Once Sukuna saw that Choso had fallen into line, he withdrew his killing intent and, at Yuji's urging, switched back with him.
Back in control, Itadori looked at Choso, who stood frozen in place, with some concern.
"Choso... right? Are you okay?"
Choso replied with a blank expression.
"...I'm... fine."
...He doesn't look fine, but let's just pretend he is? Itadori thought.
He turned to Eso and Kechizu, who stood farther back-
He was a little curious. This was the first time he had seen conscious incarnated vessels other than himself and Tsumiki.
Their appearances didn't bother him much. After all, he saw even stranger curses every day. He had already grown used to this incredible world.
Itadori gave the two a friendly smile. Incarnated vessels were human too, no different from him at heart. Besides, he had barged into their home unannounced. Choso had acted in self-defense, so even if he had gotten hurt, he couldn't blame anyone else.
Then he noticed the spaghetti on the dining table in front of them-
Shock instantly filled his eyes-
"You were eating?! S-sorry for interrupting!"
Itadori hurriedly pressed his palms together. How awkward! Mealtime is the worst time to bother people!
After a moment's hesitation, he fished a few pieces of the premium chocolate he usually kept for Sukuna out of his pocket and placed them on the table.
There. A belated gift for my hosts.
Sukuna: [...???]
-Did you ask me before giving away my candy?
Itadori immediately whispered reassurances to his Sukuna. He would buy more as soon as they got back-ten boxes!
Everything that needed saying had been said, and Sukuna had even established a binding vow just to be safe. After thinking it over, Itadori felt there was probably nothing left to worry about.
He stepped