Chapter 25
Tenten looked curiously at Shino's sudden departure. "What's up with Shino? He seemed kind of in a rush."
Natsuki chuckled. "He's just greedy for my cooking and rushed home to pick his favorite veggies. Oh, right—since the Aburame clan raises insects, they're also good at growing vegetables. Shino's the clan head's son, and their veggies are top quality."
Shino is the clan head's son?
Tenten was stunned. She hadn't expected that Natsuki was friends with the heir of the Aburame clan.
This social circle doesn't feel like something a regular kid has...
Natsuki noticed her dazed look and tugged her along. "Alright, enough daydreaming. Let's hit the market. We especially need to buy some winter melon—Shino loves it."
Tenten looked at their interlocked hands and felt the warmth in his palm. Her fingers instinctively curled around his.
A gentle smile bloomed on her lips—one she didn't even realize she wore.
The two strolled through the bustling street hand-in-hand, but as their shopping list grew, they had to let go. And the moment their hands separated, both felt a hint of reluctance. When their eyes met, both blushed uncontrollably.
Nearby, some aunties and uncles at the vegetable stalls looked on with knowing smiles.
Ah... young love!
Natsuki seemed totally immersed in the moment and didn't notice at all that a certain blonde girl delivering flowers—Yamanaka Ino—was standing right behind them, eyes gleaming with gossip.