Multicrossover: I Took Utaha's Virginity At The Beginning!-Chapter 62 - 61: Propagating the Bloodline Is a Family Duty

Mai Sakurajima hesitated for a moment before looking up at Ryuu.

Despite her fears and anxieties, there was hope in his presence.

She took a deep breath, collecting her thoughts, before finally opening up to him.

"I started my career as a child star," she began, her voice steady but laced with a subtle weariness.

"I’ve been in the public eye since I was little—TV shows, movies, commercials… no matter where I went, people always noticed me."

Ryuu listened without interruption.

It wasn’t surprising. Most celebrities struggled with fame at some point. Constant public scrutiny, paparazzi stalking their every move, and the weight of always being watched—it wasn’t easy.

"At first, I accepted it. But as I got older, I started wishing I could just… disappear. Live a normal life, free from all the attention."

Her voice softened.

"One day, I wished for it… and it came true."

Her hands clutched the hem of her skirt.

"I remember it clearly. I stepped outside, expecting the usual stares, the whispers… but no one even looked at me. For the first time in years, I could walk freely without a disguise, without a mask."

"At first, I was thrilled."

Her lips curled into a bitter smile.

"But then… I realized something was wrong."

"At first, I could still talk to people," Mai continued, her fingers gripping the fabric of her skirt tighter.

"But as time passed, no matter how loudly I spoke, no one heard me. No one saw me. I couldn’t even buy food or interact with the world. It was as if… I had ceased to exist."

Ryuu said nothing, letting her pour out everything she had bottled up.

"Then, two weeks ago, something even worse happened."

She took a shaky breath.

"I started seeing things. Monsters. Ghosts. Curses."

"At first, they didn’t seem to notice me. But while humans ignored me completely, these… things… were real."

Ryuu remained silent, waiting for her to continue.

"And then I realized… I wasn’t just disappearing from human perception. I was being pulled away from this world entirely."

Her arms wrapped around herself, legs drawn up onto the couch.

"I was afraid that one day, I’d completely vanish—trapped between worlds, becoming just another lost spirit."

Her voice trembled as she said it out loud.

"That’s why I searched for you."

Mai lifted her gaze, locking eyes with Ryuu.

"When I heard about Shinjuku… when I saw what happened… I thought, if anyone could help me, it would be you."

She let out a weak chuckle.

"It’s not a confession or anything… but right now, you’re my only hope."

A brief silence followed.

Then—

Clap. Clap. Clap.

Ryuu slowly applauded, an amused smirk forming on his lips.

"Nice monologue. Very dramatic."

Mai puffed up her cheeks, feeling slightly embarrassed.

"I’m being serious!"

"I know. That’s why it was so entertaining."

"Tch."

She crossed her arms, trying not to seem flustered.

"So? Can you help me?"

"That depends." Ryuu leaned back, folding his arms behind his head. "What’s in it for me?"

Mai narrowed her eyes.

"I’ll pay you. Name your price."

Ryuu chuckled.

"Money isn’t everything, you know."

"Your condition isn’t just some random phenomenon," Ryuu explained.

"You have the potential to become a sorcerer."

Mai blinked.

"A… sorcerer?"

"Yes. Your power is already manifesting, but you don’t know how to control it. That’s why your technique is running wild."

Ryuu tapped a finger against his temple.

"Your ability likely eliminates people’s ’perception’ of you. The moment you wished to be invisible, your subconscious activated it."

"And since you lack control, it’s growing stronger. That’s why you’re slipping further away from the world."

Mai’s heart pounded as she listened.

"So… you’re saying I can fix this?"

"Not alone." Ryuu smirked. "But with my guidance? Absolutely."

A wave of relief washed over her.

Finally—a real answer.

"Then… will you teach me?"

She was still wary. She didn’t know much about Ryuu, but he was the first person to acknowledge her existence in weeks.

Compared to some unknown organization, he felt like the safest option.

"Sure," Ryuu said.

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"But there’s one condition."

Mai tensed.

"What is it?"

Ryuu’s smirk deepened.

"You’ll have to join my family."

"..."

Mai stared.

Three question marks practically floated above her head.

"Wait, what do you mean ’join your family’?"

Ryuu stretched lazily.

"The world of sorcery is old. Bloodlines are important. Most sorcerers inherit their abilities through lineage."

"My family… well, it’s practically extinct."

Mai listened carefully, but her suspicions grew.

"So, what does that have to do with me?"

"Simple. You’re a rare case—a new sorcerer appearing outside of the main families. I want to adopt you into my bloodline."

Mai squinted.

"That… sounds like a fancy way of saying ’harem recruitment’."

Ryuu grinned.

"Producing future generations of powerful sorcerers is a top priority."

Mai’s face turned red.

"H-Hold on! What kind of logic is that?!"

"It’s just common sense in the sorcery world," Ryuu shrugged.

"I mean, if you go to Jujutsu High, you’ll be trained to exorcise curses, fight constantly, and risk your life daily."

"But if you join me… you can learn at your own pace. No pressure, no mandatory combat. Just training and protection under the strongest sorcerer alive."

Mai froze at his last words.

"Wait… you’re saying you’re the strongest?"

"Obviously," Ryuu smirked. "Who do you think wrecked half of Shinjuku?"

Her eyes widened.

"That was… you?"

"Mhm."

Mai gulped.

No wonder he was so confident.

"So, what’s your decision?"

She bit her lip, deep in thought.

Everything he said made sense.

Joining a high-risk exorcist school sounded terrifying. But staying by Ryuu’s side?

That was the safer choice.

"Fine," she exhaled. "I’ll join."

Ryuu grinned.

"Welcome to the family."

"When can I start learning sorcery?" Mai asked.

"We’ll begin today." Ryuu smirked. "Also, for convenience, you should move into my place."

Mai’s eyes shot open.

"Excuse me?!"

"You won’t last long on your own. If you keep fading, you’ll eventually become untouchable. Living with me is the safest option."

Mai hesitated.

But… he wasn’t wrong.

"Fine." She crossed her arms. "But only until I regain control."

Ryuu smirked.

"Of course."