"Yu, Rin, would you like to come for a walk-"
Namikaze Minato had intended to invite the two of them along, but Kushina quickly coughed and interrupted him. "Minato, Little Yu and Little Rin have already worked hard enough training all day. Why go for a walk after dinner instead of getting some proper rest? Just the two of us can go!"
As she spoke, Kushina kept signaling Minato with her eyes. Come on, didn't you notice something was off with Nohara Rin's mood just now? Clearly, being cooped up at home for so long has affected her state of mind. This is when we need to give them some time alone so Mikami Yu can help talk her through it!
"Oh-oh!"
Minato paused, then followed Kushina's gaze toward Rin and caught on. "Right, that was careless of me. You and Rin should get some rest, Yu. Kushina and I will take a stroll and bring you back some tricolor dango."
In fact, going as a pair suited Minato even better. He and Kushina had not enjoyed some proper affection in a while either, so tonight's walk was the perfect chance to exchange sweet nothings-
Soon.
Minato and Kushina left the house. Only Mikami Yu and Nohara Rin remained inside.
The atmosphere grew a little strange.
"Um, Rin-"
Just as Yu began to speak, Rin pushed back her chair, stood, and threw herself toward him. He instinctively raised his arms to catch her. The girl's body was soft and supple; even holding her in his arms, he could barely feel her weight.
"-Rin?"
Yu ventured.
"Let me hold you for a while, Yu."
Rin buried her face in his chest and spoke softly.
Yu hesitated, then relaxed, feeling the slight tremble in her soft body. He gently rested one hand