Chiyo pushed open the door to the Guard Unit Headquarters office. He had only just sat down when there was a light knock at the door.
"Come in."
The door opened, and Mikoto entered carrying an exquisite bento box, a gentle smile on her face.
"Chiyo-niichan, I brought you breakfast."
Chiyo's gaze fell on the bento in her hands.
Inside, seaweed-wrapped sushi rolls were arranged neatly in a row, accompanied by fresh vegetables and a small dish of soy sauce.
"You made this especially for me?"
She had made sushi for him so early in the morning?
Chiyo was somewhat surprised.
Mikoto's cheeks reddened as she nodded softly.
"Yes. I saw Kushina go to your house this morning. With her noisy personality, I was afraid she'd keep you from having time to eat breakfast..."
A trace of amusement flashed through Chiyo's eyes. So she had seen Kushina.
When it came to thoughtfulness and gentleness, his considerate little secretary Mikoto really was the best!
He reached out and pulled, catching Mikoto off guard and making her fall into his lap.
"Ah!"
She gave a soft cry and instinctively grabbed his shoulders, her face flushing crimson at once.
"Chiyo-niichan, this is the office..."
"What are you afraid of?"
Chiyo chuckled, lightly pinching her waist with his fingers.
"No one can see us."
Mikoto's ears burned with embarrassment, but she could not resist him. She could only sit obediently in his arms and carefully open the bento box.
"Chiyo-niichan, try it..."
She picked up a piece of sushi and brought it to Chiyo's lips.
Chiyo opened his mouth and bit down, his tongue inadvertently brushing her fingertip. Mikoto's fingers trembled slightly, and she nearly dropped the sushi.
"Is it good?"
Suppressing her shyness, she asked quietly.
"Mm."
Chiyo nodded, then picked up another