Chapter 276 Unfortunately, none of them are the ultimate.
Kakashi Hatake, who had been secretly watching Haruko Hayama, finally spared a glance for someone else. He looked at Sasuke Uchiha and waved his hand.
"It's okay, it's okay, the teacher is an adult."
"..." Uchiha Sasuke did not reply, his furrowed brows revealing his attitude.
Naruto Uzumaki, engrossed in his meal, was completely unaware of the strangeness of the situation.
He stared intently at the roasted meat on the grill, and as soon as it was cooked, he swiftly picked up a piece with his chopsticks and placed it on Haruko's plate.
"Forget about Kakashi-sensei, Haruko, eat up!"
Haruko turned her head and saw him looking like a little fox waiting for praise, and a smile crept onto her lips.
"Thank you, Naruto."
As soon as she finished speaking, a fair hand holding chopsticks reached out from the other side.
Uchiha Sasuke also picked up a piece of grilled meat for her.
He maintained his haughty and aloof demeanor, but said, "Eat quickly, or Naruto will eat them all."
"I wouldn't! Sasuke, you're not allowed to slander me!"
"I wonder who was wolfing down their food just now."
Seeing Naruto baring his teeth and about to explode, Haruko chuckled and leaned forward, blocking their view of each other's sparks.
"Alright, alright, you two can eat your own food."
A familiar scene unfolded before Kakashi Hatake, who hunched his back slightly, silently observing their interaction.
With a slight twitch of his fingertips, he raised the wine glass to his lips and took a small sip.
It was somewhat bitter.
The restaurant was filled with lively chatter, the meat sizzling on the grill, and three children across from them chattering excitedly about how to eat the grilled meat.
Suddenly, Kakashi Hatake understood somewhat the loneliness Haruko Uchiha had felt back then.
Seeing the noisy laughter of friends around me, even though we were so close, I realized that fate had created a deep chasm between us.
No matter how lively it is, it doesn't belong to her.
Just like now, no matter how lively it is, it doesn't belong to him.
This barbecue celebration belongs to Kakashi's team, not to young Kakashi Hatake and Haruko Uchiha.
Kakashi Hatake downed another glass of wine, his eyes slightly glazed as he looked across at the black-haired girl's smiling face.
Actually, he had already vaguely guessed the truth when he was a child.
After all, Haruko Uchiha never seriously considered keeping it from him.
Based on her precognitive abilities and the maturity and strength she displayed, Kakashi Hatake could easily guess what was going on.
However, before he could figure out how to ask, he had already missed his last chance to talk to her.
He clearly stated that he wanted to be part of her plan, and she agreed.
But why?
Why not let him follow?
If he were with her, there was no way she could...
"Kakashi-sensei, you really can't drink anymore!"
Kakashi Hatake paused in his pouring of wine, lost in thought, and looked up.
Haruko Hayama stood up and stood very close to him, one hand on the table and the other holding his wrist as he poured the wine.
His serious expression was exactly the same as that of Haruko Uchiha, who hoped he would withdraw from the plan.
"..." It seems I feel even more lonely now.
Under her disapproving gaze, Kakashi Hatake obediently put down the bottle, along with the half-empty glass, and stopped pouring alcohol into his cup.
Even Naruto Uzumaki sensed something unusual about the silent atmosphere.
His bewildered sapphire eyes darted back and forth between Haruko Hayama and Kakashi Hatake, but he still couldn't grasp the subtlety between them.
The dinner party ended in an atmosphere that was neither pleasant nor disappointing.
Seeing that Haruko had put down her chopsticks, Kakashi Hatake instinctively picked up the paper box on his left and handed it to her.
"Give."
Haruko was taken aback for a moment, then took the gift with some surprise. "Thank you, Kakashi-sensei..."
She didn't understand how Kakashi Hatake had already handed her what she needed without her saying anything.
Kakashi Hatake, supporting himself with his hand, watched quietly as she first took a tissue to wipe her mouth, and then took a few more and spread them on the table.
This is one of her habits.
After finishing her meal, she always likes to tidy up her table, even when dining out. Her table is always the cleanest among everyone else's.
In the relatively short planning period, he had already thoroughly figured out Haruko Uchiha's habits.
However, he still couldn't compare to Obito Uchiha.
The person who was always by Haruko Uchiha's side and took meticulous care of her must have been Obito Uchiha.
Their close relationship is obvious to everyone.
Even after making more friends, even after joining a four-person team, even after Obito Uchiha left the village to train, the two of them maintained a natural and unbreakable bond.
At some point, Kakashi Hatake gradually began to pay attention to their interactions.
After Obito Uchiha left the village, he became the person who was almost always by Haruko Uchiha's side.
So he tried to take care of her, imitating Obito Uchiha.
But he learned it very clumsily.
Even Kakashi Hatake, who prides himself on being a genius, had to admit that this was the first time in history that he was no match for Obito Uchiha.
Obito Uchiha, who was always reckless, impulsive, and disregarded the consequences, showed an unbelievable level of care for her that no one else could match.
A hidden hostility and resentment swept over Kakashi Hatake, who childishly competed with Obito Uchiha, who was not even in the village.
Kakashi Hatake began to observe some of her little habits and memorize them, constantly learning what to do when she coughed, what to remind her when it got cold...
Through his efficient study, he successfully understood the book titled "Uchiha Haruko".
The unique arrogance of young Kakashi Hatake is reborn.
It was as if he was announcing to the whole world that Obito Uchiha was not the most special one.
He can also take good care of Haruko, even better than Obito Uchiha.
What Obito Uchiha could do for Haruko, he can do too!
Both foolish and brave.
Kakashi Hatake thought to himself in this way about his younger self.
Unfortunately, being foolish isn't the most foolish thing, nor is being brave the most brave thing.
If he is extremely foolish, he may never understand the feelings hidden in his heart.
If he is extremely brave, he can take advantage of his moment of high spirits to tell Haruko his deepest desire.
Unfortunately, none of them were the ultimate...
As a young person, I was ashamed to be honest with my true feelings, and they remained silent in the sealed memories year after year.
When it bounced again, it had already lost its initial momentum.
Standing outside the barbecue restaurant, a biting cold wind blew straight in.
Kakashi Hatake's chaotic thoughts finally calmed down. He took a deep breath and looked up at the moon.
Time has passed, but this one bright moon has remained unchanged.
Rational people do not indulge in emotions for long.
From the moment her memories returned, combined with Haruko's bewildered gaze, Kakashi Hatake knew that she was not Haruko Uchiha.
Or rather, she wasn't Uchiha Haruko yet.
Who are you?
Even you yourself don't understand this problem, yet I presumptuously thought I knew you.
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