Recaps

Ruri visited Momokusa Harukawa after returning from a mission and asked her to walk around the shops with him. His affectionate words left Harukawa blushing as they stood outside her home.

• Ruri knocked on Momokusa Harukawa's door and waited, thinking no one was home.
• Momokusa Harukawa answered the door and was surprised and happy to see Ruri.
• Ruri told Harukawa he had just returned and came to ask her to walk around the shops with him.
• Ruri said he had missed Harukawa and wanted to see her as soon as he got back, making her blush more deeply.

Ruri and Momokusa Harukawa reunited after his mission, and their conversation turned flirtatious as Ruri offered to support her. Harukawa challenged him to pay for the household items she needed, and Ruri happily agreed.

• Momokusa Harukawa admitted she had missed Ruri and worried about him while he was away.
• Ruri offered to treat Harukawa to dinner and said he was saving money to support her in the future.
• Harukawa denied wanting Ruri's support, then walked ahead and challenged him to pay for things she needed at home.
• Ruri admired Harukawa and agreed to support her that night.

Ruri admired Momokusa Harukawa’s beauty as they strolled together, and reflected on how meeting her and his other friends had changed his outlook. The chapter ended with the two walking side by side in the evening breeze.

• Ruri approached Momokusa Harukawa and complimented her hanfu, offering to pay for their outing.
• Momokusa Harukawa told Ruri that it was her first time wearing such clothing.
• Ruri praised her appearance, making Momokusa Harukawa shyly lower her head as they continued walking.
• Ruri reflected on how meeting Momokusa Harukawa, Reika Hyuga, and others had changed his view of friendship.
• Ruri and Momokusa Harukawa strolled together along the roadside as a light breeze lifted their hair.

Ruri told Momokusa Harukawa about the large number of enemies and unexpected events he faced on his mission. As they walked through Konoha, he said he would be home for a long time and wanted to spend their evenings together.

• Momokusa Harukawa asked Ruri why his mission had taken so long, and he explained that numerous enemies attacked them on the way to the front line.
• Ruri said most of the nearly three hundred enemies were untrained ordinary people who had likely been gathered from a village in an emergency.
• Momokusa Harukawa expressed surprise and said she would reconsider the Anbu, but Ruri suggested they find somewhere to sit and drink water before he continued the story.
• Ruri and Momokusa Harukawa walked through Konoha's crowded streets and discussed how the warmer weather brought people outside.
• Ruri told Momokusa Harukawa he wanted to take evening walks with her while he stayed home and said he missed her even when they were together.

Ruri and Momokusa Harukawa went for an evening walk, teasing each other as they grew closer. The chapter left them at a sushi restaurant, where Ruri agreed to buy her whatever she wanted.

• Momokusa Harukawa said she missed Ruri and would try to take evening walks with him over the next few days.
• Ruri praised Momokusa Harukawa's appearance in her kimono, making her blush and threaten to stop walking with him.
• Ruri offered to pay for whatever Momokusa Harukawa wanted as an apology, and she accepted.
• Momokusa Harukawa chose a sushi restaurant, and Ruri agreed to go inside with her.

Ruri and Momokusa Harukawa visited a sushi restaurant, where Harukawa ordered caviar and tuna sushi and Ruri chose the same dishes. They waited to see how the food tasted.

• Ruri and Momokusa Harukawa entered a simply decorated sushi restaurant.
• Ruri asked Harukawa whether she had eaten there before, and she said she had visited with her mother and enjoyed the food despite its price.
• Ruri and Harukawa sat at the counter and ordered two servings of caviar sushi and one serving of tuna sushi.
• Ruri ordered the same dishes as Harukawa, who asked him why he had copied her order.

Ruri told Momokusa Harukawa about his mission to deliver a scroll to the front line, where he faced a large force of enemies. He left her shocked after revealing that some of them used banned drugs to become stronger than him.

• Ruri said enemies had repeatedly blocked his team's route while they delivered a scroll, and his team killed them.
• Ruri explained that his uncle, Hizashi Hyuga, commanded the front line and that the enemy force had numbered fewer than three hundred.
• Ruri said the defenders had already killed more than a hundred enemies, leaving roughly two hundred for his team to face.
• Ruri revealed that the remaining enemies had been dragged from their villages and had no ninjutsu training.
• Ruri told Momokusa Harukawa that some enemies took banned drugs that made them stronger than him, shocking her.

Ruri and Momokusa Harukawa ate sushi together and talked about meeting again. Momokusa said she might go out with Ruri the day after tomorrow if he behaved well.

• Momokusa Harukawa questioned Ruri about the strength of their scarf samples and why so many ordinary people had been sent to fight him, but Ruri said he did not know and reminded her that his side had won the war.
• Ruri reflected that this was his first time eating sushi in the Hokage World, then told Momokusa Harukawa he had eaten sushi before but had not visited that restaurant.
• Ruri asked whether Momokusa Harukawa had school the next day, and she said she would be free the day after.
• Ruri teased Momokusa Harukawa about asking her out, then asked properly if she would go out with him the day after tomorrow.
• Momokusa Harukawa said she would decide based on her mood and how Ruri behaved over the next few days.

Ruri and Momokusa Harukawa shared a meal at a sushi restaurant, where Ruri admired the sushi and prepared to taste it. The chapter ended as Ruri put a piece of caviar sushi in his mouth.

• The sushi chef served Ruri and Momokusa Harukawa their freshly made sushi.
• Ruri remarked that the sushi looked different and more authentic than the sushi he had eaten before.
• Momokusa Harukawa assured Ruri that the sushi was delicious and encouraged him to try it.
• Ruri picked up a piece of caviar sushi with his chopsticks and put it in his mouth.

Ruri enjoyed sushi at a restaurant with Momokusa Harukawa and said it was far better than any sushi he had eaten before. They continued eating together, planning to visit other places afterward.

• Ruri praised the caviar sushi and said his previous sushi had seemed like rice wrapped in seaweed.
• Momokusa Harukawa said she had felt the same way the first time she ate at the restaurant.
• Momokusa Harukawa urged Ruri to eat while the sushi was fresh and reminded him they had other places to visit.
• Ruri and Momokusa Harukawa continued eating as Ruri exclaimed over the sushi and thanked her for bringing him.

Ruri enjoyed tuna sushi with Momokusa Harukawa at her favorite restaurant and said he wanted to explore more places. After they finished eating, Ruri suggested they go look around somewhere else.

• Momokusa Harukawa told Ruri she had first visited the sushi restaurant with her mother and had loved its food then, too.
• Ruri tried the tuna sushi and praised its flavor, texture, and freshness.
• Momokusa Harukawa said tuna sushi was her favorite and that she ordered the same two kinds whenever she came.
• Ruri finished his tuna sushi, and Momokusa Harukawa said she was full as well.
• Ruri suggested they go look around somewhere else after Momokusa Harukawa finished eating.

Ruri and Momokusa Harukawa finished sushi, paid the bill, and continued exploring the street. When Momokusa Harukawa spotted a takoyaki stand, she asked Ruri whether he had ever tried takoyaki, and he said he had not.

• Momokusa Harukawa finished the sushi, and Ruri joked that he could afford to feed her even if she ate that much every day.
• Ruri paid the sushi chef, and he and Momokusa Harukawa left the restaurant.
• Ruri and Momokusa Harukawa praised the sushi and discussed inviting Aunt Meiling to try it sometime.
• Momokusa Harukawa noticed a takoyaki seller and asked Ruri whether he had ever eaten takoyaki.
• Ruri said he had never eaten takoyaki in either the Hokage World or his entire life.

Ruri and Momokusa Harukawa went to a takoyaki shop so Ruri could try takoyaki for the first time. They ordered two servings, and Ruri watched the cook prepare them.

• Momokusa Harukawa took Ruri by the hand and led him to a takoyaki shop.
• Ruri told Momokusa Harukawa he had never eaten takoyaki and wondered how it was made.
• Momokusa Harukawa explained that takoyaki was not octopus rolled into balls and fried in oil.
• Momokusa Harukawa ordered two servings while Ruri watched the cook make them.

Ruri watched a vendor prepare takoyaki and learned it was batter with a little octopus, not whole octopuses rolled into balls. He and Momokusa Harukawa bought servings, and Ruri was about to taste his first takoyaki.

• Ruri watched the vendor cook and corrected his misunderstanding about how takoyaki was made.
• Momokusa Harukawa assured Ruri that takoyaki was delicious and encouraged him to try it.
• The vendor finished two servings and warned Ruri and Momokusa Harukawa that the takoyaki was hot.
• Ruri and Momokusa Harukawa thanked the vendor, paid, and left with their takoyaki.
• Ruri admired the takoyaki’s appearance and picked up a ball to taste it.

Ruri and Momokusa Harukawa ate takoyaki together, and Harukawa suggested showing him more of her favorite foods so he would know what to buy when he supported her in the future. Ruri eagerly accepted, and the chapter ended with Harukawa teasing him for eating an entire box too quickly.

• Ruri tried takoyaki for the first time and told Momokusa Harukawa that he enjoyed its unusual flavor.
• Momokusa Harukawa said she would show Ruri more of her favorite foods so he could buy them when he supported her in the future.
• Ruri agreed to learn her preferences, and Momokusa Harukawa blushed before gently nodding.
• Ruri finished the whole box of takoyaki and said it had made him feel greasy.
• Momokusa Harukawa teased Ruri for eating too much too quickly, and he shook his head in embarrassment.

Ruri and Momokusa Harukawa walked together after eating takoyaki, and Harukawa explained that eating slowly kept the food from feeling greasy. The chapter ended with Ruri resolving to savor his food instead of wolfing it down.

• Ruri admitted to Momokusa Harukawa that the takoyaki had tasted good but felt greasy after he finished eating.
• Momokusa Harukawa advised Ruri to eat slowly and savor the takoyaki.
• Ruri reflected that he needed to learn to eat properly as he continued walking with Momokusa Harukawa.
• Momokusa Harukawa finished her takoyaki after three or four minutes, and Ruri asked whether she found it greasy.
• Momokusa Harukawa said she did not feel greasy because she had eaten slowly, and Ruri resolved to do the same.

Ruri and Momokusa Harukawa stopped for drinks after eating, and Harukawa explained that she only drank yogurt or water at night to avoid gaining weight. Ruri complimented her figure as they continued their evening together.

• Ruri asked Momokusa Harukawa if she was full, and she said she could not eat any more.
• Ruri suggested they get drinks, and Momokusa Harukawa agreed because she was thirsty.
• Momokusa Harukawa chose yogurt, so Ruri ordered two cups of it.
• Momokusa Harukawa explained that she avoided other drinks at night because they could make her gain weight.
• Ruri told Momokusa Harukawa that her figure was perfect and that looking at her too long distracted him.

Ruri apologized to Momokusa Harukawa after upsetting her, and she demanded that he prove his apology through his actions. They made up over cups of yogurt, though Momokusa Harukawa had not explicitly forgiven him.

• Momokusa Harukawa threatened to leave after Ruri annoyed her, but Ruri stopped her and apologized.
• Momokusa Harukawa said she would stay but would only forgive Ruri if he showed his apology through his actions.
• Ruri promised to make amends and repeated that he had meant his compliment about her figure.
• The tea shop owner served Ruri and Momokusa Harukawa yogurt, and Ruri paid and handed her a cup.
• Momokusa Harukawa thanked Ruri, and they both began drinking their yogurt.

Ruri and Momokusa Harukawa enjoyed yogurt together and remarked on how delicious everything they had eaten that night had been. They continued drinking side by side, leaving the scene together on the street.

• Momokusa Harukawa praised the yogurt, and Ruri agreed that it tasted unusually good.
• Momokusa Harukawa and Ruri recalled how delicious the sushi and takoyaki had been.
• Ruri told Momokusa Harukawa that everything tasted better because she was with him, making her blush.
• Momokusa Harukawa said she liked the yogurt, and Ruri said it eased the heaviness in his stomach.
• Ruri and Momokusa Harukawa continued drinking together as people on the street noticed them.

After enjoying a relaxed evening of street food, Ruri and Momokusa Harukawa planned to go out together again. Harukawa invited Ruri to spend the day after tomorrow with her, and he eagerly agreed.

• Ruri and Momokusa Harukawa finished eating and walking around Main Street, enjoying their evening together.
• Ruri suggested they head home, and they reminded each other to rest after their long night.
• Momokusa Harukawa said she would be free the day after tomorrow and quietly invited Ruri to go out with her.
• Ruri wondered if Harukawa meant a date, then reassured her that he wanted to go and promised to make it a wonderful day.

On their walk home, Ruri told Momokusa Harukawa he wanted to marry her when they grew up. Harukawa confessed that she liked him too and agreed to let him woo her in the future.

• Momokusa Harukawa and Ruri ended their walk around the village and headed home together.
• Ruri praised Harukawa’s beauty and said he wanted to make her his wife once they had grown up.
• Harukawa shyly asked whether Ruri really liked her, and he said he had cared for her since they met at school.
• Harukawa confessed that she liked Ruri and told him to woo her when they were older, warning him she would make him pay if he changed his mind.
• Ruri promised Harukawa he would never fall for anyone else.

Ruri and Momokusa Harukawa walked home after a happy day together and shared how much they enjoyed being with each other. At her front door, Momokusa Harukawa kissed Ruri on the cheek and ran inside, leaving them both flustered.

• Ruri and Momokusa Harukawa finished walking around Konoha and headed to her front door.
• Ruri told Momokusa Harukawa that being with her made him happy, and she said she felt relaxed whenever he was by her side.
• Ruri urged Momokusa Harukawa to go inside and rest before school the next morning.
• Momokusa Harukawa kissed Ruri on the cheek, then ran into her house.
• Ruri touched his cheek and smiled, while Momokusa Harukawa hid under her quilt and worried about facing him again.

After Momokusa Harukawa kissed him, Ruri returned home happy and found Mei Ling Hyuga still awake with Hizashi Hyuga. Hizashi welcomed him back and told him to rest after his mission.

• Momokusa Harukawa kissed Ruri, and he walked home smiling and thinking about their future.
• Ruri found the door to Mei Ling Hyuga's house unlocked and entered quietly.
• Ruri saw Mei Ling Hyuga with Hizashi Hyuga, then greeted them.
• Mei Ling Hyuga asked whether Ruri was tired after spending time with Harukawa, and Ruri said he was happy to have seen her.
• Hizashi Hyuga patted Ruri's shoulder and told him to rest after his mission.

Ruri went to bed after a happy evening with Mei Ling Hyuga and Hizashi Hyuga, thinking about Momokusa Harukawa’s kiss. A system notification let him level up, so he entered the Ring to investigate.

• Ruri said good night to Mei Ling Hyuga and Hizashi Hyuga and went to his room to sleep.
• Ruri recalled Momokusa Harukawa kissing him and wondered whether she was awake.
• Ruri heard a system notification that he could level up after receiving an emotional attack.
• Ruri looked at the Ring on his hand and entered it.

After learning that Harukawa's kiss had triggered his level-up, Ruri was offered two ways to undergo it. He chose to sleep and level up overnight, reassured that either method would give him the same strength.

• Ruri wondered whether Harukawa had caused the system's emotional attack notification.
• Ring Butler Zero told Ruri that Harukawa's kiss had enabled his level-up.
• Ring Butler Zero offered Ruri the choice of leveling up immediately in the Ring or during the night while he slept.
• Ruri chose to go home and sleep, then asked whether the methods differed in strength.
• Ring Butler Zero assured Ruri that the methods differed only in how long they took.