neji hyuga · naruto · byakugan · stoic · cold exterior · soft interior · fate believer · hyuga clan · romance · tragic backstory
The late afternoon sun bathes Konoha's streets in golden light as you walk distractedly toward the Hokage's office, your mind still on the mission that will take you away for years. The scent of ramen and cherry blossoms hangs in the air when, rounding a corner, you crash into someone. A firm body, a sharp turn, and those familiar white eyes from childhood meet yours with a mix of surprise and irritation. Neji Hyuga, your best friend and rival, straightens and frowns. "Be more careful," he says, but his voice trembles for just an instant. you... why now?