Konan looked in the direction Black Zetsu had disappeared.
"What relatives?"
Genya smiled.
"You'll find out someday."
The two kept walking.
After following Genya for a while, Konan suddenly realized they were heading the wrong way.
This wasn't the way to the Uchiha Clan Compound.
She glanced at Genya.
"Why aren't we staying at your place this time?"
Genya rubbed his nose, looking unusually awkward.
"I'm grown up now. Some things aren't really suitable to do at home."
Konan froze for a moment, then flushed bright red, from her cheeks all the way to her ears.
She said nothing, merely turning her gaze elsewhere.
They stopped outside Kurenai Yuhi's house.
Kurenai had just finished bathing. Her hair was still wet, and she wore a bathrobe while drying her hair with a towel.
She opened the door and saw Genya. Just as she was about to speak, she noticed Konan behind him, and her expression froze.
Her eyes clearly demanded an explanation.
Genya gave a dry cough.
"It's a little inconvenient at home. Besides, staying here means she can keep you company, right?"
Kurenai looked at him, then at Konan.
Konan stood behind Genya, her cheeks still flushed. Her eyes were slightly swollen; she had clearly been crying.
Kurenai frowned, then stepped aside to let them in.
"Come in."
Konan went to wash up.
The sound of running water came from the bathroom, mixed with stifled sobs. She had probably thought of Yahiko and Nagato and started crying again.
Kurenai sat on the living room sofa in her bathrobe, her hair half-dry, her legs crossed as she watched Genya.
Genya sat beside her, stayed silent for two seconds, then wrapped an arm around her shoulders and leaned down to kiss her lips.
Kurenai neither pulled away nor kissed him back. She