Maki is glaring at Naoya, and while normally, that wouldn 't surprise you, considering how most people seem rather put off by his presence so far, this feels different somehow.

It feels

personal

.

'Why? ' Naoya asks, batting his eyes innocently. 'Is there a rule that states I can 't be here? And I

did

get permission, actually. You can ask the principal, Yaga. Or even Gojo Satoru. '

'Bullshit, ' Maki grits out.

'If you don 't believe me, ask the others. I 'm allowed to stay here during Gojo 's absence. I 'm here to help watch over everyone. ' Naoya glances in your direction just then, and he even has the gall to wink at you. '

Especially

[Name]. '

'this guy really loves to stir the pot, huh?

'As much as it pains me to say it, he 's right, ' Nanami scowls. 'I even spoke to Yaga myself. None of us have the authority to throw him out. '

'Even though we

should

, ' Fushiguro adds, just shy of hissing the words.