Setting aside how Kaka felt at that moment, Uchiha Ao had already returned home to enjoy Sister Izumi's lap pillow.
"Little brother, does this feel more comfortable?" Uchiha Izumi looked down at Ao, whose face was full of contentment.
"Yeah, that's just the right amount of pressure." Uchiha Ao closed his eyes in bliss.
No wonder everyone liked going to massage therapists.
This really was great.
Seeing her little brother's satisfied expression, Uchiha Izumi couldn't help smiling warmly.
Heh, she'd gone out of her way to learn this for her little brother.
That little Hinata still thought she could steal him from me.
She was so naive.
Thinking this, Uchiha Izumi massaged her little brother even more diligently.
Before long, Uchiha Ao fell fast asleep under Sister Izumi's gentle massage, his breathing long and even.
Uchiha Izumi gazed at her little brother's peaceful sleeping face, her eyes full of affection. She gently brushed the strands of hair from his forehead, moving carefully so as not to wake him.
That evening, Uchiha Izumi had held the same position for so long that her arm had gone numb, but she still couldn't bear to disturb the sleeping Ao.
Just then, Izumi's Mother called from outside the door.
"Dinner's ready."
Uchiha Izumi answered, then whispered in Ao's ear, "Little brother, wake up. It's time to eat."
Uchiha Ao furrowed his brow and rolled over.
But he showed no sign of waking up.
Izumi's Mother called from outside again, and Uchiha Izumi had no choice but to gently nudge her little brother's shoulder.
Ao finally stirred, blinking sleepily at her as he mumbled, "Sister Izumi, it feels like I only just fell asleep."
With his abilities, he could sense someone approaching even in his sleep.
But in Sister Izumi's presence, he let down