"Kushina, I've finished discussing serious business with the Uchiha Clan. Let's go back now."
Hyuga Wuye took the initiative, stepping forward to grab Kushina's soft little hand as he tried to sneak out of the Shy Radish Grounds.
"I won't!"
Kushina flopped onto her back and kicked her legs against the floor. "If you don't explain everything clearly today, I'm not going back!"
"No problem. I can explain it all right now."
Hyuga Wuye sat cross-legged beside her, looking perfectly open and honest.
"Shut up!"
Kushina sat up, covered his mouth with her little hand, then glanced at Uchiha Mikoto. "I want to hear Mikoto say it herself."
Uchiha Mikoto was dumbfounded. "..."
Kushina folded her arms, staring so intensely that Mikoto felt uncomfortable all over. "Mikoto, can you tell me what exactly is going on between you and Wuye?"
Hyuga Wuye shifted closer and hugged Kushina's small body from behind. He took a sniff at her neck, looking as if he were thoroughly enjoying himself.
A flush spread across Kushina's lovely neck, but she still forced herself to keep looking at Uchiha Mikoto.
Mikoto brushed a hand through her hair, thought for a moment, then tested the waters. "Kushina, you said you wouldn't go back unless everything was made clear?"
Kushina nodded solemnly. "That's right."
"Then," Uchiha Mikoto said with a sigh of relief, "you can stay here. You can stay as long as you want."
Kushina's head filled with question marks. "???"
"That works too. You two should spend some quality time together. I'll head back first!"
Hyuga Wuye released Kushina and climbed to his feet, making as if to head for the door.
He finally understood. This was a battle between close girlfriends. Better not get involved...
"I'll see you out."
Uchiha Mikoto followed after him.
"Wait!"