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He raised his hands and gently tapped the foreheads of Nanako and Mimiko.

The Idle Transfiguration was activated.

Since it was a curse, Ryuji wasn't completely sure if the Idle Transfiguration could alter it. But after closely observing the situation, he realized something.

"This seems surprisingly simple."

The Curse of Twins, in essence, was like an incomplete talent split between the two sisters. As a result, their souls were also missing a portion, making it impossible for either of them to fully develop their powers.

But with the Idle Transfiguration, all Ryuji had to do was repair that missing part of their souls, and the curse could be lifted. It was a straightforward fix.

That's why Ryuji found the process unexpectedly easy.

The Idle Transfiguration, developed by Mahito, was truly absurd in its capabilities. No wonder Kenjaku regarded this technique as a key part of his plans.

"Well, let's begin," Ryuji said, smiling.

Since both Nanako and Mimiko were his people, Ryuji naturally wanted them to grow stronger.

Under his control, the incomplete portions of Nanako and Mimiko's souls were gradually restored.

"This is it!"

As their souls became whole, the sisters felt an immediate change. Their eyes shot open wide in shock.

The next moment—

Bang! Bang!

A surge of cursed energy exploded from both Nanako and Mimiko.

Their power had risen from second-grade sorcerers to first-grade in an instant.

It was as if all the cursed energy they had accumulated during their past training, which had been held back by the curse, was now being fully unleashed.

"I became a first-grade sorcerer!"

"This is amazing!"

The two sisters looked at each other, excitement lighting up their faces as they laughed out loud.

Ryuji smiled calmly, not at all surprised. He had expected this outcome.

"You both have considerable talent. The fact that you were able to become second-grade sorcerers even with the twin curse holding you back is impressive. Now that your talent is fully restored, it wouldn't be surprising if you reach special-grade in the future."

Before he could finish his thought, both sisters rushed toward him, one on each side, with a playful, grateful energy.

"Thank you!"

Whether it was out of gratitude or something more, Ryuji simply smiled and embraced them.

Ryuji wasn't the type to worry about his women growing too powerful and turning against him. If he couldn't handle something as small as that, it would be an embarrassment considering the strength he had gained.

Just as the affectionate moment unfolded, a sudden chill swept through the room.

"Hm?"

Ryuji turned his head, puzzled.

Yukino, who had been quietly focusing on gathering her cursed energy, now stood up with a startled expression. Her hands were covered in a thin layer of frost.

"What's happening to me?"

It wasn't surprising that Yukino felt a bit scared by the sudden manifestation of icy energy.

"Don't worry," Ryuji said calmly, walking over to her. He lightly tapped her on the shoulder, using his cursed energy to stabilize the cold power that was surging within her.

Slowly, the frost around Yukino began to melt, and the chill in the air faded away.

"What was that?" Yukino asked, looking down at her hands in confusion.

"An Innate technique," Nanako explained, stepping forward. "Yukino, you just awakened an Innate technique."

Yukino blinked in surprise.

Ryuji chuckled. "Looks like you're one of the lucky ones. Like I mentioned earlier, even though it's difficult for someone who wasn't born a sorcerer to awaken an innate technique, it's not impossible. You just proved it."

She had awakened an ice-attribute technique, a powerful one at that.

"An ice-related technique, huh? That's quite strong."

Ryuji thought about it for a moment. It reminded him of Uraume, a subordinate of Sukuna, who used a similar ice-condensing technique. Although Uraume's strength wasn't quite at the special-grade level, it was still far above most first-grade sorcerers.

"Keep working at it. There's a lot of potential in that technique," Ryuji encouraged.

Yukino nodded firmly, her face serious. She was determined to become stronger, not just for her own sake, but so that one day she could stand beside Ryuji and help him.

In the past, Yukino's goal had been to become a righteous sorcerer and save people from curses. But now, her top priority was to support Ryuji. Everything else could come later.

With the new guidance from Nanako and Mimiko, the atmosphere in the Service Club had become much more focused. The girls spent most of their time practicing their cursed energy manipulation, leaving the room quieter than usual.

Ryuji didn't mind the quiet. In fact, he enjoyed it. These peaceful, leisurely moments were exactly what he preferred.

However, things soon became more eventful.

Boom!

A burst of flames erupted in the middle of the room, filling the air with heat.

Ryuji quickly raised his hand, using his cursed energy to gather the flames and prevent them from spreading.

"A fire Innate technique what the—"

It was a rare and powerful technique, one that reminded Ryuji of the fire Innate technique used by one of the Four Great Calamity Cursed Spirits, Jogo. While Jogo's Innate technique was incredibly destructive, even this lesser version carried significant power.

What surprised Ryuji even more was who had awakened it.

Miura Yumiko.

Yes, she had been given the chance to become a sorcerer along with Yui and Hina. However, while Yui and Hina hadn't awakened any special techniques, Yumiko had just unlocked a fire Innate technique.

The Queen of Flame had now awakened a fire-attribute technique.

The Ice Queen, Yukino, had unlocked an ice-condensing technique.

Ryuji couldn't help but chuckle. These titles they had in school—one of fire and one of ice really did fit them perfectly.

"Not bad," Ryuji said, noticing the eager look in Yumiko's eyes. He nodded approvingly. "Keep practicing."

Yumiko grinned, clearly happy with his praise. She would need some time to fully control the technique, but she was already on the right path.

As she composed herself, she cast a competitive glance at Yukino. The two had never been close, and even though they were now both under Ryuji's care, there was still a rivalry between them.

The rivalry wasn't hostile, but neither of them was willing to admit they were lesser than the other.

Yukino, noticing Yumiko's gaze, narrowed her eyes slightly. She wasn't about to back down.

Want to surpass me? Good luck with that.

Yumiko understood the challenge in Yukino's eyes and grit her teeth, doubling down on her efforts.

With this competitive fire fueling them, both Yukino and Yumiko began to progress rapidly in their training.

Utaha, watching from the side, didn't say much. But the way her fingers tapped the desk more quickly than usual gave away her irritation.

She might not have voiced it, but she definitely had a strong personality. Seeing one girl after another awaken powerful techniques naturally bothered her.

But before she could dwell on it, Ryuji reached over and held her hand.

"???"

The sudden gesture startled Utaha. She looked at him in confusion.

"…"

Ryuji simply gave her a reassuring look. Even if she didn't awaken a technique, he would still take care of her. He would always give her something better.

Utaha understood. After a moment of silence, she smiled back at him, the irritation she'd felt beginning to fade.

That's right. There was no need to worry. Even if the others had their techniques, she had Ryuji. And with him by her side, everything would work out.

Meanwhile, the day of the banquet at the Shinomiya family estate was drawing closer.

Ryuji had recently received a call from Gan'an Shinomiya, encouraging him to attend. While Ryuji didn't particularly care about the event, he saw no reason to refuse. It was a free meal, after all.

He even considered bringing some of the girls along for the experience.

But while Ryuji was enjoying these peaceful, daily moments, the world outside was rapidly changing.

The existence of cursed spirits could no longer be hidden. While the curtain technique could keep ordinary people out of areas with cursed spirits, it couldn't fully protect those already inside.

"What is that thing?!"

"Monster! It's a monster!"

"What's happening to the world?!"

"Run for your life!"

People screamed and fled as cursed spirits began appearing in broad daylight. In their panic, they trampled over each other, and many died not from the cursed spirits, but from the chaos of the crowd.

One or two incidents like this could be covered up. But when it kept happening, word spread quickly.

More and more people began to realize that the world wasn't as safe and perfect as they had believed. Cursed spirits had always been lurking in the shadows, and now they were out in the open.

The school wasn't immune to this either. Conversations about cursed spirits had become common among the students. It was clear just how far this information had spread.

"So, what are we doing here?" one sorcerer asked impatiently, standing in a crowded meeting room at Jujutsu High.

Sorcerers from both the Tokyo and Kyoto branches were present, as well as several high-level independent sorcerers. The normally quiet meeting room was now packed and noisy with concerned voices filling the room.

"Hm?"

Sitting in his seat, Kusakabe glanced over at Mei Mei, who was seated beside him, as calm and composed as ever despite the chaos.

"It's rare to see you here without asking for compensation for wasting your time," Kusakabe said with a teasing smile.

Normally, Mei Mei would demand payment if she felt her time was being wasted, even in serious situations like this. Her reputation for putting a price on everything was well-known.

However, this time Mei Mei barely reacted. She simply raised her head slightly, glancing at Kusakabe with an indifferent expression.

"Shut up."

"..."

Her quiet but firm command instantly silenced Kusakabe. He quickly averted his gaze, realizing he had crossed a line.

Even among first-grade sorcerers, Mei Mei was a force to be reckoned with. Kusakabe knew better than to push her when she was in a bad mood.

But what had caused her to be so on edge?

Kusakabe subtly turned his gaze toward Nanami, who was sitting across from them.

"..."

Nanami, noticing Kusakabe's questioning look, shook his head in silence, indicating that he had no idea either.

Kusakabe sighed internally. Sometimes, women's moods were a mystery even to him.

At least, he thought, this was one situation where being single had its advantages. He didn't have to deal with any unexpected mood swings.

In the meantime, Nanami was feeling a quiet sense of relief as well.

At least he didn't have to worry about the complications that came with relationships. In this chaotic world, he had enough on his plate as it was.

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