She pushed open the door to Classroom 301.
The spacious classroom was already packed with people. Flamboyantly dressed wannabe-ninja types had gathered in one place, making the room loud and chaotic.
"Fast!"
Two figures shot past Hinata, and one of them swept Sasuke into a huge hug, startling Hinata.
That speed was no slower than Kakashi's.
"Sasuke~ Long time no see!"
Ino and Sakura, those two shameless fangirls, completely disregarded the occasion. They hugged and clung to Sasuke in public, making Hinata extremely envious.
"Get lost, Forehead! Sasuke is mine!"
"Ino-pig, what did you say?"
Hinata swiftly moved away from the battlefield. If she carelessly spoke up at a time like this, she would definitely be torn apart by their words.
They must be jealous of me.
Naruto's eyes lit up, as though he had learned something. He looked around and casually edged closer to Hinata.
Hinata: "..."
Glancing at Naruto, who was clearly eager to try, Hinata sneered. "I'll beat you to death..."
Naruto gave an awkward laugh. "Hehe!"
"You guys are here too? This exam... is such a pain."
Shikamaru pursed his lips, his face full of helplessness.
Choji said nothing. Only constant crunching sounds came from his mouth.
"Hey! Hinata, want some?"
Choji kindly held out a bag of chips to Hinata, looking like good friends ought to share.
Hinata seriously examined Choji for a few moments, then stiffly shook her head and said with slight embarrassment, "Thanks! No need... Oh, right, Choji, your forehead protector..."
Choji had been pretty cute as a child, and Hinata had been quite willing to play with him.
The little chubby boy was warmhearted, kind, and easy to bully. As long as she did not say those few forbidden words, no matter how much she messed with him, he would not