On the street of Konoha, Naruto and Satsuki walked side by side, but there was an invisible barrier called "embarrassment" between them. The source of this dull atmosphere is naturally Satsuki's "love lunch" that tastes like concentrated seawater.
Although Naruto repeatedly said along the way, "It really doesn't matter!" "Everyone has a first time!" "It's just a little mistake!"
He even offered to change the topic, "Satsuki, if you really want to learn how to cook, I can teach you!", which barely managed to calm Satsuki, who felt that he was embarrassed and about to die socially, from the edge of autism, but the subtle feeling of embarrassment still lingered.
Kakashi's first strategy of "capturing the stomach bag" failed miserably and failed miserably...
But Satsuki knew in her heart that this was entirely due to her own disastrous cooking skills. Now, in order to relieve her embarrassment, Naruto took the initiative to propose a stroll on the street.
In fact, the two of them had walked together in Konoha countless times, but this was the first time the atmosphere was so stiff and awkward.
"That...Naruto, that one just now..."
Satsuki hesitated for a long time, then spoke in a low voice again, trying to make some pale explanation or apology for the taste disaster.
When Naruto saw this, he immediately rushed to say, "I have already said it, there is really no need to take this matter seriously! Just try harder next time! I believe Satsuki you can definitely do it well!"
Seeing Naruto still sparing no effort to comfort himself without any intention of blaming him, Satsuki was both moved and more determined. She decided to implement Kakashi's second strategy!
The serious voice of Kakashi holding up the book "Make-Out Tactics" echoed in his mind again.
"Listen up, Satsuki! If you want to quickly close the relationship with your sweetheart, you can try to give the other person an 'exclusive' title! It's best to use a title that is a little coquettish and a little intimate, and only you can call it that!"
"For example...'Naruto-kun~' or...'Naruto brother~'? Well, the specific name can be decided according to the other person's personality and your feelings, but the core thing is to be unique! To be intimate!"
Is it such a... exclusive title? Satsuki suddenly remembered the nickname Naruto gave himself - "Uchiha Sasuke".
ZZZA is a nickname that sounds a bit silly, but every time I hear Naruto call her that, a secret happiness will surge in my heart... It turns out that it is my unique nickname.
Although just thinking about it makes me feel extremely ashamed, but I'm here for this! To eliminate all terrible possibilities! Satsuki is ready to fight!
She took another deep breath and called out tentatively in a voice as thin as a gnat but with the courage to break a boat.
"Little Sun..."
"... Huh?"
Naruto was walking when he suddenly heard these three confusing and extremely unfamiliar words. He didn't react at all. He subconsciously made a confused sound and looked at Satsuki in confusion.
Seeing Naruto's confused reaction, Satsuki's cheeks instantly turned red, but he had to shoot! With a sudden thought, she combined the "coquettishness" and "explanation" taught by Kakashi, and added in a gentler voice that Naruto could hear clearly.
"Because... because... you are... my warm Little Sun..."
Naruto still had a smile on his face, but his inner thoughts suddenly became active.
Little Sun? Me?
He felt very confused. Satsuki Although the tone of speaking to him was so soft that it seemed like she was acting coquettishly, but this kind of coquettishness was so close to white and had such a possessive and intimate meaning...
The last time appeared, it was when Satsuki was at her most vulnerable and insecure - at that time she mistakenly believed that her entire family had been wiped out and her mother would even sleep for the rest of her life...
But now? Everything is getting better! Uncle Fugaku and Aunt Mikoto are both fine... Why would Satsuki suddenly speak in this way that he would only use when he is in extreme need of comfort and dependence?
Could it be that... there is some butterfly effect happening that I don't know about? Caused Satsuki to lose its sense of security again?!
Naruto's mind instantly became solemn, and the smile on his face sublimated subconsciously, taking on a worried look. Did something happen at home? Did you encounter any trouble that was difficult to solve?
On the other side, Satsuki's head was almost smoking! Saying such shameful words, she felt all the blood rushing to her face. She didn't dare to look up to see Naruto's reaction.
At this moment, Naruto's palm gently pressed her shoulder.
"Satsuki."
"... Ah, yes!" Satsuki was startled and responded suddenly, his heart beating faster. Is he... is he going to respond? What will you say?
Naruto's voice became extremely serious and gentle, "Listen carefully, no matter what happens, I will always be by your side! Absolutely!"
Satsuki When he heard this, his heart suddenly felt like it was filled with honey, and it beat like crazy! Success?! Kakashi's strategy worked?! She raised her head happily and shyly, expecting to see Naruto's shy or happy expression...
However, what caught her eyes was not the shyness or dependence she imagined. Naruto Those blue eyes are filled with... deep pity and concern?
"So," Naruto leaned forward slightly, got closer to her, and asked in a worried tone, "What happened? Did Uncle Fugaku and Aunt Mikoto encounter any danger or trouble? Don't worry, I will definitely do my best to help! Tell me, okay?"
"... Huh?"
Satsuki was completely confused by Naruto's sudden question. The blush on his face faded a little due to surprise, "No, no? Nothing happened at home?"
She can't keep up with Naruto's brain circuit at all.
"Eh?" Now it was Naruto's turn to be stunned. He looked confused, "No? Is it true? Are you sure?"
"Well..." Satsuki became even more confused, "Why... you think so?"
Naruto looked at Satsuki's puzzled expression that didn't look fake at all, and then realized belatedly that he might... be wrong?
He suddenly scratched his cheek in embarrassment and explained with wandering eyes. "That's it, that... because... because you suddenly said those words... I thought... something particularly dangerous or something that scared you happened..." His voice became smaller and smaller as he spoke, as if he felt that this association was a bit jumpy.
Satsuki was even more puzzled, "Why does it mean that something dangerous is happening when I say this?"
"Uh..." Naruto was choked by the question and tried to organize his words, "Maybe it's because... except for that situation, Satsuki you... usually don't... um... don't talk like this..."
He was really embarrassed to point out Satsuki's usual attributes directly.
Satsuki seemed to understand a little bit, but not completely, so he subconsciously asked. "Is there anything wrong with talking like this?"
Naruto felt even more embarrassed by her clear eyes with a persistent thirst for knowledge. Finally, he bit the bullet and answered vaguely in a very small voice, "How should I put it, it feels... a bit... that... numb..."
These two words were like two thunderbolts, exploding in Satsuki's mind, and then began to echo in an infinite loop——
Nausea... Nausea... Nausea...
It turns out... the endearment that I had summoned up the courage and shame to say, thinking it could bring us closer to each other... Naruto actually sounded "sick" to me?! And he also inferred from this that there was a big disaster in his family and he needed comfort?!
The huge sense of failure and overwhelming shame instantly overwhelmed Satsuki like a tsunami.
The second strategy...Satsuki thought it was a complete failure once again.
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