Gojo Satoru laughed even louder. He scooped up Tu Bai in one motion, pulling him into his arms and rubbing those soft Rabbit Ears.
So cute," he said. "You're very cute like this, too.
Tu Bai struggled a few times, but couldn't break free, so he simply gave up and curled up in his embrace, sulking.
Gojo Satoru rubbed him for a while, then suddenly remembered something: "Are you feeling unwell because you changed back? Did you overexert your Demon Power? Or is it something else? Let's go find Ieiri Shoko to take a look."
Tu Bai wanted to say, "It's all because of you," but what came out instead was "Gugu."
Five minutes later, Gojo Satoru held Little Black Rabbit and teleported to the Doorway of Ieiri Shoko's house.
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When Ieiri Shoko opened the door, his face was written all over with "Are you insane this early in the morning?"
He was wearing pajamas, his hair was messy, she had two dark circles under his eyes. Seeing Gojo Satoru standing at the doorway holding a Rabbit, his expression grew even gloomier.
Gojo, you'd better have something important to say.
Xiao Bai has returned to his original form." Gojo Satoru lifted the Rabbit up for his to see. "Help him check if he's feeling unwell.
Ieiri Shoko stared at the Rabbit for a few seconds. The Rabbit also stared at him, its red Eyes filled with embarrassment.
I am just a Sorcerer who can use Reverse Cursed Technique," Ieiri Shoko said, emphasizing every word, "not a Veterinarian.
Just take a look—
"No." Ieiri Shoko slammed the door shut.
Five seconds later, the door opened again. Ieiri Shoko sighed, "Go out the door, turn right, walk three streets. There is a Pet Hospital there. Stop bothering me."
The door closed again.
Gojo Satoru looked down at the Rabbit in his arms. Tu Bai had buried his face in the crook of his arm, his ears drooping, looking as if he were too embarrassed to show his face.
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The Doctor at the Pet Hospital was a middle-aged Man in his forties; he wore glasses and looked very gentle.
He placed Tu Bai on the Examination Table, felt him over, pressed on him, then used a Stethoscope to listen to his Heartbeat.
A very healthy Rabbit," he announced. "There are no problems.
Gojo Satoru breathed a sigh of relief. Tu Bai also breathed a sigh of relief.
However," the Doctor [male] said, pushing up his glasses, "considering the long-term health of the Little White Rabbit, I recommend neutering. Once male rabbits reach adulthood, their needs are quite strong. Neutering can prevent certain behavioral issues and also extend their lifespan—
Before he could finish speaking, Little Black Rabbit suddenly lashed out.
Tu Bai kicked his four legs out, leaping from the Examination Table, his hind legs kicked Gojo Satoru's face with incredible precision—the left footprint on the left cheek and the right footprint on the right cheek, looking perfectly symmetrical.
"Gurgle!" You bastard, it's all your fault!
Gojo Satoru covered his face with an innocent expression.
The Doctor froze: "This Rabbit.. has quite a temper."
Gojo Satoru gave a sheepish smile as he picked Tu Bai up and pulled him into his arms. Tu Bai was still struggling, his red eyes glaring at him with an expression that said, "How dare you still be smiling."
On the way home, Tu Bai kept his back turned to Gojo Satoru, facing him with his backside, his little tail twitching.
Gojo Satoru poked that little ball of fluff: "Still angry?"
Tu Bai ignored him.
The Doctor was just speaking casually; it's not like he's actually going to neuter you.
Tu Bai still ignored him.
Back at the Apartment, Gojo Satoru placed Tu Bai on the Sofa and went to the Kitchen to pour some water. By the time he returned with the water, he saw Tu Bai crouching on the Coffee Table, with a pile of things stacked in front of him.
Bank Cards, passbooks, cash, several remuneration slips from Jujutsu World missions.
Gojo Satoru froze: "What is this for?"
Tu Bai raised his paw and pushed those things toward him.
"Goo." Here you go.
Gojo Satoru didn't understand.
Tu Bai took a deep breath and used his Demon Power to force out a few words; his voice was light and hoarse, but at least it was human speech.
My money.. I'll give it all to you.
Gojo Satoru raised an eyebrow.
Tu Bai continued to struggle to speak: "For your sake.. my health, Senpai.. you should go get neutered."
Gojo Satoru's smile froze on his face.
Rabbit's needs are high," Tu Bai said, smoothing things over, "But compared to you.. I really don't count for much. Even if someone needs to be neutered.. it should be you.
The Room fell silent for three seconds.
Gojo Satoru laughed out of sheer frustration.
Xiao Bai," he spoke slowly, his Voice very light, "Are you saying you want me to get neutered?
Little Black Rabbit nodded frantically.
Because you think," Gojo Satoru continued, his tone becoming increasingly Dangerous, "that I went too far last night?
Little Black Rabbit was halfway through a Rabbit Nodding when he suddenly froze.
Gojo Satoru stood up and began to unbutton his clothes unhurriedly.
The Jacket was taken off. The Sweater was taken off. The buttons of the shirt were undone one by one.
Exposing a lean chest, smooth muscle lines, those V-lines that made it impossible to look away.
Little Black Rabbit's Eyes went wide.
Gojo Satoru walked up to him and leaned down, his Ice Blue Eyes staring at him from a close distance.
Xiao Bai," he said softly, his Voice sounding as if it carried a hook, "do you want to touch it?
Little Black Rabbit's Ears twitched.
Gojo Satoru leaned in a little closer, his Breathing brushing against the furry face.
Do you want a kiss?
Little Black Rabbit's Breathing became rapid.
Gojo Satoru smiled, a smile that was both charming and wicked.
If you want it," he said slowly, "change back.
Little Black Rabbit stared at him, staring at that handsome face, those Eyes, that smile..
The last string in his Brain snapped with a "pop."
A flash of Silver Light passed by.
The palm-sized Little Black Rabbit disappeared, replaced by Tu Bai, who was wearing wrinkled Sleep Pants and had a face flushed bright red.
He had just transformed back into human form, before he could even speak, he was snatched up by Gojo Satoru and pressed down onto his lap.
Slap.
A light, moderate slap landed on his buttocks.
Tu Bai froze completely, his face turning red in a moment.
"You still dare to ask me to get neutered?" Gojo Satoru's Voice came from above, laced with laughter.
I, I.." Tu Bai could barely get his words out, "I just..
Just what?
It's because you went too far last night.." Tu Bai muttered in a low voice, his voice growing fainter, "My.. my waist still hurts..
Gojo Satoru fell silent for a second.
Then he turned Tu Bai over and pulled him into his arms.
Sorry," he said softly, resting his chin on the top of Tu Bai's head, "I was at fault last night.
Tu Bai was stunned.
But making me get neutered? That punishment is a bit too harsh, isn't it?" Gojo Satoru's Voice carried a hint of laughter again. "I still want a daughter just like Xiao Bai.
Tu Bai's face turned even redder as he buried his face into his chest, muttering muffledly, "Who would want to give birth to.."
"You, of course," Gojo Satoru said as if it were the most natural thing in the world.
Tu Bai fell silent.
Gojo Satoru lifted his face, looking at his reddened eyes, felt a softening in his heart.
Why are you crying?" he asked softly, his thumb brushing against the corner of Tu Bai's eye, "I was just teasing you.
"I'm not crying.." Tu Bai insisted stubbornly, though his Voice still carried a nasal quality.
Gojo Satoru smiled, leaned down, kissed him.
It was a very light kiss, one after another, like a soothing, like an apology, also like a confession.
Tu Bai slowly relaxed and began to respond.
The kiss grew deeper and the atmosphere more ambiguous as Gojo Satoru's hands began to wander indiscreetly beneath the Clothes—
Ding-dong—
The doorbell rang.
Both of them froze at the same time.
"Ignore it," Gojo Satoru said in a low voice, intending to continue.
Ding-dong, ding-dong, ding-dong, ding-dong—
The doorbell was being pressed like a machine gun.
Gojo-sensei—open up—we're here to give New Year's greetings—
Itadori Yuji's loud voice came from outside the Shoji, possessing incredible piercing power.