Chapter 246
Haruto Saito's gaze turned sorrowful, filled with an infinite love and longing for Tsunade. Even though nothing had happened yet, the air around him carried the weight of an impending farewell, as if this were their final moment together.
Life is like a play, all about performance!
Haruto held Tsunade in his arms, their faces mere inches apart. Tsunade shot him a sidelong glance, a dangerous glint flickering in her eyes. But in the next moment, that sharpness faded, replaced by something more complex, something indescribable.
"Brat, I know you're trying to trick me, but..." Tsunade paused mid-sentence. Then, without warning, she reached out, cupped Haruto's face, and closed her eyes as she pressed her lips against his.
Soft. Warm. Clumsy. Tsunade's kiss was inexperienced.
It lasted only a few moments before she pulled away. Gazing into Haruto's eyes, she said earnestly, "I really do hope you survive."
Haruto was deeply moved. In that moment, he was almost certain—Tsunade might actually love him. Or at the very least, she liked him. Otherwise, why would she allow him to kiss her, even knowing he was fooling her?
"I'll do my best to survive. You've given me strength!" Haruto declared seriously. "Can you give me a little more strength?"
Before Tsunade could respond, he leaned in and kissed her again.
This time, he got bolder. His hands roamed, slipping under the fabric of her clothing—
"Mmm! Mmm! You little brat, get off me!" Tsunade finally "resisted," pushing Haruto away forcefully. Then, with a powerful punch to his stomach—