Hikari's body trembled slightly, but she did not push Boruto away.
Over the past three years, they had done things far more intimate than this. It was just that this time, Boruto had taken the initiative to embrace her.
Hikari turned around, facing Boruto with her naked body.
"I'm sorry, Boruto. I dragged you into this."
Boruto did not dare look at Hikari's completely bare body and deliberately shifted his gaze upward and to the side.
"Don't say that, Hikari. We're friends."
Boruto spoke somewhat haltingly, lacking confidence when he said the word "friends."
After all, they had long since seen each other naked. Calling themselves "friends" was a little self-deceiving.
Hikari stared at Boruto and asked softly, "Just 'friends'?"
Boruto understood what Hikari meant, but he did not dare speak carelessly.
He liked Hikari, but he was not from this time-space. He did not know when he might return to his own time.
Boruto was conflicted.
Hikari's naked body pressed against Boruto's. The thin fabric between them could not block the warmth of her skin or her softness.
"Boruto, look at me. I'll ask you again: are we just 'friends'?"
Hearing that, Boruto lowered his head and saw the hopeful look in Hikari's eyes. That confirmed her feelings.
Memories from his two lives flashed continuously through his mind.
His gaze steadied. Carefully moving his hand away from the scar on Hikari's back, he grasped her shoulders.
He lowered his head and kissed Hikari's forehead.
Tears glistened at the corners of Hikari's eyes, but she looked happy.
After kissing Hikari's forehead, Boruto whispered into her ear, "A girlfriend is also a 'friend.'"
"But if I get the chance someday, I want to return to my own time-space. Would you come with me?"
Hikari raised her head and lightly pecked Boruto