Just as everyone was enjoying themselves, a knock suddenly came at the door. Sasuke opened it to find Shizuka Uchiha and her younger cousin, Uchiha Mie. He froze for a moment, clearly not expecting them to visit.
Uchiha Mie called out happily when she saw him, "Big brother Sasuke, my cousin and I came to see you! Are you happy?"
Her shout snapped Sasuke out of his daze. "Big Sister Shizuka, what brings you here? Is something wrong?"
Shizuka Uchiha smiled. "Aunt Mikoto invited Mie and me."
"Oh, come in, then," Sasuke replied.
Upset that Sasuke had ignored her, Uchiha Mie said, "Big brother Sasuke, why are you ignoring me? I finally got a chance to come out and see you, but you won't even talk to me. Do you not like me anymore?" By the time she finished, she was on the verge of tears.
Sasuke said helplessly, "Of course not. I've missed you, and I'm happy you came to see me. How could I ignore our adorable Mie? I was just talking to Big Sister Shizuka. Come on, let's go inside."
Uchiha Mie immediately brightened and hugged Sasuke's arm. "I knew you wouldn't ignore me, big brother Sasuke! I love you the most!"
Sasuke had no idea how to handle this girl who was two years younger than him. He could only sigh and let her cling to his arm as they walked inside.
When they entered the living room, Mikoto smiled at Shizuka Uchiha and Uchiha Mie. "Shizuka, Mie, you're here."
Shizuka Uchiha greeted them politely. "Clan head Fugaku, Aunt Mikoto, hello. Mie and I came to visit you." Uchiha Mie also released Sasuke's arm and politely greeted them.
Mikoto smiled. "You don't need to be so formal, Shizuka. I'm delighted you came to visit us. No