Yuki's words made Satoshi momentarily doubt his own ears.
He stared into her eyes, trying to find a trace of sarcasm.
But unfortunately, Yuki's expression was dead serious—there wasn't the slightest sign that she was joking.
"Miss Tsukumo, there's quite an age gap between us. I don't think we're very compatible." Satoshi spoke gently, attempting to defuse the situation.
Satoshi glanced at his own body and suddenly felt powerless.
This kind of thing... wasn't right.
"It's fine. We sorcerers don't need to worry about that kind of thing."
Yuki clearly had already considered the future. Her determined tone left Satoshi at a loss for words.
"Miss Tsukumo, you can't just treat emotions like some kind of trade. Besides, this is our first meeting... we're not even familiar with each other yet."
Satoshi really didn't know how to deal with a girl as forward as Yuki.
And Yuki seemed to realize that this was where Satoshi struggled, so she became even more proactive.
"Then, Gojo Satoshi, do you think I'm pretty?"
She asked the question head-on, without a hint of subtlety.
Satoshi let out a bitter smile, fell silent for a few seconds, and finally nodded.
Yuki was undeniably one of the most striking women in the entire Jujutsu world.
"Then, am I your type? I don't have to be your only type, but at the very least, do I make you uncomfortable?"
Satoshi felt a bit helpless, but he still nodded.
"There's no discomfort."
Hearing his response, Yuki grinned happily.
"Then that's it! I'm beautiful, and I don't make you uncomfortable."
She leaned forward on the kotatsu table, closing the distance between them. Her breath lightly brushed against Satoshi's face, making it difficult for him to dodge.
"So, it shouldn't be a problem for you to help me with my research, right?"
Yuki had once been the kind of girl who would blush at the mention of this kind of topic. But now, without Toji's presence, it was like she had transformed into someone else entirely.
You're way too experienced with this kind of thing. You must be a veteran.
Isn't that contrast a bit too much?
Satoshi looked at her and thought, this future Special Grade Sorcerer truly gave off a massive contrast vibe.
"Miss Tsukumo, I don't have any issues with you personally, but I can't accept your request."
"As the first client of the Yorozuya, we do want to fulfill our first commission properly. But unfortunately, the Yorozuya can't help you with that."
Satoshi didn't dare to continue the topic of romance with Yuki. That was an area he wasn't good at. Besides, with his current age, it wasn't something he should be focused on.
Yuki was a bit disappointed to see Satoshi suddenly change the subject, but she wasn't willing to give up just yet.
Though her approach was somewhat direct, she believed that with her charm, this boy—who had the soul of a mature man—wouldn't be able to resist her.
Her competitiveness suddenly flared. Even though she had no dating experience, she'd at least seen how it was done.
Just now, while trying to persuade Satoshi, she had already completed a strategy for how to win him over.
A fierce fighting spirit ignited in Yuki's eyes.
She figured that Satoshi simply didn't know her well enough yet. If he saw her true strength, maybe the Six Eyes of the Gojo Clan would finally realize how valuable she was.
Being stared at like that by Yuki made Satoshi feel a chill run down his spine.
Is Yuki going to be mad because I rejected her?
When she first asked for a commission, I really just wanted to give her a reason to let me forge her Zanpakutō. If she asks me to do that, I'll agree. But anything else? I really can't accept.
"Gojo Satoshi, I know your standards are high."
No, my standards aren't as high as you think they are. Can we please not talk about this?
"But you probably don't realize that I, Tsukumo Yuki, am also really strong."
Don't say it—I know you're strong. You're going to be one of the strongest sorcerers in the future. Out of the four Special Grades, who would dare say you aren't strong?
"I know your Zanpakutō is incredible. You even forged a flame-type Zanpakutō that can change the weather!"
Don't even bring that up. It's all pain and tears. Ryūjin Jakka is useless now. It's basically just a really sharp fire stick... This is way too hard.
"You're already famous in the jujutsu world. But I, Tsukumo Yuki, definitely won't lose to you in the future! Gojo Satoshi, it's really not easy to find a girlfriend like me!"
I already know that without you saying it, but seriously... now's not the time for me to be thinking about relationships. Let's just get back to business. If you need me to forge a Zanpakutō, that's totally fine...
Seeing Satoshi just staring at her and staying silent, Yuki grew a bit annoyed. She'd already taken the initiative, and yet Satoshi could still remain so calm?