Casmin Bui Week 4: My Heart and Soul Tell Me Otherwise

Last weekend, I was mindlessly scrolling through Instagram reels when I came across sad edits of Geto Suguru and Gojo Satoru. Nothing out of the ordinary. Even though they did fulfill my daily dose of romance ships for the day, I couldn’t help but think about a particular phrase that Gojo emphasized: “my six eyes tell me you’re Suguru Geto but my soul knows otherwise.” For some context to those who haven’t watched Jujutsu Kaisen yet (I highly recommend it!), two sorcerers named Gojo and Geto were best friends in high school, and some people including me believe that they were transitioning into an intimate relationship. Gojo telling Geto that he was “his one and only” didn’t help the allegations either. Anyways, the boys had a big conflict over their idea of becoming the “strongest,” and they had ignored one another for years until they were forced to face each other. As an adult, Geto was considered a “villain” because he was seemingly killing innocent people, and Gojo was put in a situation where he had to kill his best friend for justice. After he died though, a spirit named Kenjaku took over his body, and as expected, Gojo’s reaction to seeing “Geto” months after his death was not taken calmly. Gojo remembered Geto in that moment for his core self: a classmate, a friend, a partner, before he realized that all of what defined Geto as Geto was taken away from him.


Gojo in shock for 1 minute straight


I really enjoy this anime and this ship between these guys because of the intimate bond they had in such little time with each other. There's also other anime that parallel this relationship as well, the most notable being The Summer Hikaru Died. The fact that the partner can identify a seemingly unnoticeable change in their partner's character is not only interesting, but is so powerful and reflective of humans and how we portray ourselves. I think what it means to be yourself also comes with the acceptance and acknowledgement of how or what you want to be portrayed as, or else you can even be alienated from yourself. Are you kind? Are you confident? Are you genuine? Despite any changes in your physical looks, the figure in the mirror shouldn’t be a shock, even if that means seeing a part of yourself that you neglect.



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  1. Charlize ChoOctober 9, 2025 at 8:40 PM

    I keep telling myself to watch Jujutsu Kaisen, but I keep falling out with that promise. I love the idea of intimate relationships touching the soul—people who have known each other for so long are able to pick up on each other’s subtle hints regarding their current mental state or feelings. Your friends may look the same day to day as always, but some part of your intuition would recognize some difference. Always trust your gut, at least to some extent…! People have their own unique patterns regarding habits or behavior, some being more noticeable than others; for others to recognize these patterns is just a show of how much time has been spent together. The intricacies of human connections are always so interesting, but in the end, like how you said people shouldn’t be surprised by who they are, you know yourself better than anyone else. Others may be able to pick up on things you never noticed about yourself, but they can’t delve into your mind the same way you can. A little introspection is always fun, picking apart at your many pieces and seeing if others might interpret your existence in the same way!

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  2. Tanya GuptaOctober 9, 2025 at 9:53 PM

    Hi Casmin! I really like how you connected the broad concept of identity to the idea of perception. It’s so true that being yourself isn’t just about who you are, but also about how you present yourself and how you want others to perceive you. Also, even though I have never watched Jujutsu Kaisen (I have heard of it, though!), I like how you clearly describe Gojo and Geto’s bond as something that is so deep and exists on a highly emotional level that could never be replaced after Geto’s body was taken over. The fact that Gojo could still figure out that there was something “off” shows just how well he understands him and how deep their relationship went. This also reminds me of real-life friendships, where if you spend enough time with a person, you’re eventually able to automatically notice even the slightest change in their mannerisms.

    This is also in relation to the fact that relationships with other people are a defining feature of identity for most people. These bonds and connections are what allow us to grow personally and also understand ourselves on a deeper level, because the way that other people might see us might reflect parts of ourself that we don’t actively notice.

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