"What are we going to buy?"
Yukina shifted slightly outward, moving her shoulder away from where it had rested against Chiba's. A faint blush spread across her face as she spoke shyly.
Although she had followed Chiba when he suggested they leave, she had no idea what he intended to do.
And right now, her heart was already racing at its limit. If she did not find something to distract herself with, she feared she might lose control and run away.
At this moment, the two of them walked side by side beneath a single umbrella, their shoulders touching, through the bustling district. Outside, the curtain of rain grew denser as the downpour intensified.
"Steamed buns. Konoha Giant Steamed Buns."
Chiba answered casually. He glanced at the rain outside, then at the umbrella, which was not particularly large. As he shifted it a little more toward Yukina, he added, "Come closer. Hold onto my hand."
As he spoke, Chiba's gaze remained fixed on the raindrops falling onto Yukina's shoulder, while nearly half of his own shoulder had already been soaked.
The umbrella was indeed a little small. It was more than enough for one person, but rather cramped for two. If Yukina did not move closer, she might get wet. Besides, she was still in a state of blindness that Chiba could not fully assess. If she caught a cold and it caused complications he had not anticipated, that would be troublesome.
Hold... hold onto...
His... hand?
At those words, Yukina's entire face turned bright red, and her wildly pounding heart nearly leaped into her throat.
Just moments ago, merely having their shoulders pressed together and feeling the firm muscles beneath Chiba's shoulder had already been almost too much for her. She had instinctively edged away a little. Now, at