Kind-hearted little Miyuki did not reject the others' goodwill. After all, they were classmates in the same class.
Pets were indeed incredibly popular. Even delicately pretty little girls could not compare. Boys this age had yet to realize how important it was to please girls; instead, novel things drew their attention far more easily.
"Is it really okay to bring a pet to class?"
"The class next door has someone who brings a puppy, so it should be fine... Ninja have combat partners, so bringing a pet beast should be okay, but..."
This was not a little dog that only knew how to bark. It was a bear—a completely different caliber of animal.
The noisy discussions rose and fell, but little Miyuki was quite happy to have so many people willing to play with her.
"No pulling its tail, and no plucking its fur either... Line up, one at a time. If you don't listen to me, you won't get to pet the little bear!"
Well-traveled little Miyuki would not be frightened by such a minor scene. If she wanted to become a great female ninja like Lady Tsunade, she could not be stumped by these silly little children.
Even the somewhat shy Nagi was put to work, holding up her trembling longsword with both hands to maintain order and keep everyone from rushing forward at once.
The teachers observing from a distance were evaluating the situation in each class.
When children interacted for the first time without adults around, their behavior often revealed much of the temperament they would display in society in the future. At the same time, after slipping free of their parents' control, this was their first chance to establish their place through social interaction.
In the wild, the hierarchy established through childhood squabbles among