Early that morning, the drowsy Little Fox felt a pair of warm hands pick him up.
He sniffed, recognized Sukuna San-san's familiar cursed energy, and buried his head, shifting into a comfortable position to keep sleeping. Only a sleepy mumble escaped his mouth.
Even he hadn't heard what he'd mumbled, but Sukuna answered with an "Mm." First, he wrapped Little Fox in a thick scarf, making sure no wind could get in. Then he went to the study to fetch the stack of New Year's cards Little Fox had mentioned and headed out with Uraume.
Little Fox had arranged to meet everyone at Jujutsu High at six yesterday. Gojo had prepared a teleportation array that would take them straight to a shrine he used to visit often. It was remote, quiet, and uncrowded, so they wouldn't have to spend hours packed into a queue in the freezing wind.
They reached Jujutsu High right on time, and Little Fox finally woke up.
He happily switched in and ran toward Itadori and the others waiting on the Playground, waving excitedly.
"We're here too! Let's go, let's go! ...Huh? Where's Gojo?"
Not seeing Gojo anywhere, White Noroi stopped rushing and slowed to a walk beside Itadori. His gaze swept over the others, and he was instantly stunned.
"K-K-K... Kugisaki! You're actually wearing a kimono!"
This was the first time he'd ever seen this tomboy in a kimono!
Kugisaki: "..."
What? Couldn't a gorgeous girl like her wear a kimono?
She gave him a dangerously sweet smile. "Yep. Does it look good?"
Tsumiki had helped her choose the kimono. That morning, she'd also braided a section of her hair across the side and done her makeup.
If he dared say she didn't look good... Behind her back, her hand had already quietly picked up