The Calm Before the Fury

Seeing Uchiha Apricot crying on the living room sofa, Kaoru Sakura seemed at a loss.

Nothing had seemed wrong that afternoon.

"...Apricot."

Kaoru Sakura softly called Uchiha Apricot's name.

Only then did Uchiha Apricot react. Yet as if she had not realized she was crying, she smiled and stood up.

"Aunt, welcome home."

"Have you eaten?"

"Or would you like something to drink? I'll get it for you."

Kaoru Sakura casually tossed the chain bag slung over her shoulder onto the sofa and, from the tea...