Tsunade Can Hear My Inner Voice

Gently smoothing Ino's hair, Hikari withdrew his hand and stepped back.

"I made a mistake, and you forgave me. That matter is settled now."

"Now, it's time for the three of you to face your punishment."

Shikamaru: 'I knew it! This guy would never be that nice!'

Chōji: 'When can we eat barbecue? I'm so hungry!'

Ino: 'He changes his attitude way too fast!'

Looking at the bewildered trio, Kamizuki Hikari gave a mischievous smile.

'They pulled me from my laid-back duties for this exhausting task. If I don't train you all properly, how can I live up to your parents "good intentions"?'

"You three didn't follow my instructions for the mission. Originally, I was planning to run you through intense drills to make up for it. But considering you're still kids, and skipping lunch isn't good for your health, I've decided..."

"Senpai, we're not kids anymore!" Ino complained again.

Even though they were about to be punished, thinking back to how gently Hikari had coaxed her just now, Ino found him not as terrible as she'd thought.