Our Hokage Has Its Own Winter Romance

After a long pause, Kakashi frowned slightly and said calmly, "I don't really like eating beef."

His voice was soft, as if he were just saying it casually, but his words were like a sharp sword, piercing deeply into Lin's heart.

"Okay..." Lin lowered her head and responded softly, her voice filled with undisguised disappointment and sorrow. Her hands gripped the hem of her clothes tightly, her nails almost digging into the fabric.

Mikoto noticed the unusual atmosphere and quickly broke the silence with a laugh, "Haha, everyone, come and eat! Try my cooking!"

The dinner was unusually dull; everyone was preoccupied with their own plans, and Kakashi didn't touch the beef once from beginning to end.

This is so embarrassing!

Koki's unease became increasingly apparent. He didn't dare to look up, quickened his pace of eating, and mumbled through his stuffed mouth, "I'm finished."

Then he put down his chopsticks, stood up, nodded to the others, and turned to leave his seat.

"You're full already? Have some more!" Mikoto exclaimed in surprise as she watched Koki's departing figure.

But Koki didn't look back and quickly disappeared through the doorway, as if something terrifying was chasing him.

Koki sat alone under the courtyard corridor, looking up at the brilliant starry sky. The winter night was deep, and the sky, as dark as ink, was dotted with countless dazzling stars, shining with a mesmerizing light.

These stars converged to form a broad band of light that stretched across the sky, like a mysterious passage to an unknown world.

The stars seem exceptionally beautiful tonight, Koki thought to himself. His gaze was fixed on the vast sea of stars, his thoughts drifting lightly into the distance like dandelion seeds scattered by the wind, as if about to merge into the endless universe.

Time flowed by silently, and before he knew it, a chilly breeze swept in, like a cold snake swiftly slithering between Koki's skin and bones, causing him to shiver involuntarily.

Only then did he realize that he had forgotten to put on his coat when he rushed out of the house.

Just as he was about to get up and go home to get his coat, a familiar voice suddenly rang in his ears. "Don't you even have a coat on? Aren't you cold?"

These sudden words interrupted Koki's thoughts. He turned his head and saw Obito's figure appear before him.

Obito's face showed a hint of reproach, but even more concern for Koki. He slowly approached Koki, gently took off his coat, and carefully draped it over Koki's shoulders.

Obito's fingers gently pinched the zipper of his jacket and slowly pulled it up. As the zipper rose, his fingertips occasionally brushed against Koki's neck. The touch was slightly cool, but it warmed Koki's heart.

Koki stared blankly at Obito's handsome face. After a long while, he finally came to his senses and whispered, "Obito-nii..."

Obito smiled slightly, gently reached out and ruffled Koki's hair, and asked, "What's wrong?"

Koki looked up at Obito, speechless for a moment. He wanted to say something comforting, to tell Obito not to be too sad, but when the words came to his lips, he felt that keeping silent was perhaps the best way.

Because of the complexity of emotions, the more people talk about them, the easier it is for them to fall into pain and become unable to extricate themselves.

Finally, after a long and oppressive silence, Koki spoke up, "It's nothing." His eyes, however, revealed a hint of hesitation, as if he had a thousand words to say but couldn't express them.

Obito frowned, his eyes sharply fixed on Koki: "Just say what you want to say. There's nothing we can't talk about!"

Seeing that Koki remained silent, Obito sighed in defeat, "I know what you want to know, I have no love for Rin."

His words, punctuated by the Obito), were forceful and resolute, reflecting his unwavering attitude.

"How is this possible?" Koki exclaimed in surprise, her face filled with disbelief.

Obito, who once destroyed the world for love, was a topic of much discussion in his past life.

A cross-shaped mark even appeared on Obito's forehead, and his expression turned angry. "Why is it impossible? I was young then, and I didn't understand what liking someone meant."

Koki still couldn't believe it; his gaze was fixed on Obito's face, trying to find any flaw.

This Obito quite helpless. In his excitement, his Sharingan appeared uncontrollably, with the red Tomoe spinning rapidly in his eyes.

"Alright, alright, don't get so excited, Obito-nii, I believe you." Looking at Koki 'Obito Sharingan, Mitsuki was already eight or nine parts convinced, since the Sharingan only became so obvious when emotions were running high.

Does Obito really no longer like Rin-nee?

Why?

Obito's eyes were as beautiful as rubies moistened by clear spring water, both beautiful and fragile, and he was staring intently at Koki.

Koki had never seen Obito's Sharingan so closely before; it was a beauty she had never seen before.

After a long while, Obito withdrew his Sharingan, and Koki gradually awoke from her daze.

"Anyway, don't mention this again. I really don't like her, and don't look at me with pity, understand?" Obito reached out and pinched Koki's little face.

Koki's cheeks were puffed out like little buns Koki Obito his face. He blinked his big eyes, nodded obediently with a slightly aggrieved look, and mumbled, "Okay, okay."

Seeing Koki's obedient appearance, Obito smiled faintly, released his hand, and gently patted Koki's shoulder.

Glancing at the corner behind him, Obito sat up straight, a mischievous smile on his face, and said, "Actually, I think Kakashi and Rin are quite good together..."

Obito continued, "Think about it, their personalities complement each other. One is calm and composed, the other is gentle and kind. Moreover, they can take care of and support each other when carrying out missions. Besides, Rin likes Kakashi. Although Kakashi always seems cold, he definitely has feelings for Rin too."

Obito kept talking and gesturing as he spoke, his expression very serious.

"Mmm!" Koki listened and nodded, her eyes sparkling, thinking that Obito's words seemed to make some sense.

The two people's heads were pressed tightly together, intimately close, as if all the troubles of the world were irrelevant to them.

Kakashi, huddled in the corner, was practically grinding his teeth to powder; his heart was filled with bitterness.

This guy has been up to no good these past few years. I shouldn't have told him we should protect Koki together, and I even bumped fists with him!

Kakashi felt increasingly frustrated, and his anger surged.

As Obito's words became increasingly outrageous, Kakashi could no longer contain himself. In a flash, he appeared in front of the two of them.

"Wha... what's wrong?" Koki looked at Kakashi in surprise as he suddenly appeared.

Obito looked at Kakashi, a hint of provocation flashing in his eyes. He secretly thought to himself, "I thought you could hold out for as long as you want!"

Kakashi glared at Obito, then turned to Koki, his voice slightly hoarse. "Don't listen to his nonsense."

Koki looked at Kakashi, then at Obito, and for a moment she didn't know how to start the conversation.

Obito at Kakashi's nervous expression, Obito was practically bursting with laughter. He couldn't hold back any longer and burst into laughter, the sound echoing through the air.

"Hahaha... Koki, I'm sorry, I'm so sorry, I was just joking with you."

Kakashi finally breathed a sigh of relief after hearing Obito's words. He turned to Koki and said very seriously, "I've explained it to Rin, and she said she understands."

After saying that, Kakashi strode over and sat down on the other side of Koki.

Now things are really complicated; Kakashi and Obito are flanking Koki from both sides.