Is it really that obvious?
Nanako continued to struggle.
"Silly child, even I, who have just met you, can tell. Do you think he wouldn't?"
Uzumaki Hiko shook his head.
Love is a thing where those involved are often blinded by their own feelings; Nanako's unintentional glances were enough for Uzumaki Hiko to make his judgment.
Would someone as intelligent as Didaze not see it? Uzumaki Hiko didn't believe it.
"Let's put that aside for now. Do you know who else he brought with him this time besides me?"
Uzumaki Hiko smiled and spoke to Nanako.
"Who?"
Nanako's curiosity was also piqued by Uzumaki Hiko, and she couldn't help but ask.
"She's a very beautiful woman, really gorgeous, the kind of woman every man would like!"
Uzumaki Hiko said this on purpose to see how Nanako would react.
As expected, Nanako's expression changed instantly.
"Impossible, Brother Didaze doesn't seem like that kind of person..."
Nanako seemed somewhat incredulous.
"What's impossible about that? Men like women; it's human nature. Didaze is still a man, after all. Isn't it normal for him to like women?"
Uzumaki Hiko shook his head.
Although he knew Didaze had nothing to do with that woman, who could say what the future held?
He himself once had someone he liked, but he never dared to confess his feelings, and in the end, someone else beat him to it.
That's why he died alone.
Now that he has seen a junior who is about the same age as him, he feels that he must give them some pointers.
Otherwise, wouldn't it be a pity if the other person ended up in the same situation as you?
Uzumaki Hiko knows all too well what it feels like to love someone you can't have.
"What you need to do now is to make your feelings clear as soon as possible, instead of getting caught up in this indecision. Think about it, your teacher is so capable, he's a hero in your village, how many people would like him?"
Uzumaki Hiko has already figured out Didaze's position in the village.
It's probably better than Tsuchikage (the legendary Tsuchikage).
In some aspects, it is even stronger than the Tsuchikage.
"I don't know if I really like my teacher..."
Nanako's voice was somewhat low.
In fact, she herself didn't understand whether she liked the teacher or simply regarded him as an older brother.
Come, sit down.
Uzumaki Hiko patted the Nanako not to stand there.
Nanako seemed to calm down a bit, took a deep breath, and sat down.
When did you start having special feelings for your teacher?
Uzumaki Hiko is prepared to proceed step by step.
"When..."
Nanako begins to reminisce.
"It must have been when the teacher first rescued me."
Nanako said, reminiscing.
Nanako then recounted what had happened.
However, she kept many things to herself, because she knew the old man would be angry if he knew what had happened to her before.
But that village had already been wiped out, so no matter how angry the old man was, it was no use.
Therefore, Nanako didn't plan to tell Uzumaki Hiko anything unnecessary.
"That means you liked your teacher the moment she saved you from the jaws of a wild animal."
Uzumaki Hiko understood.
This was clearly a classic case of a hero rescuing a damsel in distress, and it's perfectly normal for Nanako to have feelings for Didaze at that time.
"Then why don't you confess your feelings to him? Don't you want him to know you like him?"
"Uzumaki Hiko.
"I'm afraid the teacher will reject me..."
Nanako lacked confidence.
"If you don't give it a try, you won't even have a chance to try after your teacher falls for someone else."
"That's what Uzumaki Hiko said without any politeness."
He wanted to cut off Nanako's escape route; otherwise, if Nanako remained indecisive, Didaze might actually end up with someone else.
After all, many people in the village admire Didaze, and many people, regardless of gender, talk about Didaze with admiration.
Uzumaki Hiko didn't do nothing during his afternoon in the village; he went out for a stroll, and in just a short while, he realized just how popular Didaze was.
Nanako is currently the closest to Didaze, but that may change in the future.
Therefore, Uzumaki Hiko felt that the sooner the better.
"Give it a try, don't let yourself have any regrets, and you will definitely succeed."
Uzumaki Hiko encouraged Nanako.
"Good!"
Nanako seemed to have made up her mind as well.
Actually, she had this idea for a while; Uzumaki Hiko just gave her a push.
Nanako walked away abruptly, her steps unusually resolute, like a warrior heading into battle.
"..."
As Nanako left, Uzumaki Hiko eagerly awaited her good news.
He regretted it for the rest of his life because he was too cowardly to confess his feelings, but Nanako won't be like him.
"Ha ha..."
Thinking of this, Uzumaki Hiko couldn't help but laugh out loud happily.
Didaze's house
Having just returned home, Didaze was lying in bed pondering the Jashin Statue, unable to fall asleep for a long time.
Knock knock knock!
Just then, there was a knock on Didaze's door.
Who is it?
Didaze Hand Seals and released a Shadow Clone to open the door for him.
He was too lazy to get out of bed.
"Teacher!"
Didaze's Shadow Clone opened the door only to find it was Nanako.
" Nanako, come in quickly!"
The Shadow Clone opened the door and gestured for Nanako to come in.
"Brother Didaze!"
Nanako looked at Didaze lying on the bed and mustered up her courage to call out.
" Nanako, what brings you to see me in the middle of the night?"
Didaze quickly sat up, looked at Nanako, and asked her a question.
"Brother Didaze, I like you!"
Nanako didn't mince words; her opening remarks were straight to the point.
"Ah?"
Didaze's brain went blank for a moment.
He was also a bit confused.
He really didn't expect Nanako to come and confess her feelings to him in the middle of the night.
" Nanako, you're still too young..."
Nanako only fifteen years old this year; she's still a minor.
"Does Brother Didaze mean he'll marry me when I come of age?"
Nanako's eyes lit up.
"Huh? Well... let's talk about it when you're an adult..."
Didaze scratched his head.
"Brother Didaze, I'm not a child anymore!"
Nanako pouted, seemingly disliking Didaze's answer.
" Nanako, are you really sure about this?"
Seeing Nanako so focused, Didaze put on his shoes and stood up.
"I've already thought it through, and I hope to get your serious answer!"
Nanako looked directly into Didaze's eyes.
"Good!"
Didaze looked directly into Nanako's eyes.
I promise you!
Didaze and Nanako stared at each other for a few minutes. After confirming Nanako's determination, Didaze looked away and spoke in a deep voice.
"Brother Didaze..."
Nanako's eyes were glazed over, as if she couldn't believe that her long-cherished wish had been fulfilled in such a simple way.