares about—and that someone might just include you.