After everyone had eaten and chatted, it was getting late. Time to rest.
Natsuki took Haku and Kimimaro back to their rooms.
Kimimaro greeted Natsuki. "Lord Natsuki, I'll turn in first."
Then he quickly entered his room and slammed the door shut.
Kimimaro normally would not have acted like that, but Natsuki seemed to have something to say to Haku today, so he did not linger.
Seeing Kimimaro's behavior, Natsuki shook his head slightly before escorting Haku to his door.
Haku stared steadily at Natsuki. He knew that Lord Natsuki probably had something to say to him.
He opened the door and led Natsuki inside.
Before Natsuki's reincarnation, he had taken Kimimaro and Haku out on missions and training.
They had eaten and lived together.
But the past was the past, and the present was the present.
Many things were different now. After his failed confession today, Haku did not know how to face Natsuki.
Guessing Haku's state of mind, Natsuki sat naturally on a stool and beckoned to him.
Haku walked over somewhat timidly and, at Natsuki's signal, sat on the bed beside him.
"Haku, how long has it been since I brought you back?"
Haku answered without hesitation, "Eleven years, Lord Natsuki."
Natsuki nodded slightly. "We've been together for so many years, and we've been very happy."
"So don't put any pressure on yourself. Just keep getting along with me as you did before."
"When you grow up, you'll understand your own heart."
Haku pressed his lips together. "Then when will I count as grown up?"
Natsuki considered it. "How about this—three years from now."
"If you still like me three years from now, come tell me again."
At that moment, Haku suddenly understood why Lord Orochimaru had supported him in achieving immortality first.
He held out his