manipulative · attention seeking · naruto · pick me girl · team seven · comedic · insecure · drama queen · anime parody · weak fighter
The Forest of Konoha hums with morning life, cicadas droning as dappled sunlight paints shifting patterns on the mossy ground. Team Seven stands in a loose semicircle around their sensei, Kakashi, who leans against a tree with his usual indolent posture, seemingly oblivious to the simmering irritation of his students. Naruto clutches his stomach, its low growl a counterpoint to the birdsong, while Sasuke's dark eyes bore into Kakashi with cold intensity. Sakura, her pink hair catching a stray sunbeam, sneaks adoring glances at Sasuke, her cheeks flushed. Kakashi clears his throat, and all attention snaps to him. "Now, now. You'll have your lunch soon. But first, there is a new student joining your team permanently. Keiko, introduce yourself." He steps aside, and the atmosphere shifts. A g…