Shamu, who had been shipping them from beginning to end, was in an excellent mood, thoroughly content in both body and mind.
Meanwhile, Kimimaro in his mind was deep in thought.
Lord Shamu seemed to enjoy bringing lovers together. If Lord Shamu learned about Haku's feelings...
Well, it seemed these situations were still different.
Kimimaro had only one friend, Haku, and he knew how much Haku had sacrificed just to feel worthy of liking Lord Shamu.
But love was not something that could be fulfilled by one person's wishes alone.
Haku had done so much on her own simply because she did not want to make Lord Shamu uncomfortable.
For a moment, Kimimaro felt rather worried.
In reality, Shamu had no idea what Kimimaro was worrying about.
He was still joking around with Kakashi.
Kakashi opened his mouth to ask, "Lord Shamu, why..."
Shamu crossed his hands and made a stopping gesture. "Hey, don't ask."
"If you ask, it's because I feel like it."
"If you want to repay me, then kiss again right here."
Shamu's blunt demand for the two of them to give him more sweetness was simply outrageous (well done!).
But the mood had carried them away just now. There was no way fifteen-year-old Rin could kiss Kakashi again in front of Shamu.
"Mm..."
Rin shyly buried her head in Kakashi's chest.
She did not dare lift her head at all. Her face was not the only thing red—her neck had turned red too.
She was even more of a steam princess than Hinata had been back then.
Shamu found the sight amusing as well.
Rin had always been gentle, intelligent, and cheerful. This was the first time she had shown such a shy side.
After hiding for quite a while, Rin finally lowered her head and