School Life

Koki looked at the smiling Gekko Hayate and Koto Inuzuka, her thoughts drifted back to the first day of the Ninja Academy.

The whole family took him to school that day. Koki was happy, but also a little embarrassed.

After all, the scale of the event was so grand that Koki wished she could cover her face completely.

Finally, they arrived at the classroom door. Koki took a deep breath and stepped into this brand new world.

The classroom was already full. Koki casually found a seat and sat down, unaware of how attractive his appearance was to a little girl his age.

As soon as he sat down, a group of girls, their hearts fluttering with first love, swarmed around him like a bee, chattering and vying for the seat next to him.

This sudden situation startled Koki, who looked around in a panic, trying to find a place to hide.

Just then, he noticed two unusual classmates sitting in the last row of the classroom— Gekko Hayate and Koto Inuzuka.

They didn't seem interested in Koki, focusing instead on their own things.

Koki felt like she had been granted a pardon and quickly walked to the last row, plopping down in her seat.

Seeing the terrified Koki's face, Koto Inuzuka's sense of justice surged instantly. She patted her chest and shouted, "Don't worry, I'll protect you!"

At that moment, Koki felt a deep sense of gratitude towards Koto Inuzuka.

However, fate always likes to play tricks. Later, Koki accidentally learned that Koto Inuzuka had mistaken him for a girl!

Koki felt as if her whole world had collapsed in an instant, and tears almost welled up in her eyes.

It was only after that that Koki realized that the seemingly weak boy among the two was none other than Gekko Hayate, the protagonist of Hayate who didn't live to see the end.

Unfortunately, in the anime, he died young, tragically killed while eavesdropping on Baki and Kabuto Yakushi's discussion of a conspiracy against Konoha.

From the moment they sat at the same table, their ill-fated relationship began. Although they no longer swooned over Koki's face like those little girls, they still controlled him in every way.

This filled Koki with regret, and she muttered to herself: If I had known this would happen, I would have been better off sitting with those little girls.

Just Koki was lost in thought, a sudden, violent cough interrupted his thoughts.

He abruptly raised his head, his gaze falling on Gekko Hayate, and said anxiously, "Didn't the medicine I gave you work?"

Looking at Koki's worried expression, Gekko Hayate felt a warmth in his heart and slowly said, "It works very well, but my body..."

His eyes darkened as he said this.

Since birth, he had been suffering from an incurable disease, coughing up blood, being weak, and always feeling sickly. Even the best medical-nin in the village couldn't figure out what was wrong with him.

However, he never succumbed to fate, and with his unwavering will and relentless struggle, Jonin.

Despite his poor health, Gekko Hayate did not give up his pursuit of becoming a ninja.

That's why he was able to meet... Thinking of this, his gaze fell on Koki.

The Uchiha Clan's pharmacy was already well-known in Konoha, and had even expanded into the Land of Fire. It was said that even the Daimyo had patronized it.

Koki also gave him a lot of precious medicine, which was indeed very effective. At least he stopped coughing up blood. When Hayate practiced swordsmanship, he felt much better than before, although he would still cough occasionally.

Koki frowned, gently patted Gekko Hayate's shoulder, and said, "Don't be discouraged, we'll figure something out together, you'll get better eventually."

"Good."

Just then, the teacher's voice rang out. "Class is starting!" The students immediately sat up straight, and the classroom fell silent instantly.

This was a theory class, and the teacher was on the podium, lecturing on Ninjutsu knowledge, including various complex Hand Seals sequences and the transformation of Chakra of different attributes, etc.

For ordinary ninjas, the ninja academy's curriculum was undoubtedly a valuable asset, as it taught the most basic knowledge and Ninjutsu skills.

However, for Second Hokage ninjas like Koki, who come from prestigious families, this knowledge is already part of their daily lives, so they don't find it particularly special.

Koki listened, his eyes gradually became hazy, and his eyelids drooped as if pulled by an invisible force. He tried hard to stay awake, but the drowsiness grew stronger and stronger. Finally, he couldn't resist it and entered a state of half sleep and half wakefulness.

Seeing his expression, Koto Inuzuka, who was sitting next to him, frowned and looked disappointed, but in the end, she softened and didn't bother him.

Gekko Hayate noticed what was happening. He turned around, gently patted Koki's shoulder, and whispered, "Rest well. I'll wake you if anything happens."

Upon hearing this, Koki glanced gratefully at Gekko Hayate, quickly used her textbook to shield herself, closed her eyes, and soon fell into a deep sleep.

The students in the front row understood immediately and adjusted their posture to provide Koki with a more spacious and secluded "haven."

The teacher on the podium glanced at Koki's upright textbook from time to time, his lips twitching slightly, but he didn't say a word and continued his lecture, as if he was already used to such scenes.

Anyway Koki always gets first place in exams, so let him sleep.

In the classroom, the teacher's voice still echoed, and even in his sleep, Koki seemed to hear those familiar yet distant pieces of knowledge. It was just unknown how much he would remember when he woke up.

Having barely endured a morning of classes, Koki felt utterly exhausted, both physically and Chunin complain inwardly, "How is this any different from going to school in my past life? It's absolutely tiring!"

"I'm leaving." When it was time for lunch, Koki mumbled a goodbye to Inuzuka Koto Inuzuka Gekko Hayate before heading out.

Koto Inuzuka and Gekko Hayate nodded. They were already well aware of Koki's habits and knew that he ate lunch with Shisui Uchiha every day at noon, so they didn't say anything more.

During lunchtime, some students choose to eat in the classroom, chatting as they eat, while others go out in groups to enjoy the tranquility of the afternoon.

However, just as Koki was about to step out the door, she was suddenly stopped by a figure.

He looked closely and saw a cute little girl with pink hair standing in front of him.

She clutched a piece of chocolate tightly in both hands, seemingly a little nervous. Her cheeks flushed a blush, and she lowered her head so low it was almost buried in her chest, not daring to look at Koki at all.

Koki looked at her with suspicion, wondering who this girl was and why she was stopping her.

Just then, the little girl finally mustered up her courage and said in a voice barely audible, "Koki- kun, I... like... please accept this chocolate!"

Upon hearing this, Koki's eyes widened in surprise, and she stood there dumbfounded for a moment.

In that instant, the once quiet classroom erupted into chaos, like boiling water bursting into a cauldron.

"What? What is she doing!" A girl with pigtails stood up excitedly, her face full of disbelief.

"Didn't we agree that no one would bother Koki or confess to him? How could she break the agreement!"

"That's right! We've been quietly protecting Koki all along, and she, from another class, beat us to it!"

"Hmph, that's too much! Koki belongs to all of us, how could she do this!"

Those who were eating quietly stopped what they were doing and all turned their attention to the doorway.

When the pink-haired girl heard everyone's voices, her face flushed red and her breathing became rapid.

She gripped the chocolate tightly in her hand, her lips trembling slightly, as if she wanted to say something but didn't know how to begin.

Finally, she took a deep breath and mustered her courage to say, "Every time I see you, my heart pounds. I really want to tell you, but I've never had the chance. Please accept this chocolate!"

After saying that, she handed the chocolate to Koki, her eyes filled with anticipation and nervousness.

Koki finally came to his senses. Looking at the little girl in front of him who was so nervous that she was about to faint, he couldn't help but feel a pang of pity.

Knowing he couldn't embarrass the other person too much, he reached out and took the chocolate, then awkwardly scratched his head and said, "Um... thank you. I hope you find the one who truly belongs to you."