Transmigrated Become Sukuna, but the host is Yukinoshita Yukino?

Shinjuku, Tokyo – August 8th. 

Two large barriers suddenly appeared in Shinjuku, Tokyo, causing a massive outbreak of Cursed Spirits. Among them were two Special-Grade Cursed Spirits. 

Death toll (including missing persons): 786. 

Injured: 2,489. 

Jujutsu Sorcerer casualties: 12 dead. 

One Special-Grade Sorcerer—deceased. 

One Special-Grade Sorcerer—missing. 

This incident is suspected to be another Night Parade of a Hundred Demons, launched by a Cursed Spirit Manipulation user. 

Last recorded Night Parade perpetrator: Special-Grade Cursed User, Suguru Geto. 

Jujutsu High's barriers were breached. 

Stolen items: Six of Sukuna's Special-Grade Cursed Fingers, Special-Grade Cursed Object: Cursed Womb: Nine Phases. 

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Inside Yukino Yukinoshita's apartment, Lin Qi was slumped on the couch, mindlessly playing video games. 

To be honest, playing alone was just too boring. 

He had invited Hachiman to play some multiplayer games like Monster Hunter before, but Hachiman had only sighed with envy and said: 

"I don't even have a console at home." 

Once Yukino gets back, I'll make her play with me.

Before Yukinoshita could return, her call came first. 

"What is it?" 

"Um… what are you doing right now?" 

"Being bored." 

"Then… do you want to go to the fireworks festival together?" 

Yukinoshita Yukino extended the invitation, and Hayashizaki happily agreed. 

"Sure, where are you? I'll come find you now." 

But the black-haired girl didn't answer directly. 

"Let's meet in front of the station." 

Hayashizaki chuckled. 

"Ah, you want to make it feel more special, huh? Alright, got it." 

After setting the time, Hayashizaki changed into a fresh outfit and headed to the station. To respect Yukino's little sense of ritual, he chose to walk, taking in the street view along the way. 

… 

"So, wouldn't it have been easier to just meet at the festival? Why bother coming to the station first?" 

At the train station, Hikigaya Hachiman stood alone on the platform, as usual wearing a white T-shirt with a "I ❤️ Chiba" design and sports shorts. 

His dull, lifeless fish-like eyes lazily scanned the passing crowds. Hands in his pockets, slightly hunched over, he gave off the impression of a suspicious character up to no good. The wary glances from passersby only made him look even more like a potential criminal. 

A few girls in yukatas even reached into their bags, ready to call the station security at any moment. 

Originally, Hikigaya Hachiman was supposed to come with his sister, Komachi, but she had suddenly bailed at the last minute, using exam prep as an excuse to ditch Yuigahama Yui's invitation. 

And now, he was left to endure the judgmental stares of strangers all by himself. 

After scrolling through his phone for a while, hurried footsteps cut through the surrounding noise and reached his ears. 

Sensing something, Hikigaya Hachiman lifted his gaze from his phone and looked toward the staircase leading to the platform. 

The first thing that caught his eye was a familiar shade of pink. Then came a vibrant yellow yukata, and finally, the generous curves wrapped within it—so much so that the orange maple leaf patterns on the fabric seemed distorted by the pressure. 

"Sorry, sorry! I was rushing to get ready and ended up running late!" 

Yuigahama Yui, slightly out of breath, hurried toward Hikigaya Hachiman, her wooden sandals clacking against the tiled floor. 

"Did you wait long?" 

She bent forward slightly, hands resting on her knees, and looked up at him with an apologetic yet adorable smile. 

"O-Oh… not really." 

Hikigaya Hachiman stammered, and as he noticed the faint pink blush on her cheeks, his own face started heating up too. 

Quickly averting his gaze, he repeatedly reminded himself to stay calm.

That was close. If a regular high school guy was looked at like that by a girl, he'd definitely end up falling for her. But as someone who's long been familiar with the ways of solitude, I would never make such a mistake!

"Well, that's good. Ehehe..." 

Yuigahama Yui regained her composure, straightened up, and nervously clutched the sleeves of her yukata. She then spoke slowly, "So, how do I look?"

"Huh? Oh... your yukata looks really nice." Hikigaya Hachiman awkwardly scratched his cheek and gave a forced compliment, then quickly changed the subject, "Now that we're here, shall we go?"

"Yeah!" Yuigahama Yui nodded eagerly.

The fireworks festival was going to be held by the river, and the two of them were preparing to take the train from Inage station to Hanamigawa district.

However, just then, a familiar voice reached their ears, and Hikigaya Hachiman immediately froze, his hairs standing on end.

"Huh? Isn't that the dead-fish-eyed guy?"

With his sharp eyes, Hayashizaki quickly spotted Hikigaya Hachiman and Yuigahama Yui in the crowd. Mainly, it was Hikigaya's obvious aura of neglect that made him stand out—his guilty, shifty expression made it impossible to miss.

Hikigaya Hachiman stiffly turned around like a puppet, and the familiar face of Hayashizaki came into view.

Why does it feel like I keep running into Hayashizaki?

Are you some kind of NPC that refreshes near me?

He silently shouted in his mind, but his mouth awkwardly pulled into a forced smile, "Hayashizaki-sensei, what a coincidence, you're here too?"

"Oh, I arranged to meet Yukinoshita here, and we were going to watch the fireworks together." Hayashizaki walked up to them, glanced at the girl in a light yellow yukata, and raised an eyebrow. "Looks like you two are here for the same reason."

"Hello, Hayashizaki-sensei."

Yuigahama Yui greeted him respectfully. Ever since she found out about Hayashizaki's teaching job during summer camp, she had become much more formal around him.

"Hello." Hayashizaki responded with a smile, "No need to be so formal. Just treat me like Yukinoshita's friend."

His gentle words sounded like a trap to Hikigaya Hachiman.

If I really treated Hayashizaki like I treat my other peers, it'd definitely end with some painful, Spartan-like training session!

"Since we're all going to the fireworks, why don't we wait together? You two aren't in a hurry, are you?" Hayashizaki teased, "Or am I interrupting you guys?"

"No, no! Of course not!" Yuigahama Yui blushed slightly, shaking her head like a rattling drum. "It's actually more fun when there are more people around!"

"The fireworks festival itself is already lively enough. If anything, it's too lively," Hikigaya Hachiman muttered under his breath.

I just want to go home.

Yukinoshita Yukino didn't make them wait for long. A few minutes later, she appeared before them, looking completely different from usual.

Her black hair, reaching down to her waist, was pulled up and fastened with a silver hairpin, exposing her graceful, pale neck. Loose strands of hair framed her face, accentuating her soft features.

She, who usually appears bare-faced, rarely wears makeup, but today, she had applied a light makeup. The soft pink eyeshadow added a touch of maturity and charm to her look. Her lips, covered with lip gloss, looked like sweet strawberry jelly, sparkling with a faint shine.

The girl wore a blue yukata with a light-colored gardenia flower pattern scattered across it. Her delicate neck peeked out, revealing her smooth skin. The dark waistband was tied just right, outlining her slender waist. On her feet were wooden sandals, showing off her cute, soft pink toes.

With the arrival of the girl, who looked like a snow fairy, everything at the station seemed to fade, becoming the green leaves that complemented the flowers.

When Yukinoshita Yukino saw the casually dressed but still graceful black-haired young man, her eyes lit up. Her bright navy blue eyes, set against the deep blue yukata, seemed to reflect the mountains and lakes in the sky.

"Wow! Yukino, you look so beautiful today!" Yuigahama Yui exclaimed, her eyes sparkling.

"Hikigaya, and Yuigahama..." Yukinoshita Yukino blinked in surprise when she saw the two club members. She then glanced at the black-haired young man with a questioning look.

"We ran into each other by chance," Hayashizaki explained. "They're also going to the fireworks festival, so I suggested we go together."

"I see." Yukinoshita Yukino nodded understandingly, then approached and handed him the gift bag she was holding.

"What's this?" Hayashizaki asked, taking the bag with a puzzled expression.

"A gift," the girl said, her lips curling into a subtle smile, exuding a natural, graceful charm. "It's to thank you for always helping me."

"Then I'll accept it." Hayashizaki didn't hesitate and opened the bag. Inside was a white yukata set, neatly packed in a box.

He couldn't help but laugh softly. "You're giving me a yukata, but you're wearing one yourself?"

Although yukatas are a type of kimono, they are much cheaper, and kimonos are much more formal. Plus, they're more complicated to wear.

In Ryoumen Sukuna's memory, a white-haired servant with a bob cut, whose gender was hard to tell, would always help him put on his clothes.

"Do you want me to wear this to the fireworks festival with you?" Hayashizaki asked.

A faint blush appeared on her cheeks, even coloring her ears pink. Yukinoshita Yukino nodded gently. "I-I'd be happy if you would."

"Then you should know that wearing a kimono is a hassle," he said with a helpless smile.

Before he could finish his sentence, Yukinoshita Yukino quickly responded, "I can help you."

"...Yukinon, you're so bold," Yuigahama Yui, who had been temporarily ignored but was happy to watch, whispered into Hikigaya Hachiman's ear.

However, how could her words escape Yukinoshita Yukino's sharp senses?

The blush spread further, reaching her pale neck, tinting it with a soft pink. "No, what I meant was..." 

Realizing that the more she tried to explain, the more complicated it got, the black-haired girl tightly pressed her lips together and fell silent.

"Alright, alright, wait for me here."

Hayashizaki said with a smile, holding a bag as he walked toward the station's restroom.

A moment later, the young man with black hair, now fully dressed in a yukata and wearing wooden sandals, returned to stand before the group. Yukinoshita Yukino was once again struck by the timeless beauty he exuded, which transcended gender.

What? You ask where the wooden sandals came from?

He traded a few points with wooden sandals for them.

The gifts from Yukinoshita's family naturally didn't need any extra praise in terms of price or quality. The comfortable and smooth white satin accentuated his tall, slender frame. The lower garment of his yukata swayed with his steps, and the loose sleeves lifted slightly to reveal his strong forearms.

The pattern on the yukata was also a light golden color, featuring gardenias, adding a touch of elegance to his appearance.

The gardenia symbolizes eternal love and lifelong commitment.

"Let's go." Hayashizaki said with a slight smile, pulling Yukinoshita Yukino out of her distracted thoughts.

She stepped forward to adjust his collar, smoothing out the wrinkles, then nodded with satisfaction. "As expected, white really suits you."

The four of them then boarded the train to Hanakawa Riverside.

The sky gradually darkened, and the dusk turned into a deep shade of black, with the sun and moon shining together at this moment.

"The fireworks festival starts at 7:30, so we still have about half an hour. What should we do? Go home?" Hikigaya Hachiman glanced at the time and then looked around at the crowds.

"No way! Why are you so quick to suggest going home?" The girl with the bun in her hair complained loudly. "And Komachi sent me a list of things she wants to buy."

She pulled out her phone and opened the email Komachi had sent.

The first few items were normal, until the last one: "Precious memories of watching the fireworks together! Priceless!"

What an embarrassing message. My brother is going to be ashamed, alright!

Hikigaya Hachiman thought to himself.

"Then let's just wander around for now? Hayashizaki-sensei and Yukinoshita-san, what do you think?" Hikigaya Hachiman turned around to ask, but neither of them answered—both of them had already disappeared.

If it were anyone else, Hikigaya Hachiman might have felt a little sad. But since it was Hayashizaki and Yukinoshita Yukino who had slipped away without saying anything, he only felt a sense of relief.

"Did they get separated?" Yuigahama Yui also noticed that the two were missing. She blinked and then turned to smile shyly at Hikigaya Hachiman. "Should we just walk around for now? We can contact them later."

"Alright."

Both of them had their own thoughts and didn't bring up the idea of reuniting just yet.

The area near the river was bustling, with various food stalls setting up makeshift booths. Fresh ingredients were being prepared, and the chopping sound of knives hitting cutting boards filled the air. The calls and chatter of people greeting one another echoed, creating a lively atmosphere that made the preparations feel full of energy.

The long strings of lanterns were raised, and the lights spread across the streets, coloring the scene with their warm glow.

The light, crisp sound of footsteps could be heard nonstop as Hayashizaki and Yukinoshita Yukino walked side by side through the crowd. Each of them held an ice pop, taking a bite, and the cold sweetness spread across their mouths, driving away the summer night's heat.

"There are so many people. Be careful, don't get lost," Hayashizaki said with a sigh.

In his memories, it had been a long time since he experienced such a lively atmosphere. He didn't like going out during holidays. Even when he did, it was just crowds of people with no festive feeling, only heat and frustration.

As for the more cheerful holidays like the New Year, as he grew older, they lost their charm. What remained were the practical worries of daily life, and even had to endure nonsense like being forced to take time off.

The lively holiday atmosphere now only existed in his childhood memories, shining brightly despite being buried under the weight of reality.

In the crowd, a man accidentally bumped into Lin Qi's shoulder. The man was hit hard, but still forced a smile and apologized. As Hayashizaki stopped for a moment, the black-haired girl, slightly behind him, was about to be swept away by the crowd.

Before any panic could rise in her heart, a hand reached through the crowd and firmly grabbed Yukinoshita Yukino's soft, cool hand, pulling her back to the side of the black-haired young man.

Hayashizaki shrugged, looking unsurprised. "See, I told you it's easy to get separated."

Warmth passed between their hands, growing warmer.

"Stay close," he said, holding her hand gently.

"Mm," Yukinoshita Yukino nodded softly, her face glowing red under the warm lantern light.

They continued walking forward, and suddenly, Hayashizaki stopped. He bought two shiny apple candies, handed one to the girl beside him, and smiled. "I've only seen these in anime before. Never thought I'd get to eat one today."

"Hayashizaki-kun, you've never had apple candy?" Yukinoshita Yukino thanked him and asked curiously.

"No, never," he replied, taking a bite of the apple candy. The taste reminded him of candied fruit. After breaking through the ice shell, there was a sweet and sour fruit syrup inside.

"It's not bad," Hayashizaki commented.

They passed by a goldfish scooping booth, a classic game that never went out of style at fireworks festivals and fairs.

Seeing Yukinoshita Yukino eyeing the booth eagerly, Hayashizaki led her over.

"500 yen per try," the smiling vendor, wearing a white headscarf, said warmly.

After paying, Hayashizaki handed Yukinoshita Yukino a thin paper net.

Looking at the fat goldfish swimming peacefully in the white tank, one couldn't help but wonder if this thin paper net could really support the weight of these cute little creatures, especially considering how they would squirm and twist around.

And the answer was obvious. 

With a splash, the black-and-white goldfish broke through the paper and plopped back into the water. Its tail swayed slightly, as if mocking the girl's failure. 

Yukinoshita Yukino's expression became serious. After paying another 500 yen, she tried again. This time, she didn't hesitate. Her hand shot out like lightning, trying to use inertia to flick the fish into the blue plastic container—the one that marked success—before the paper tore. 

But she still failed. The fat fish suddenly leaped, splashing water everywhere, and bounced back into the white plastic tub. 

This splash was even bigger, almost like a Filipino diver making a dramatic entry into the water. 

Hayashizaki couldn't stand it anymore. He paid, took the paper scoop, strengthened it with cursed energy, and started flipping the goldfish into the air. After spinning the fat black-and-white fish around until it was completely dizzy, he finally tossed it into the blue plastic box. 

The shop owner was stunned. 

What kind of technique was that? 

While wondering if something was wrong with his scoops, he packed the goldfish into a plastic bag and handed it to Yukinoshita Yukino. But she shook her head, refusing. 

She only wanted to challenge herself—she had no interest in keeping a goldfish. 

And so, the shop owner happily pocketed an easy 1,500 yen. 

"That was cheating, Hayashizaki-kun." 

After leaving the goldfish stall, Yukinoshita Yukino sounded slightly displeased. 

"Just answer this—did I catch it or not?" 

"Are you really the kind of person who can't accept losing?" 

"If I can win, why should I lose? Using cursed energy is part of my skill set." 

The two bickered as they walked. The night deepened, dusk had fully faded away, and a cool evening breeze blew from the riverside, revealing stars among the scattered clouds. 

It was almost time for the fireworks festival to begin. 

By the riverside, most of the best viewing spots were already taken, but Yukinoshita Yukino didn't seem worried. "Let's contact Yuigahama and the others." 

"No need. They're right there." Hayashizaki pointed to a spot where Hikigaya Hachiman and Yuigahama Yui stood in the crowd, looking a bit uncomfortable with the packed space. 

"Then let's go." 

This time, it was Yukinoshita Yukino who grabbed Hayashizaki's hand and led him forward. She only let go when they reached the two, naturally clasping her hands behind her back. 

"Ah! Yukino! I was just wondering where you two disappeared to—I was about to call you!" Yuigahama Yui's face lit up with excitement when she saw them. 

"It's almost time to start. I'll take you to the paid viewing area," Yukinoshita Yukino said. 

"P-paid viewing area?"

"Don't worry, it's free for us. After all, my father is a county councilor."

Yukinoshita Yukino said calmly.

"U-Upper-class society, huh…" Yuigahama Yui gasped in amazement.

The black-haired girl simply smiled faintly without commenting.

She led the group to the paid area, where there were noticeably fewer tourists. The air felt fresh again, and aside from designated seating, there were also drink and snack stands.

"Ohh, this is way livelier than I expected~!"

A charming voice rang out behind them. Yukinoshita Haruno waved a folding fan as she gracefully walked over.

The moment she spotted Hayashizaki in his white kimono, her eyes lit up. She quickened her pace, stopped in front of him, then circled around, taking a good look. Clicking her tongue in admiration, she said, 

"Wow, seeing it in person is even better than in pictures."

"It suits you! Yukino's effort in picking it out wasn't wasted." H

aruno nodded approvingly.

"Nee-san!" The black-haired girl gave her sister a long look. "Shouldn't you be entertaining guests?"

"Oh, come on, let me sneak in a little break." Haruno pouted slightly. "I've been working hard this whole time, you know."

Yukinoshita Yukino had long since given up trying to control her sister, so she let her stay. Besides, things had already gone beyond her expectations—Hikigaya and Yuigahama were already here, so adding Haruno didn't make much of a difference.

The five of them sat together on a long bench, gazing out at the shimmering Hanakawa River.

The next moment, a streak of fire shot into the sky and exploded, blooming into dazzling fireworks.

As if that first burst had been the signal, fireworks from along the riverbank launched one after another, streaking across the night sky like shooting stars flying in reverse, lighting up the darkness in brilliant displays.

The colorful fireworks reflected off the crowd below, making everything glow. Amid the loud bursts of fireworks, Yukinoshita Yukino quietly leaned closer to the black-haired young man beside her. She glanced sideways, watching the reflection of the fireworks in his eyes.

Cheers and laughter blended into the rumbling sounds, marking the farewell to summer.

Suddenly, Hayashizaki's phone vibrated in his hand.

It was a call.

The caller ID read: Ijichi Kiyotaka.

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