Whenever Kaguya thought of being separated from Uchiha Yin, a dull ache spread through her chest.
It hurt so badly she could barely breathe.
Yes. I'm not strong enough. If I were strong enough, I could keep Uchiha Yin with me.
That must be it.
Kaguya told herself this, and her longing for the God Tree's fruit grew stronger.
The fruit had not fully ripened yet, but Kaguya could not wait any longer.
If she waited until it was ripe, she feared Uchiha Yin would already be gone.
"Yin, wait for me. I'll make you lunch first." Kaguya forced a faint smile.
"Kaguya." The sorrowful beauty of her smile made Uchiha Yin's heart ache.
That expression doesn't belong on your face.
He could tell Kaguya had sensed something. She had been subdued lately, too.
"Be good. Wait for me." Kaguya touched him lightly, then hurried into the kitchen.
"Lord Yin, what's been going on between you and Lady Kaguya lately?" Aino asked, sounding troubled.
Even Aino and Aiya could plainly feel the oppressive air surrounding Kaguya and Uchiha Yin.
Once he saw that Kaguya had gone into the kitchen, Uchiha Yin took a deep breath. "I may have to leave soon."
"What? Lord Yin, you're leaving?" Aino stared at him in disbelief.
"Yes." Helplessness showed on Uchiha Yin's face.
Sorrow at the coming parting, and a reluctance to let go, welled up inside him.
He never said such things to Kaguya. He did not dare.
He knew how fragile her heart was.
If he said nothing, perhaps they could both keep fooling themselves a little longer. But if he spoke the truth aloud, Kaguya would likely burst into tears.
"Why, Lord Yin? Why do you have to leave?"
"Is Lady Kaguya not good to you? Is the Land of Ancestors