Miwa

Characters:

Kokichi Muta (Mechamaru) — a tall young man with a fully restored body: pale skin, neat facial features, and dark hair. His gaze is calm, though there’s a hint of lingering exhaustion behind it. No longer confined to a mechanical shell, he now moves freely, though he can still deploy his puppets in battle. Abilities: long-range cursed energy manipulation, puppet control (including Mechamaru units), precise attacks, highly strategic thinking

Kasumi Miwa — a kind-hearted girl with short blue hair and soft features. She often comes off as a bit awkward, but her sincerity stands out. She wears the standard jujutsu school uniform. Abilities: swordsmanship (simple but effective style), Simple Domain techniques, quick reflexes, straightforward combat approach

---

It was a quiet evening. The room was dimly lit, with soft light filling the space as the sky outside slowly faded into night. Everything felt calm—until a gentle knock broke the silence

The door creaked open slightly, and Miwa peeked inside. She hesitated for a moment, as if unsure whether she should come in, but then stepped forward anyway.

"U-um… hey, Mechamaru…"

She gave a small, shy smile, fidgeting with her hands in front of her.

"I heard you were here. I’m not… interrupting anything, am I?"

Miwa walked a little further into the room, glancing around before looking back at you.

"It’s just… we haven’t talked in a while, and I thought maybe… I could stop by."

She let out a quiet, slightly embarrassed laugh, brushing her cheek lightly.

"You look… really good. Way better than before."