"I've called you all here today for this."
Masamichi Yaga quickly wrote a line of text on the blackboard with chalk.
Then, Teacher Yaga turned around, clenched his right fist, and slammed his left palm onto the blackboard, declaring with astonishing force.
"The Kyoto Sister School Exchange Event, which you will be participating in next!"
The air was silent.
Just as Teacher Yaga's impassioned expression was about to falter, Suguru Geto finally spoke up to ask a question.
"Excuse me, Teacher Yaga."
"Do you have a question, Suguru?"
These young people have no passion at all.
Masamichi Yaga sighed inwardly.
"What is the Kyoto Sister School Exchange Event?"
As the only Jujutsu Sorcerer from a commoner background, Suguru Geto was unfamiliar with these high school traditions.
"Ah, I know this one!"
Satoru Gojo, standing nearby, raised his hand to interject.
"The Kyoto Sister School Exchange Event is basically a free-for-all brawl with the students from Kyoto High."
Bang.
"That's completely wrong!"
"Sorry, Sensei." (I know I was wrong, Teacher Yaga.)
After retracting his iron fist, Teacher Yaga returned to the lectern.
"The Kyoto Sister School Exchange Event is a two-day Jujutsu exchange activity where students from Jujutsu High's Tokyo and Kyoto campuses interact according to the exchange methods agreed upon by the principals."
"During this event..."
He's completely taken on the role of principal.
Eiji thought, watching Teacher Yaga, who was now meticulously explaining the event's procedures and precautions on the podium.
The old principal had semi-retired, and in just over a year, Masamichi Yaga would be promoted to the new principal.
"But I recall this event is only for second and third-year students."
Shoko Ieiri raised her hand to ask.
"There's only one student in the third year, and that student died during a mission a while ago."
Teacher Yaga's voice grew heavy.
"Therefore, I intend to have the first-year students participate to make up for the insufficient numbers."
"Leave it to me! I'll crush the Kyoto school students!"
"Wrong!"
Masamichi Yaga loudly corrected him.
"The Kyoto Sister School Exchange Event is a Jujutsu exchange between Jujutsu Sorcerers, not a street fight."
"I know, I know, it's basically the same thing..."
Satoru Gojo's voice caused Teacher Yaga's blood pressure to rise slightly.
"Never mind, the second-year students will be back soon. You can get acquainted with them then and prepare for the upcoming exchange event."
"What kind of people are the second-year students?"
"Their names are Utahime Iori and Mei Mei. You can ask the rest yourselves later. That's all, dismissed."
After class, the group gathered in a circle.
"Have you met the second-year students?"
Suguru Geto spoke first.
"Never even heard of them. They're probably not that strong."
Satoru Gojo said dismissively.
"No, that's not right, Satoru."
Eiji offered a dissenting opinion.
"Oh? They're strong?"
Satoru Gojo's interest was piqued.
"Utahime's Cursed Technique is for support. While it might not be of much help in direct combat, its effects are quite potent and can even amplify yours."
"Mei Mei, that seems to be a codename."
Was Usami, mentioned by Kusakabe, Mei Mei's real name?
"Mei Mei's Cursed Technique isn't particularly strong, but she herself is a genius. Her future achievements are estimated to be very high."
"What about now?"
"...Even both of them together couldn't beat you."
"Boring."
Eiji was speechless.
If anyone could just show up and fight him, that would be too much.
This wasn't the era where Satoru Gojo became 2.5 Gojo.
But Mei Mei, huh.
Honestly, Eiji found it hard to imagine such a perfectly happy woman existing in a work like Jujutsu Kaisen, which was becoming increasingly grim.
This was clear when compared to the other female characters.
First, there was the fake protagonist, Nobara Kugisaki.
While she was a very pretty and cool character.
In this world, Nobara's appearance wasn't top-tier.
This was evident when looking at the other female characters and that talent scout.
Secondly, Nobara's strength also didn't quite keep up with the plot's demands.
The 88 Bridge was arguably her last moment of glory; she was truly cool then, but soon after, she was taken out of the story.
Look at Naruto next door; Sakura could at least participate in the final battle.
Even if her role wasn't significant, she was still involved.
Hinata's strength is a bit weak?
That's fine; even with weak strength, she can be a female lead. When the male lead saves her, she can even get in a good moment of public display of affection.
But look at Nobara; she was completely written out, and the one waiting to be saved by the protagonist was Megumi.
So, Megumi must be the true female lead, right?
And other characters too.
Utahime has a good personality, is good-looking, and is very reliable.
However, she was disfigured.
Kasumi Miwa, one of the few normal people in Jujutsu Kaisen.
Her strongest attack, unleashed after making a Binding Vow that almost ended her Jujutsu Sorcerer career for the rest of her life, was caught bare-handed by Kenjaku.
Mai Zenin.
Her childhood was unfortunate, and in the end, she was thrown into a pile of Cursed Spirits to feed them.
Before dying, she sacrificed herself to empower her sister.
Maki Zenin.
There's no need to even mention the tragic experiences of her childhood.
In the end, she was disfigured and her clan was wiped out. Her eyes, once full of vigor, became vacant and indifferent like Toji's.
Yuki Tsukumo.
She's powerful, and her beauty and figure are undeniable.
But Yuki Tsukumo was first screwed over by Master Tengen, then became 49.5 Yuki, and even when she finally self-destructed, she actively suppressed the range because she was afraid of causing too much collateral damage.
As a result, Kenjaku said, "If you had been a bit more ruthless, maybe I would have died."
It feels a bit like a forced clown moment.
The female characters in this world always give off a strange feeling.
Either they try too hard, like Maki Zenin.
Or they give up too easily, like Mai Zenin.
But there is one woman who is different, a unique spark in Jujutsu Kaisen.
Mei Mei!
Mei Mei's Cursed Technique, Black Bird Manipulation, isn't strong.
Because of this, for a long time, Mei Mei diligently trained her physical combat skills, eliminating Cursed Spirits using her physical abilities and Cursed Tools.
This is also why Mei Mei later uses that large axe Cursed Tool.
Honestly, the first time Eiji saw such a captivating older sister figure using such a contrasting weapon, he was completely stunned.
The contrast, no words needed, was amazing!
Mei Mei's Black Bird Manipulation killing move, Kamikaze, was also developed later.
However, both her physical combat skills and her development of her Cursed Technique prove one thing.
Mei Mei is a genius.
According to the logic of this world, geniuses like Mei Mei probably wouldn't have a good ending.
But Mei Mei is the person who best understands the doctrine of the mean in the entire work.
Mei Mei pursues making money but doesn't covet wealth excessively, instead enjoying the process of accumulating it more.
She is powerful but still finds ways to improve herself.
For example, after her strength became difficult to improve, she used Uraume to compensate for her shortcomings in retreating and domain confrontation.
Furthermore, she is very adept at navigating social situations.
After escaping from Kenjaku and recovering her condition, the first thing Mei Mei did was to sort out her assets in the Island Nation.
She also notified her supporters and business partners.
Whether looking at her strength, beauty, career, or life, Mei Mei can be considered the Jujutsu Sorcerer living the most insightfully in this world.
It's hard to imagine there's such a perfect and happy woman in Jujutsu Kaisen.
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