The Jujutsu Kaisen franchise has never shied away from emotional storytelling, but fans just got one of the most heartwarming reveals in its history. In the recently announced sequel series, Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo, creator Gege Akutami confirmed what many had long suspected: Yuta Okkotsu and Maki Zenin not only ended up together but built a family.

After years of speculation, this romance becoming canon has electrified the fandom. Though bittersweet due to their fates, fans are celebrating that the couple’s bond grew into a life filled with love, children, and grandchildren. While the new series moves forward with an entirely new generation of sorcerers, it ensures that Yuta and Maki’s love story will forever remain part of Jujutsu Kaisen history.