Genya thought for a moment.
"We're not eating at home."
Ino and Hinata both looked at him.
Genya slid open the paper door and called down the hallway.
"Hanabi!"
His voice echoed down the hall.
A few seconds later, hurried footsteps sounded in the distance.
Hanabi came running from the far end of the hallway, stopped in front of Genya, and tilted her head up, her eyes sparkling.
"Brother-in-law! What is it?"
Genya bent down and scooped her up.
"Come on, I'll take you to the night market! We're eating out!"
Hanabi's eyes instantly lit up like two little suns. She wrapped both arms around his neck and clung to him, kicking her legs in excitement.
"Really? The night market! The night market!"
Her voice echoed through the hallway, nearly lifting the roof.
"Really."
Genya bounced her a little higher to settle her securely in his arms.
"You can eat whatever you want and play whatever you want."
Hanabi let out a delighted shout, her voice bright and clear.
Standing beside them, Hinata couldn't help smiling at how happy her little sister was.
Ino folded her arms, a smile on her lips too.
"Your brother-in-law is loaded. Don't come home until you've spent all his money."
Hanabi nodded emphatically. "Okay!"
Genya carried Hanabi outside, with Ino on his left and Hinata on his right.
Hyuga Hiashi stood at the entrance to the main hall, watching them. He opened his mouth but said nothing.
He watched his daughter and her little sister walk away, then turned and went back inside.
"Clear away dinner."
His tone was flat.
The maid froze for a moment.
"Yes, sir."
Konoha's night market was especially lively on the first evening of the new year.
Vendors' calls rose one after another.
Roasted chestnuts, grilled octopus balls, candied