Quick-Witted, Smart!

Mikoto Uchiha's eyes lit up as she pressed, "Can I bring someone along?!"

"Uh... sure," Hikaru answered somewhat reluctantly.

Mikoto Uchiha had been the frustrated one before; now it was his turn. He had originally thought it would be just the two of them, and that they could conveniently, ahem!! do some things they were supposed to do. But judging by the situation, Mikoto Uchiha wanted to bring Kushina along.

Hikaru had nothing against Kushina, but what man would want to bring a third wheel along at a time like this?

However, seeing Mikoto Uchiha's expectant expression, Hikaru simply agreed. There was plenty of time, so why fuss over it? He set Mikoto Uchiha down and headed for Nara Shikaku's office.

"Phew~~~~" Seeing Hikaru leave directly without objecting or questioning her, Mikoto Uchiha, who had felt a little guilty, let out a sigh of relief.

Ever since she had gone for a drive with Hikaru last time, Mikoto Uchiha had found it thrilling, so she bragged to Kushina about it. Who knew Kushina would give her a look that said, You're so unfair. How could you leave your sister out of something this good? Feeling a little embarrassed at the time, Mikoto Uchiha had agreed in a moment of impulsiveness.

She had originally thought today would be just the two of them going out to enjoy some private time, but since they could go for a drive, she had to bring Kushina. Otherwise, if Kushina found out that she had gone without her, their sisterly bond might be in danger. More importantly, she would lose face. After all, she had agreed to it in a moment of foolish excitement.

Even if they could not have their time alone, there would be plenty of chances later~~~ She would satisfy Kushina's curiosity