After breakfast, Genya got ready to leave.
Nami walked him to the door.
"Are you coming over again tonight?"
Genya turned to look at her.
"Do you want me to?"
Nami blushed and nodded lightly.
Genya smiled.
"Sure."
He stepped outside, then suddenly turned back.
"Oh, right. Tell your mom she doesn't have to go out every time. There are plenty of rooms here, even if the soundproofing isn't great..."
Nami froze for a moment, then caught his meaning.
Blushing, she picked up a slipper and hurled it at him.
"Get out of here!"
Genya dodged it with a laugh and strode away.
Nami stood in the doorway, watching him go, unable to suppress the smile on her lips.
Back inside, she looked at the dishes on the table and suddenly felt that days like these...
Another day began in Konoha.
At the training grounds, Guy and Hashirama were still competing.
"Lord First! We're settling this today!"
"Hahaha! All right, all right!"
Outside Ichiraku Ramen, Naruto was waiting for Hashirama.
"What's taking Grandpa First so long? He promised to tell me about Madara Uchiha today!"
In the Hokage Office, Tsunade worked through her paperwork, occasionally glancing out the window.
Beside her, Shizune spoke quietly.
"Lady Tsunade, are you waiting for Lord First?"
"Who's waiting for him?! I'm watching to see when he'll come asking to borrow money!"
Shizune didn't dare say anything.
In the Uchiha Clan Compound, the Girl Group continued rehearsing.
At the entrance to the Konoha Military Police Force, Nami began her workday full of energy.
Passing clan members greeted her.
"Morning, Nami!"
"Morning."
"You're looking great today, Nami!"
"Am I?"
She touched her face, her lips curving upward.
Of course I am.
Because I slept especially well last night...
In the distance, Genya walked down the street,