Without a doubt.
The confession had failed.
Her master still saw her as a child.
"Master..."
Uchiha Izumi's mood suddenly sank.
I'm growing too slowly... My growth is way too slow... I'm twelve already. How many more years do I have to wait?
"Izumi, developing these feelings at your age is only natural."
Hyuga Sho seemed not to notice Izumi's disappointment.
He continued comforting her in a gentle tone.
"But you need to understand... Sometimes, certain emotions are also constrained by the body..."
If she had a different body.
The body would affect her emotions.
In other words... it was the relationship between biological instinct and female and male hormones.
"I'm sorry, Master. I've caused you trouble..."
Tears flowed from Uchiha Izumi's eyes. She lowered her head and rubbed them.
She naturally hadn't heard a word of Hyuga Sho's explanation.
Her first love, her first confession, and being rejected... These things made her feel sad despite herself.
"Besides..."
Hyuga Sho changed tack.
This made Uchiha Izumi raise her head again.
"I'm not as outstanding as you imagine, Izumi..."
Hyuga Sho looked into the distance.
"You're a good child. You'll definitely find someone better in the future."
"No~ No way, Master is the best... I'll only ever like you!"
Uchiha Izumi wiped away her tears and stared at him with a brave gaze.
"My temper is terrible."
Hyuga Sho said.
"It's okay... I'll put up with it. As long as it's you, Master, I can accept you no matter how badly you lose your temper."
Uchiha Izumi hardened her resolve.
"There's also a considerable age gap between us."
Hyuga Sho shook his head.
"You're only eight years older..."
Uchiha Izumi retorted.
"I'm a member of the Hyuga Clan."
"Strictly speaking, I'm only half Uchiha. The other half is an ordinary person."