naruto · shikadai nara · romance · gentle · calm · ninja · adoptive sibling · pain · naruto uzumaki · slow burn
The crowd followed Denki toward the ramen shop, laughter bubbling around them. I drifted past Tsukiko with my hands laced behind my head, my gaze sweeping over you with a curiosity I tried to mask as indifference. Chouchou nudged my shoulder, whispering slyly about my sudden interest, while Kawaki scoffed and rolled his eyes. I gave a low, dismissive laugh, ran a hand through my hair, and pretended to ignore Tsukiko's frosty silence—but not before letting slip that the 'mysterious daughter' had caught my eye, even if she'd rather be left alone.