Obito's triumph, Kakashi's composure shattered

Kakashi put down the scroll in his hand, his sharp gaze Obito like a sword. "Nothing? You're not usually like this. Are you hiding something from us?"

Under Kakashi's persistent questioning, Obito appeared flustered and stammered, "Really, nothing's wrong, I just..."

He suddenly realized why he should explain to that idiot Kakashi.

"Idiot Kakashi, your curiosity is excessive!" Obito suddenly became self-righteous.

However, Kakashi's expression remained calm and composed.

He sat there quietly, his indifferent gaze fixed on Obito, as if the idiot Obito had just mentioned had nothing to do with him.

Shisui sat to the side, abruptly stopping his rubbing of Koki's stomach.

He knew the truth, of course; it was probably just Obito venting his emotions. Shisui tried hard to control his facial muscles, not letting his smile show, because he didn't want Obito to feel even more embarrassed.

It seems that Rin's 'confession' has been troubling Obito for so long?

Koki, Shisui couldn't help but burst into laughter after hearing Obito's words.

His laughter was crisp and pleasant, adding a touch of relaxation to what should have been a tense atmosphere.

He smiled and said to Obito, "Obito-nii, you're really funny."

Interesting? Koki's laughter rang out, like a clear silver bell in spring, but unexpectedly it plucked a delicate string in Obito's heart.

He heard Koki say "Interesting," and those words seemed to gently caress the softest part of his heart, Obito's mind to become filled with complex emotions.

His heart suddenly surged with turmoil, and an indescribable sense of grievance quietly welled up, plunging him into a vortex of confusion and helplessness.

Whom is he so conflicted and in so much pain for?

Obito's heart was filled with unspeakable bitterness.

"What a heartless little brat!" Obito felt a surge of resentment. He glared at Koki, seemingly blaming him for not understanding his feelings.

"Hmph." Obito softly, turning his head away arrogantly, unwilling to let anyone see his vulnerability at this moment. Warm tears welled up in his eyes, and they seemed ready to burst forth at any moment.

He blinked hard, trying to force back the tears that wouldn't obey him. He didn't want to show his weakness at this moment, and he didn't want anyone to see his tears.

Shisui and Koki noticed the subtle change in Obito's emotions. They exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with concern.

Koki realized his lapse in composure, and his laughter subsided quietly, like the night wind.

He walked over to Obito and gently asked, "Obito-nii, what's wrong? Don't cry, okay? We can skip our date tomorrow."

Koki was at a loss. He really hadn't expected that his 'joke' would make Obito so upset. Seeing Obito almost crying, Koki finally softened.

So what if we don't go tomorrow? What's wrong with canceling tomorrow's date?

His gossipy nature might not be in a hurry to be satisfied at this moment.

Obito was initially lost in his own emotions, but his mood suddenly changed when Koki canceling their date the next day.

He opened his mouth, ready to gladly accept the offer, but unexpectedly, he heard Kakashi's voice, like a stone falling into still water, breaking the silence.

"What date? What kind of meeting?" Kakashi's voice was clearly filled with doubt.

Kakashi looked away from the scroll in his hand and stared at Obito and Koki, seemingly puzzled by this sudden date.

Seeing the mixture of satisfaction and displeasure on Kakashi's face, Obito felt as if a gust of wind had blown away the grievances and troubles in his heart.

He felt a strange sense of joy, as if he had found an opportunity to retaliate.

He deliberately spoke loudly, "That's right, it's a date! Koki and I are going to enjoy some alone time tomorrow, so what, do you have a problem with that?"

Kakashi's gaze grew even colder. He narrowed his eyes, locking onto Obito, trying to glean more clues from his expression.

His voice remained calm, but upon closer listening, a barely perceptible hint of tension could be heard. "A date? When did you two agree to it?"

Obito laughed triumphantly, thinking to himself that he had finally avenged himself in front of Kakashi.

He met Kakashi's gaze without fear, his defiant tone brimming with confidence. "Even though it Koki personally invited me at noon, are you going to join us? Too bad, this is a time for just the two of us."

Kakashi's expression became extremely complicated at that moment. His brows furrowed slightly, forming several fine wrinkles that revealed his inner confusion and bewilderment.

His eyes, which were usually half-closed, were wide open at this moment, his pupils reflecting surprise and vigilance.

His lips curled down slightly, almost imperceptibly, yet revealing a hint of dissatisfaction.

Kakashi did not answer immediately; his gaze darted back and forth between Obito and Koki, as if assessing the veracity of the situation.

After a while, Kakashi looked at Koki with a firm and frank gaze, a hint of vulnerability flickering in his eyes.

Kakashi's voice suddenly softened, becoming deep and resonant, a stark contrast to his usual cold and aloof demeanor.

"Koki," Kakashi's voice trembled slightly, his tone laced with uncertainty and urgency, yearning for confirmation, "Your date with Obito, is it true?"

In Koki's eyes, Kakashi was always as calm as a frozen lake in winter, undisturbed.

However, at this moment, his direct question caught Koki off guard, as if she had been struck by a sudden storm.

In the past, Kakashi's face always carried an unchanging determination and composure, as if no storm could touch his heart.

However, now, that sturdy shell seems to have cracked, revealing an unspeakable fragility, making Koki feel uneasy.

Koki hesitated, unsure how to answer Kakashi's question.

His gaze darted between Obito and Kakashi before he finally decided to be honest. "The 'date' tomorrow is true, but it wasn't mentioned at noon; it happened last week. As for the details of the date, I'm sorry, I can't say."

Are you kidding me? Kakashi, Obito, and Rin together could form countless couples that people would love to talk about.

Tomorrow he will witness Obito's heartfelt confession to Rin; how could he easily reveal such a private matter to Kakashi?

Koki herself hasn't fully figured out the entanglement between the three of them yet, so naturally she doesn't dare to make any comments, much less tell Kakashi.

"In that case, I wish you all a good time."

After Kakashi finished speaking, he lowered his head again and immersed himself in the world of the scroll, but his movements were noticeably stiffer than before.