Pakura smiled at that. "It's not really some great insight. I just feel that I used to be too utilitarian, always thinking about what I absolutely had to achieve, without paying attention to the experiences along the way."
"Starting today, I plan to follow what Senior Akeibi said—improve step by step, then make a push toward my dream of becoming a star!"
Kurenai's smile was equally radiant. "Sure, let's do it together. After all, we're a duo."
"Okay!"
The first friend Pakura had made after arriving in Konoha was Kurenai, so the two had become extremely close, practically inseparable best friends.
"By the way, your boyfriend is coming to pick you up for dinner today, right? It's already this late. Shouldn't you go get ready?"
Kurenai thought about it. "Asuma? I think he did ask me out. Then let's officially start training tomorrow. If I have any dates after that, I might just have to turn them down."
Kurenai and Asuma had been together for a long time. The two had liked each other ever since they graduated from the Ninja Academy.
They had just been too young at the time. Once they got a little older, they officially became boyfriend and girlfriend.
Shinku was quite satisfied with Kurenai's boyfriend.
After all, Asuma was the son of the Sarutobi Clan head. His bloodline and strength were both outstanding.
More importantly, though the boy was somewhat rebellious, he truly treated Kurenai very well.
He never lost his temper, and on holidays, he would give her gifts and flowers.
He was a genuinely thoughtful person.
That won Asuma Shinku's approval, and the two were finally able to be openly together.
Recently, Asuma often came to the academy to visit Kurenai and always encouraged her, telling her that she would definitely become a