Chapter Text
It was just another normal mission.
Ichiji had explained that a building near the outskirts of Tokyo had been invaded by some grade 3 and 4 curses and they had reports of a grade 2 curse, so Yuji, Kugisaki and Fushiguro were sent to exorcize them before they formed a nest and began to attract grade 1 curses or, in the worst case scenario, a special one.
Since it was a building with a surprising 6 floors, the first-year students decided to split up, Nobara would take the first and second floors, since she claimed she didn't want to climb too many stairs, Fushiguro would take the third and fourth floors and Yuji would take the last floors.
Everything was fine, Yuji began to exorcize the curses without any problems, he found 3 grade 4 and 5 grade 3 curses, he then heard Fushiguro's dogs from afar and the resonance of Kugisaki's nails and knew that their fight must be intense.
He thought that since it was best to finish going through the last floor and then go help his friends if necessary.
So Yuji walked, the last floor only had a single curse and Yuji was going to exorcize it when he realized that the curse was not focusing on him, but on something behind it.
Hearing a cry, Yuji moved quickly and then dealt with the curse.
Immediately the creature turned into flames and disappeared and Yuji was then able to look at the source of the sound and he gasped.
In a basket there was a baby that must have been almost 1 year old and it was crying.
Yuji was shocked and wanted to ask himself why there was a baby there and then he quickly put the thought aside and crouched down carefully.
Yuji put on his best smile and faced the baby.
With a calm and careful voice, Yuji called the baby.
Hi, little friend, how are you? - Yuji said tenderly.
The baby then looked at Yuji, but despite the crying having subsided he was still sobbing heavily.
Monsters. - said the child with a tearful voice.
Yuji continued smiling, without ever wavering, always keeping his gaze on the baby.
I scared the monsters away, they won't come anymore, everything is fine now, you are safe. - said Yuji calmly.
The baby then looked around and then at Yuji and finally stopped crying.
Yuji celebrated internally for this.
Why don't you come with me? - said Yuji calmly.
The baby looked at Yuji and then raised his arms and Yuji felt his smile grow.
Do you want me to carry you? Fine. - said Yuji.
So Yuji carefully carried the baby.
Now in his lap Yuji could look at the baby carefully.
He had blond hair with pink tips and heterochromatic eyes, a beautiful blue eye and a golden eye that rivaled his own.
Yuji felt the baby hold his uniform tightly and start to smell it a little, which made him hug him a little and gently stroke his two-colored hair.
It was then that Yuji noticed some papers in the basket, and Yuji carefully picked them up and read them.
There was a birth certificate with only the child's name and date of birth, and a note.
"I would like to say that I'm asking for forgiveness, but I'm not.
This child was a mistake and my family was forcing me to raise her. Her father doesn't want anything to do with her since he's married to another woman and they have a family. I honestly don't give a damn. I saved up money and I'm leaving the country and I don't want to have anything to do with this brat.
I'm leaving him there for whoever wants him.
He doesn't have my last name, nor his father's.
Whoever wants one can give him one.
His name is only Haruki because my mother insisted.
And if you try to look for my family, give up.
They recently died in an accident.
That thing in your hands is alone.
It is your problem.
Good luck.”
Yuji saw red.
He looked at the certificate and it really was just Haruki name written, nothing else.
No mother's name, no father's name, no contact information, nothing.
Just the name and date of birth.
Haruki 12/25/2017
Yuji looked at the baby and then feeling a warmth in his chest he kissed the top of his head while he took the documents and the note and arranged the baby on his lap.
It's okay, Haru, I'll protect you. - Yuji said.
It was then that the baby raised his arms and held Yuji's face who gave the child a big warm smile.
It was then that the child dropped the bomb.
Mama. - said the child with a big smile.
Yuji knew he had to correct the baby, but just from the note he knew that this baby probably didn't know what parental warmth and affection were, so he decided to go with the flow.
He simply smiled even more and leaned his face even closer to the baby and lightly kissed his hands.
Yes, Haru, mommy is here. - Yuji said affectionately.
Haruki immediately brightened and began to rub himself against Yuji's chest, who adjusted him and covered him with the blanket from the basket and decided to leave with the child from that place.
Yuji went down the building carefully looking carefully to see if there were any remaining curses, when he saw that there was nothing to worry about he went out only to find Kugisaki with her arms crossed glaring at him angrily and Fushiguro fiddling with his cell phone.
Ichiji was a little far away on the track with the car.
So taking a deep breath, Yuji went towards his friends.
When he was getting closer, Kugisaki immediately started.
Itadori! Do you know how long we've been waiting for you? I want to go back soon and rest! - Kugisaki said
Yuji smiled at Kugisaki and then Haruki appeared, while rubbing his eyes.
Mama… sleepy… - Haruki said while yawning lightly.
Yuji smiled like a ray of sunshine and settled the baby in his lap, pulling him to his shoulder and adjusting his head.
You can sleep, Haru, mama will be here when you wake up. - Yuji said calmly.
Kugisaki's mouth fell open and immediately began to hit Fushiguro, who looked at her in disbelief.
What is it Kugisaki? - Fushiguro asked.
Kugisaki immediately replied.
Itadori have a son! - Kugisaki said quickly.
At that moment Fushiguro turned to Yuji only to open his mouth when he saw Yuji carefully placing the baby to sleep on his lap.
A serene and calm face that Kugisaki and Fushiguro had never seen on Yuji before was present and he seemed to radiate a warm and golden aura around him.
Yuji was radiant.
When Yuji realized that Haruki had finally fallen asleep he turned his attention to his friends and saw them with their mouths open and then he raised an eyebrow.
Guys? - Yuji said.
Recovering, Kugizaki pointed to the baby in his lap and growled.
Explain yourself - Kugisaki demanded.
Yuji sighed and carefully handed Kugisaki and Fushiguro Haruki's papers.
Kugisaki and Fushiguro read together, Kugisaki's hands trembled with each word she read and her eyes flashed with anger while Fushiguro frowned and a glint of indignation reflected in his eyes.
After reading, Kugisaki and Fushiguro ventured their heads to Itadori.
Okay, so I can understand that, but why did he call you "mama"? - Kugisaki said and Fushiguro raised an eyebrow at that.
It seemed that Fushiguro had not heard Haruki call Yuji Mama before.
Yuji gave an embarrassed smile and then began to explain himself.
When I rescued him he was very scared, so I just approached him carefully and after calming him down he asked me to carry him and then he simply started calling me that, and honestly? After reading this note and imagining what he had experienced in these few months of life, it was enough for me to not be able to deny him anything. - Yuji explained.
Kugisaki and Fushiguro agreed and so they decided to go to Ichiji and when they met with the secretary, Yuji explained the situation and the older man was completely moved.
Yuji asked Ichiji not to tell anyone anything until he could make Haruki feel a little more comfortable and he could see what he was going to do.
The older man agreed and soon they were heading to school.
The traffic was heavy and they took longer than expected.
Which made Yuji, Kugisaki and Fushiguro use this time to research care for babies of this age group.
It was already early evening when they finally arrived at school.
It was when they were in front of the dormitory that Haruki gave signs of life again.
Mama. - Haruki said as he slowly woke up.
Yuji smiled as he stroked Haruki's little head and settled him better on his lap.
Yes, Haru? - Yuji said sweetly.
Haru clutched his belly.
Hungry. - Haruki said.
Yuji then nodded.
We're home, mama's going to get something for our precious Haruki. - Yuji said tenderly.
Haruki just rubbed himself against Yuji even more.
Yuji smiled and turned to his friends and again they were staring at him, but this time there was a certain smug smile on both of them.
Itadori, you're a perfect "mama"! - Kugisaki pointed out.
Fushiguro agreed.
Yes, you were born for this, Itadori, you're a good mother. - Fushiguro added.
Itadori stuck his tongue out at his friends and that only made Kugisaki start laughing madly.
And like a good and curious child, Haruki began to imitate Kugisaki's laughter while he was on Yuji's lap.
Yuji looked at the baby on his lap and couldn't help but smile.
You're a traitor, Haru. - Yuji said jokingly.
And then Kugisaki laughed even more as she approached the baby.
That's right, kid! That's right! - Kugisaki said with conviction.
Yuji and Fushiguro rolled their eyes and then everyone headed to the cafeteria.
Luckily, the cafeteria was empty.
Yuji looked at the fruit bowl and saw some fruit and then he picked up a banana and with a mastery of using only one arm to prepare everything, while the other was with Haruki, he picked up a plate and mashed the banana and then picked up a small spoon.
And then he went towards the table and settled Haruki.
Shall we eat some, Haru? - Yuji said calmly.
Haruki nodded and opened his mouth for Yuji to bring him a spoonful of the mashed banana.
Yuji smiled as Haruki ate and turned to his friends.
Could you guys see if there's any yogurt and juice for him? Since it's probably cold in the fridge, it's best to take some out to get it as close to room temperature as possible. - Yuji explained.
Both first years agreed and went further into the kitchen while Yuji focused on feeding Haruki.
The baby was eating very well.
After a while, Haruki had eaten his mashed banana, drank some apple juice, and had some yogurt.
He was full and now they were sitting while Yuji petted Haruki who happily accepted everything.
Well, he's completely attached to you. - Kugisaki said.
Fushiguro agreed.
Yuji just nodded slightly.
I must say that I do too, but I just don't know what to do from here - Yuji said with a sigh.
The three then began to think, until Fushiguro quickly stood up.
Momentarily scaring Kugisaki and Yuji.
What was it, Fushiguro? - Yuji asked.
Fushiguro immediately made a silent signal.
Did you hear? - Fushiguro said.
Yuji and Nobara then tried to focus on the sounds around them, there was nothing wrong.
Until they heard a melodic whistle.
Sensei. - Kugisaki and Yuji said at the same time.
He must be at most 30 seconds away from here. - Fushiguro explained.
At that moment, panic rose in the three teenagers.
Hide the baby! Put him in a closet or something! - Kugisaki said desperately.
I think he'll be okay if we put him in my shadows? - Fushiguro said equally desperately.
At that moment, Yuji was astonished.
There's no way I could just put Haruki in a closet and I'm not even crazy enough to put Haruki in your weird shadow, Fushiguro! - exclaimed Yuji.
Yuji looked around desperately until he finally gave up and looked at his friends with hopeful eyes.
Well... sensei isn't normal, is he? I don't think he's going to freak out. - said Yuji with hope.
Panic rose when Gojo finally entered the cafeteria happily and began to speak cheerfully.
Hello my dear students! Did you miss me?~~~ - said Gojo with his usual playful and cheerful tone.
The three students froze as Gojo entered and placed a bag on the counter and then looked in the direction of his students.
Well~ What do we have here? I'm seeing a new energy source, but it's a bit unstable and I can't see it properly~~~ - said the teacher and then got closer to Yuji - What could this be Yuji~~~ - said Gojo.
At that moment, Gojo took off his blindfold, putting it around his neck and stared at heterochromatic eyes staring at him from Yuji's lap.
Everyone fell into a silence that could easily be cut with a knife, as Haruki stretched his arms towards Gojo.
Papa! - Haruki said happily.
At that moment the world went down the drain.