Chapter 83: Kakashi’s Request
"Not going to sleep, Kakashi-senpai?" Kamizuki Hikari pulled out a futon from the closet, glancing curiously at Kakashi.
Kakashi remained expressionless.
He had, in fact, been planning to head back to sleep. But when Hikari mentioned that Tsunade-sama was considering introducing Shizune to him—along with the news of a new book—Kakashi felt like he could go without sleep for three days straight.
"Hey, Hikari, about that new book... I think it’s worth discussing your ideas. As a long-time reader, I’ve got some insights!"
"The book’s already taking shape in my mind, so there’s no rush on that." Hikari said, laying out the futon before plopping down on it. "But regarding Shizune, Tsunade-sama has brought it up several times and still hasn’t made a decision."
"Why not?" Kakashi tilted his head slightly.
Tsunade was the Hokage. This wasn’t some outrageous request—why hesitate?
As for Kakashi himself, he wasn’t entirely sure how he felt.
If asked whether he wanted to get married, he did sometimes feel lonely living alone.
But if asked what kind of woman he wanted, he had no idea.
Still, when Hikari mentioned Tsunade considering Shizune for him, Kakashi’s heart had raced uncontrollably—and even now, it hadn’t fully settled.