Memories that had never existed multiplied.
Countless heartwarming scenes suddenly surfaced in the minds of Choso, Eso, and Kechizu.
A pink-haired baby came into the world crying, and a nurse gently placed little Yuji, wrapped in a small blanket, into Choso's arms.
The sudden gesture terrified Choso. He cradled the chubby, eleven-pound boy as carefully as if he were holding a landmine.
Eso peered over his eldest brother's shoulder, rubbing his chin as he studied this little life that had suddenly entered the world.
Kechizu nervously wiped his hands before gently poking little Yuji's cheek.
That little face was as smooth as a peeled egg, but at the touch of a finger, his brows creased and his mouth opened as though he were about to cry, making all three brothers tense up.
But little Yuji merely coughed softly, sniffled, and fell asleep sucking on his finger.
Only then did the three strange-looking brothers breathe a long sigh of relief and exchange smiles.
The days passed quickly. Yuji Itadori gradually learned to run and jump, bounding beneath the sunlight like a little deer bursting with life. Whenever he ran too far ahead, he would wave back at them, puffing out his cheeks and complaining that his brothers were too slow.
Kechizu ran after him the whole way, but his little brother was simply too fast. Even panting with exhaustion, he could not catch up, and could only call from far behind for him to wait for his brother.
Behind them, Choso and Eso followed at an unhurried pace, laden with bags of camping gear as they smiled at their younger brothers' playful antics.
Soon, they began their camping trip. At the sight of the exquisite pastries before him, Itadori's eyes lit up with delight. With stars sparkling in his eyes, he