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Gojo Satoru had always been good at keeping walls up. It wasn’t just a skill; it was a necessity, a survival tactic he’d mastered over the years. Beneath the charm, the arrogance, and the easy smiles lay many walls, each carefully constructed to keep people at arms length. But even the strongest walls could be shaken, and Gojo was about to learn just how fragile his fortress truly was.
He wasn’t prepared for him.
The man was unlike anyone Gojo had ever encountered. Dark hair framed a strikingly handsome face, his skin kissed by the sun in a way that seemed almost otherworldly. But it wasn’t just his looks—it was the way he carried himself, the way he always knew when something was wrong and how he made the air feel lighter. He was fearless, living entirely in the moment, unburdened by what the future might hold.
And he was devoted—so fiercely devoted to Gojo that it was terrifying.
Gojo had spent his life ensuring no one got too close, yet this man had waltzed in like it was the easiest thing in the world, knocking down Gojo’s carefully built defenses without even trying. The worst part? Gojo found himself wanting more.
The day it all began had started like any other. Gojo was working from home, his laptop open on the kitchen table. The morning sunlight filtered through the windows, casting warm patches of light across the hardwood floor. He’d already exchanged a few texts with Shoko, mostly about some trivial matter he couldn’t even recall now.
“Same old, same old,” he muttered to himself, leaning back in his chair and stretching. He hadn’t bothered getting dressed properly, lounging in an oversized shirt and sweatpants. Life was peaceful in its monotony, and for once, he didn’t mind.
Until his phone vibrated on the table.
The subtle motion against the table’s surface caught his eye first. Simultaneously, his smartwatch buzzed lightly against his wrist, a synchronized alert that something required his attention. Gojo’s gaze flicked instinctively to his phone, the screen lighting up with a notification.
At first, Gojo assumed it was Shoko again, probably with another sarcastic remark about his tendency to procrastinate. But when he glanced at the screen, he froze. It wasn’t a text—it was a message request.
The sender’s name was unfamiliar, and the profile picture wasn’t much help: a blurry photo of what looked like a person flexing in the gym. A vague sense of curiosity flickered in his chest, but it was quickly accompanied by something else—an unease he couldn’t quite explain.
He hesitated, his thumb hovering over the notification. It wasn’t often that strangers reached out to him directly, and he’d long since learned to ignore most unsolicited messages. But something about this one felt... different. Almost deliberate.
With a resigned sigh, Gojo opened the message request.
g3t0usugu has sent you a message!
Geto:
<😏__👉
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What in the actual fuck is that.
Gojo stared at the crude, ridiculous 'art,' if you could even call it that, for a long moment, his brain utterly failing to process the absurdity of it.
"What in the actual fuck is that?" he muttered to himself, his finger hovering over the decline button on the message request. This had to be a joke. Something straight out of a Reddit thread designed to bait people into clicking links they’d regret.
He sighed, shaking his head, but his curiosity got the better of him. Instead of dismissing the message outright, he tapped on the sender's profile. The username, g3t0usugu, wasn’t doing much to inspire confidence, but then he spotted something surprising.
Shoko was following them.
Gojo’s eyebrows shot up. Shoko? Of all people, Shoko? That immediately made things both more intriguing and more confusing. If this was one of her friends, it might not be as random as it seemed. Or... maybe it was. Shoko had a knack for knowing some of the strangest people.
He immediately opened their chat.
Gojo:
yo. who the hell is g3t0usugu, and why is their opener something straight out of a cursed group chat?
Shoko:
LMAOO. Wait, he actually messaged you??
Gojo:
uh, yeah. with this. [He attaches a screenshot of the questionable message.]
Shoko:
HAHAHAHAHAHA
Yeah, that’s my friend Geto. No clue why he’s doing this, though. Probably just messing with you. Or maybe he’s bored. Either way, I’m leaving it to you to figure it out. Good luck! 😉
Gojo groaned, leaning back in his chair and glaring at the screen. “Of course. Thanks for nothing, Shoko.”
He switched back to the message request, staring at the ridiculous opener again. Despite himself, a small grin tugged at the corner of his lips. He was bored anyways and life had been sort of stagnant.
Fine. Let’s see what you’ve got, g3t0usugu.
Against his better judgment, he accepted the message request.
[accept] or [decline]?
[accept?]
[accepted!]
Gojo:
✂️🍆
Geto:
oh, you actually replied? i was expecting a block ngl
wait lemme make something
Gojo blinked at the screen, a mix of amusement and exasperation blooming in his chest. This was going to be interesting.
Then Geto sent his message a minute later and Gojo couldn't help but burst out laughing.
Geto:
<😨__✋
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Gojo:
lol
Geto:
come on man i worked hard on that 😔
Gojo:
good for you
Geto:
i have a lot more up my sleeves so you better be ready
Gojo smirked at his phone, already feeling the absurdity of the interaction washing away the monotony of his day. This guy was clearly unhinged—or maybe just hilariously stupid in the best way. Either way, Gojo had a feeling he was going to enjoy this.
Gojo:
lol you really got time to make this stuff huh?
Geto:
bro i’m an artist ofc i do
Gojo:
...an artist. people are calling that “art” now?
Geto:
u wouldn't understand. ur uncultured smh😓
“This dude's ridiculous,” Gojo muttered to himself, smiling as he fired off another text.
Gojo:
i better not see another one of these “masterpieces” in my dms
Geto:
too late. im cooking up my magnum opus rn. it’s gonna blow ur mind
Gojo:
can’t wait to see it future van gogh
For a moment, the conversation lulled, and Gojo leaned back in his chair, still chuckling under his breath. Whoever this Geto guy was, he was already miles more entertaining than most people Gojo dealt with on a daily basis.
Then his phone buzzed again.
Geto:
btw shoko said ur cool so i guess we can be bros now or whatever
Gojo:
wow. i’m honored. really. gonna go cry abt it brb
Geto:
lol save ur tears for my next masterpiece
Shaking his head, Gojo set his phone down, a small grin still lingering on his lips. It had been a while since someone had gotten under his skin in such a stupidly funny way. Maybe this Geto guy wasn’t so bad after all.
But one thing was for sure—he’d better be ready for whatever madness came next.
He had set his phone down and went back to his work, but his mind kept drifting back to the exchange with Geto. It had been a while since anyone had made him laugh like that. In fact, it had been a while since anyone had dared to challenge him like this—so casually, without hesitation. There was something refreshing about it.
The light buzz of his phone interrupted his thoughts, and Gojo groaned softly, knowing exactly who it was. He grabbed his phone again, smirking before even unlocking the screen.
Geto:
i thought happiness started with a H. why does mine start with U ;)
Gojo stared at the message, blinking once, then twice, before bursting into laughter.
“What the hell?” he muttered, shaking his head. This guy clearly had no filter. His fingers flew across the keyboard, typing back with a smirk tugging at his lips.
Gojo:
it's okay not to know how to spell properly! nothing to be ashamed of !
The “Read” notification popped up almost immediately. Gojo watched as the typing indicator blinked for a few seconds before disappearing, only to reappear again.
Geto:
wowwww rude and also ur gonna regret challenging me like that
Gojo:
big talk for someone using emojis like a middle schooler
Gojo couldn’t stop giggling now, the conversation effortlessly pulling him out of his work-induced haze. This guy was relentless, and he kind of loved it.
Geto:
you’re lucky ur kinda cute, otherwise i’d block u for disrespecting me like this
Gojo blinked, his grin faltering for just a moment before he typed back. They had followed each other back after the first messages they had sent but he wasn't aware that Geto had already looked through his pictures.
Gojo:
kinda cute? wow, way to undercut my god-tier looks. don’t be shy, admit you’re dazzled and have been stalking my page
Geto:
we’ll see if ur god-tier when u see me irl. gotta keep ur ego in check somehow
Gojo:
bring it on little man
i’m ready for u anytime
Gojo set his phone down again, still grinning like an idiot. Whoever Suguru Geto was, he had Gojo’s attention—and Gojo had a feeling he wasn’t going to let it go anytime soon.
Gojo was also in this groupchat with three fresh faces that were doing their internships with the company Gojo works at and they were a handful.
GC: consists of: HappyGoLuckyYuuji, Megumi123456789, NailinItHard, and G0joSatoru
Business in the front, Party in the back!!!
Itadori:
Ithaca saga out, I'm not the same person anymore 😢😢😢
Nobara:
JORGE WHEN I CATCH U JORGE
Megumi I see you lurking…
Megumi:
…
Itadori:
Hi Megs!
Megumi:
👋
Nobara:
Oh so you'll talk to him but not me?? I see how it is.
Gojo:
it's still working hours, why are you three blowing up my phone?
Itadori:
We’re very busy and working very hard, Mr. Satoru!! 📱💥
Nobara:
Yeah and I guess you’re also busy dodging work boss, so guess we're all on this sinking boat!
Also Itadori's lying, his ass is not working.
Itadori:
Hey, I'm working hard 😢
Nobara:
Open your other tabs right now. I bet it's tiktok, ao3, tumblr, twitter, or youtube. One of those gotta be there and I'll bet my eye on that.
Itadori:
…
This is slander and i'm not having fun anymore
Don't make me get beyonce on the phone
Megumi:
...You're making zero sense, Itadori.
Nobara:
He’s spiraling because I’m right.
Itadori:
Not you exposing me
Evil woman 😢
Gojo:
can we all focus? i’m literally trying to work here.
Nobara:
Are you sure? Cause then why are you texting us instead of, I dunno, working?
Itadori:
Oh, he’s texting us because he secretly loves us. I knew it!!😏
Gojo:
ugh, you’re all impossible.
Itadori:
You know you love us, Mr. Satoru! 💖 Admit it!
Nobara:
Stop dodging, boss. The truth’s out. You’re so obsessed with us.
Gojo:
i wouldn’t say obsessed, i just like tormenting you guys :)
big difference.
make sure to meet the deadline by today.
Megumi:
I’m not sure if that makes it better, but okay.
Nobara:
Yeah yeah we get you party pooper. Everyone wrap it up, the fun police is here 😞
Itadori:
My soul is crushed anytime work is mentioned <33
MEGAN IF YOU CAN HEAR ME, RESCUE US PLEASE
Nobara:
Save us megan😩!! From this piercing blue eyed demon who makes us work all day, everyday!!!
Gojo:
you’re all insane, expect megumi i guess
Megumi:
♥️
Itadori:
AWHHH SO CUTEEE FSKJDJSKFJK JK<333333
Gojo:
what just happened there...
Nobara:
His daily megumi freak out, nothing new.
Might just be the first time you've been around to see it. Funny thing is he types it and also does it irl.
Gojo:
aren't you going to help him?
Nobara:
Lol of course not, its hilarious seeing how much furniture he'll knock into. I bet onnn
Hmmm
At least 3 things he'll hit, and maybe 1 thing he'll break
Gojo:
okay okay back to work all of you.
papers. in. today.
am I understood?
Megumi:
👍
Itadori:
OMG EXCLUSIVE MEGS THUMBS UP JKFJKSD
SCREENSHOT
[HappyGoLuckyYuuji has taken 5 screenshots]
FRAMING THIS
[HappyGoLuckyYuuji has taken 10 screenshots]
NOT A DRILL
[HappyGoLuckyYuuji has taken 23 screenshots]
@NailinItHard
@NailinItHard
@NailinItHard
@NailinItHard
@NailinItHard
Nobara:
I'M HERE STOP PINGING ME
Omg
Megumi thumbs up…
Somebody call a museum, this belongs in the national archives.
Gojo:
???
what is happening here
it’s a thumbs-up, not the Mona Lisa??
Itadori:
No way! It’s iconic. We’re witnessing history here!!!!
Nobara:
I mean, when was the last time he even gave one??!!??! It’s probably been years…
I think the last time was when we asked if he enjoyed the trolls movie…
Gojo:
wasn't that just last year?
Nobara:
No… the second one which was in 2020…
Itadori:
2020… dark times…😓😓
Nobara:
Dark? That year was chaotic and cursed. Go get your Junko cosplay out of the closet.
Itadori:
WHAT??? I DON’T HAVE ONE??@?@?fjkfksdjfjkkj
Nobara:
Don’t lie. You definitely did the “Which Danganronpa character are you?” quiz on TikTok and took it personally when you got Junko. I bet you were a makoto kinnie or something.
Itadori:
THAT WAS A PHASE…
WE FORGIVE AND WE LEARN?? WHAT HAPPENED TO KINDNESS????
What happened to 'we listen and we don't judge' challenge??
Nobara:
We listen and we DO judge.
Oh yeah? Was your “Renegade” at any moment a phase too? Or when you kept saying “I’m baby🥺” unironically?
Itadori:
...Leave 2020 me alone, okay?! That was a dark period of self-discovery. 😔 You're so cruel and mean.
Gojo:
You mean self-embarrassment?
Nobara:
HAHA GET HIS ASS
Itadori:
Is anyone on my side 😢
Megumi:
Yes, I am. It's okay. You have nothing to be ashamed of.
Itadori:
Sobs
Thank you so much Megs<3333
Nobara:
Gross, making fun of Itadori time over ig
now i'm bored again
Gojo:
maybe go do your work??
Nobara:
Nahh i got time for that later
What's going on in your life boss?
Any cute women, men, nonbinary people?
Gojo:
when have you been interested in my life?
Nobara:
Since 1 minute ago 🙂
Gojo:
hmm sure
Nobara:
PLEASE JUST ANYTHINGGG IM SO BOREDD
Gojo:
all i got going right now is this dude who randomly texted me today
Itadori:
👀👀👀Share with the class!
Nobara:
Ooooooh. Now we’re talking!!
Itadori:
I need you all to know she leaned back in her chair with a big grin on her face
Nobara:
Oh wow not you stalking me
Itadori:
Your Honour I'm innocent 🤥
@Megumi123456789 defend me in court pleaseeee
Megumi:
Will do.
Itadori:
☺️<333
Nobara:
Gay.
Itadori:
WHAT!??!
Gojo:
anyways, back to me
Nobara:
Can't let anyone else have the spotlight, can you
Megumi:
Might be genetics or hereditary.
Nobara:
Boss slander, I love this song !
Itadori:
Not the shade…
Gojo:
you all make me feel far older than i actually am with your lingo
anyways
i think my friend might be trying to set me up with one of her friends but I'm not sure yet
Nobara:
Wait, you have friends? Like real friends? Are we talking about the kind who text you at 3am with no context or the ones who actually remember your birthday?
Itadori:
AWW, that's so nice Mr. Satoru! 💖
Gojo:
i guess??
i'm not sure, he seems nice so far but i don't even know what he looks like or if she truly is trying to set us up or the dudes just a weirdo who randomly texts people for fun
Itadori:
ohh i know sometimes i like messaging people when i see them being kind in others comments sections or on anime edit posts so we can mutuals
maybe he saw you in somebody's comments and thought 'hey let me text this dude, he looks nice!'
Gojo:
i think you're the only kind of person who's sweet enough to do something like that
but maybe? I don't really text other people
Itadori:
You know you should just give me your instagram and then give me his instagram and i'll stalk him for you ☺️free of charge!
Gojo:
You aren't getting my instagram, stop trying
Itadori:
GOSH DARNIT, you're going to give it to me one day.
If anything progress let us know!! im invested in mystery man now
Ohh he should have a code name likeee
Mr. Comments or Texter man 😎
Gojo:
those… are the dumbest name i've ever heard
Itadori:
HEY! I don't see you helping out :((
Nobara:
Wait, my question is still important, does he have friends?? When did this happen and why was I unaware?
Gojo:
yes i have friends, can you say the same?
Nobara:
Don't go there old man
Gojo:
I could have you fired, you know that?
Nobara:
You wouldn't <3 We all know I'm your favourite.
Megumi:
Debatable
Itadori:
Debatable
Itadori:
Ignoring her!
She just punched me 🙁
Nobara:
Deserved
Gojo:
deserved
Megumi:
Deserved.
Itadori:
Oh wow, I see how it is. I expected the other two but really Megumi? Even you? :((
Megumi:
Sorry. Not deserved. I just wanted to join in.
Itadori:
CUTE!
You're instantly forgiven <33
Nobara:
Gay.
Itadori:
…
Megumi:
…
Itadori:
Looks like I should get back to work!
Gojo:
oh how the turn tables
Nobara:
Don't say stuff like that to sound hip, it's embarrassing
Gojo:
…i'm going to have fun writing these internship papers later
Nobara:
Oops! Gotta Zayn 🏃!