Chapter 378: The Date Is Set
Having left the main gate of the Senju residence, Mito paused and looked up at the sky. The sun shone brightly, and the gentle breeze carried just the right amount of warmth. It had been a long time since she had ventured outside.
"Great-Grandma, which way?" Ginji asked, shaking the hand he was holding with a bright, childlike smile.
"This way," Mito said after a brief moment of thought, returning to her senses. She led Ginji down the path to the right.
They passed through a quiet alley and soon emerged onto a bustling street, blending in with the crowd like any ordinary pair. The street was lively, filled with villagers going about their day. Parents accompanied their children, vendors called out to passersby, and cheerful faces were everywhere, a reflection of Konoha's peace and stability.
As they strolled leisurely, Mito and Ginji naturally drew attention. Their shared elegance and resemblance caught the eye of many, with some passersby even mistaking them for mother and son.
"My, your son is a handsome young man!" exclaimed a plump woman adorned in gold and silver jewelry, holding a chubby little girl by the hand. Her appearance suggested she belonged to a wealthy Konoha family.
"This is my..." Ginji began to explain, but Mito interrupted smoothly.
"Thank you for the compliment. Your daughter is very cute too," Mito said with a warm smile. She reached out and gently pinched the little girl's round cheek.
"Not at all. The child just likes to eat," the woman replied, brushing off the compliment with a wave of her hand. "Look how fat she is; it worries me to death." Despite her words, the pride in her expression was unmistakable.
The little girl glanced nervously between Ginji and Mito before shrinking shyly behind her mother. Her timid demeanor suggested she was an introvert.
"Hello, my name is Ginji," he said generously, his tone friendly and inviting.