Only then did Kurenai Yuhi notice the breakfast by the bed.
There was her favorite Tamagoyaki, along with warm Miso Soup.
A warm current flowed through her heart.
Kurenai Yuhi struggled, wanting to sit up.
"Ah..."
The soreness coursing through her body made Kurenai Yuhi suck in a sharp breath.
It was the aftermath of last night's madness.
Seeing this, Uchiha Yao hurriedly supported Kurenai Yuhi and let her lean against his chest.
"Don't move around."
Uchiha Yao picked up his chopsticks, lifted a piece of Tamagoyaki, and brought it to her lips.
"Open up."
Kurenai Yuhi's cheeks flushed faintly.
She had never imagined that one day, she would receive the treatment of having Konoha's Fifth Hokage personally feed her.
Kurenai Yuhi obediently opened her mouth and ate the Tamagoyaki.
Mouthful by mouthful, Uchiha Yao fed Kurenai Yuhi the entire breakfast.
After finishing breakfast, Kurenai Yuhi felt some strength return to her body.
"Yao, I... should I go back now?"
Kurenai Yuhi asked somewhat bashfully.
She couldn't stay here forever.
"No rush," Uchiha Yao said. "I've already taken leave for you."
"Huh? Taken leave?"
"Mm." Uchiha Yao nodded and said matter-of-factly, "For the next few days, rest properly here."
"But..."
"No buts."
Uchiha Yao cut Kurenai Yuhi off.
"Be good. That's an order."
Seeing Uchiha Yao's overbearing manner, Kurenai Yuhi instead felt a surge of sweetness in her heart.
Kurenai Yuhi knew that Uchiha Yao was worried about her.
"Then... all right."
Kurenai Yuhi stopped insisting and nodded obediently.
That evening, Uchiha Yao's residence.
The house was brightly lit.
Uchiha Yao sat at the head of the table. Naruto and Hinata sat on either side, while Kurenai Yuhi sat beside Uchiha Yao, naturally serving him more rice.
"Wow! There's so much food today!"
Naruto looked at the dishes covering