Hinata brightened at his words. She nodded and said thoughtfully, "Father, you're busy, but you've spent the past few days with me. I'm already very happy. You should get back to work, or Uncle Hizashi will start worrying!"
Hyuga Hiashi was a little surprised. He had never expected his daughter, still so young, to say something like that.
His heart swelled with pride. "Good girl!"
He turned to Samui. "Miss Samui, sorry for the trouble, but could you look after her for a while?"
Samui nodded at once. "Of course. Go take care of your work!"
When her father had gone, Hinata bowed politely to Samui. "Samui, I'm so glad you came to see me!"
Samui stood with a hand on her hip, looking down at Hinata, who barely reached her waist. Her cool expression softened. "I'll be coming by often from now on. I only hope you won't get tired of me!"
Hinata stopped in her tracks and tilted her head back, looking earnestly into Samui's eyes. "Even if you come every day, I won't get tired of you. I hardly ever have anyone to play with, so please come every day!"
Samui looked down and met Hinata's gaze. The little girl's brows were drawn together, her lips pressed tight, and determination filled her face.
Samui crouched and gently smoothed Hinata's furrowed brow. "All right, I believe you. You're too young to be frowning like that. You'll make yourself look ugly!"
Hinata seemed to believe her. She gave a little cry and quickly relaxed her brow, murmuring, "I don't want to look ugly. I want to be as pretty as Mother!"
Samui liked the child's innocent way of thinking. She stood and said with a serious face, "Your father asked me to play with you, but that doesn't mean