Chapter 283 The Person I Admire
As he stepped out of the forest's shadow, the moonlight shone directly into Kiba Inuzuka's sharp eyes, adding no gentleness but rather highlighting the boy's arrogance.
He usually wears a cotton coat, and looks like a young wolf that hasn't fully grown up yet and is baring its teeth and claws.
Once he took off his coat, his lean and powerful physique was fully revealed. Coupled with his unruly temperament, he truly exuded the imposing aura of a grown wolf.
He ignored Haruko Hayama, who had stopped, and continued walking forward on his own.
He said nonchalantly, "I'm hot, so you can take my coat."
Haruko's gaze followed him the whole time; the boy's prominent back and arms, accentuated by the silver light, exuded a sense of power and security.
Hidden beneath his coat, the warm, cozy scent eagerly enveloped Haruko Hayama.
She smiled knowingly and followed him. "Sure enough, Ya is much gentler than most boys because he has an older sister."
"Huh?" Kiba Inuzuka turned to look at her incredulously and demanded, "Me, gentle? How am I gentle?"
Faced with his face, which could be described as shame and indignation, Haruko immediately changed her tune and put her hands together in prayer.
"You misspoke, it should be 'composed and handsome'!"
Without her hands to support her, the large hood quickly collapsed, once again obscuring half of Haruko's face.
Amused by her comical appearance, Kiba Inuzuka moved closer and lifted her hood by grasping the edges on both sides.
Haruko's eyes lit up as she met Kiba Inuzuka's arrogant smile.
When he smiled, his sharp canine teeth were clearly visible.
"You're quite a fun guy."
"Fun?" Haruko Hayama repeated, puzzled.
Kiba Inuzuka adjusted the position of her hood so that it would stay in place and not fall down.
As he tidied up, an even stronger scent belonging to Kiba Inuzuka wafted over her, and with the coat subtly enveloping her, Haruko vaguely felt herself being held in his arms.
A fine, rich scent filled the air, making Haruko's face flush.
It wasn't just Haruko Hayama's imagination; after Kiba Inuzuka finished adjusting her hair, he patted her head a few more times.
Haruko wondered to herself, was her head really that nice to touch...?
After a winding journey, Akamaru finally found firewood, and as if in response to Haruko Hayama's earlier words, it found an area where firewood was scattered everywhere.
After receiving Haruko Hayama's unreserved praise, Akamaru was so satisfied that he wagged his tail like a propeller.
Kiba Inuzuka: ...
Since they were only staying for one night, they didn't need to collect too much firewood.
Haruko had just picked up a few when Kiba Inuzuka, who appeared out of nowhere, took them from her.
He picked up the firewood as he took it from Haruko Hayama, and soon he had enough in his hands.
Kiba Inuzuka called out to Haruko Hayama, who was still trying to pick it up, and started walking back.
"Give me some too."
Haruko ran over to him in the morning, trying to take some of the weight from his hands.
Kiba Inuzuka, clutching the firewood, dodged her outstretched hand and refused, saying, "With your small frame, you should save your energy for the journey."
Feeling looked down upon, Haruko Hayama retorted, "Then why did I come with you?"
Kiba Inuzuka's sharp wolf eyes darted around in their sockets, revealing a cunning glint in his eyes as he pondered a wicked plan.
He glanced at Akamaru below, then suddenly looked at her. Before he could say anything, he couldn't help but grin.
"Just be a caregiver. If Akamaru gets bitten by any insects, treat it immediately."
"ah?"
Haruko Hayama, looking completely bewildered, and Akamaru, who turned around with a dejected expression, stared at each other.
Finally, unable to resist Haruko's persistent nagging, Kiba Inuzuka gave her some light firewood, and they walked back to the camp together.
On the other side, Hinata Hyuga and Tenten also finished fetching water and were preparing to go back.
Every day she complained to her, "That guy Li actually asked me whether Haruko would prefer someone who does push-ups or someone who does sit-ups. It was so embarrassing!"
Hinata Hyuga smiled, her delicate face revealing a hint of a smile. "Li really likes Haruko."
"This is no way to like someone!" Tian Tian exclaimed indignantly. "His behavior is just like that of a pervert!"
"Everyone has their own way of expressing their feelings, perhaps... Li's way of expressing her feelings is too different from others."
When the topic of liking someone came up, Hinata Hyuga's eyes softened with tenderness. Every day, she would think of how Hinata blushed and felt awkward in front of Naruto Uzumaki, and she couldn't help but gossip.
"I remember you like Naruto, don't you?"
Before she could finish speaking, Hinata Hyuga's face turned bright red, her lips trembled, and her gaze was filled with terror.
"You...you...how could you..."
Tian Tian chuckled and asked on her behalf, "How should I know? Because your reaction to Naruto is always so strange."
Hinata Hyuga was so embarrassed that white smoke rose from her head, not expecting that she had made such a clear impression. She had thought that she had hidden her crush very well.
Afraid she might collapse at any moment, Tenten quickly steadied her, saying, "It's okay! Naruto definitely won't know!"
Her words were very helpful; at least Hinata Hyuga no longer looked like she was about to faint.
“However…” Tenten glanced at her and cautiously revealed, “It seems Naruto is quite enthusiastic about Haruko.”
She didn't spell it out clearly, but instead, considering Hinata's timid and shy nature, she subtly informed her in advance.
Having understood the deeper meaning in her words, Hinata Hyuga pressed the water bottle against her cheek, trying to cool down her burning face.
She responded softly, "I know... but... I understand."
Hearing that her beloved loved someone else, there was no sadness in her eyes; perhaps there was, but it was replaced by a more sincere affection.
"I like... I like Naruto, but I also like Haruko."
“They are different to me. Naruto is the goal that supports me, while Haruko... is the person I admire.”
"When I think of her... I feel like I've gained the courage to do a lot of things. I don't know when it started, but I want to show her my best and most amazing side."
"I also want to become a gentle yet strong person like Haruko, to keep up with her, to become her strength, and to help her more."
"To me, she is encouragement, confidence, and even a beautiful aspiration."
When talking about Haruko Hayama, Hinata Hyuga seemed like a completely different person.
Her attitude towards Naruto was shy and timid.
But his attitude towards Haruko Hayama was confident, brave, and optimistic.
It's hard to imagine that Hinata Hyuga, who used to always hide behind others and stutter when she spoke, has now become someone who dares to express her inner thoughts and is full of self-confidence.
The one who brought about these huge changes in her was undoubtedly the Haruko Hayama that she admired.
Every day, I would ask myself, "What if they really got together one day..."
"I will only feel happy."
Hinata Hyuga's clear, white eyes were filled with purity and certainty.
"I want to give them all my blessings because the two best people in the world are together, and they deserve everyone's blessings."
Her pure and innocent emotions dispelled all the hidden jealousy and hatred in human nature, like a daisy emerging from the water, covered with morning dew.
Her soul was pure and clear, radiant and holy.
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The list of recipients of gratitude as of July 19, 2024:
grateful--
The gift from Xian Tian Bo Guang Cai Yue includes a bubble tea, 10 flowers, and 5 love letters.
Kerr, who's prone to jealousy, sent me bubble tea and flowers.
There will always be guardians sending you bubble tea.
Mu Xue Shu Yu sent a like and 2 flowers.
A love letter from Xi Xi, and two flowers.
A love letter and flowers from HatakeKak
The truth or falsehood of Yang Rubing, 【◆﹏◆】, a like from Qingci Buyu.
A love letter from Yingyou
Smoke drifts under the moonlight, the delicate scent of roses wafts through the air—flowers given by Wang Yunchuan, who loves sea hedgehogs.
Jiu Youyu, the writer of Passerby A's update kick, Empera Alien of Yancheng Mountain Island, Yang Rubing (real and fake), Spiral Sphere, Yi Gu You Tai Du Wei, It's Xiao Yu, not Xiao Yu, Xi Xi, the arrogant little white flower, Wan Xi, Yan Yi Yue, Please eat strawberries~, Just want to remain silent and not get angry, Yi Su Yuan, the cold and quiet clay figurine, Mu Xue Shu Yu, San Hao Squirrel, Jiu Shi Yue, Let me forget her, Meow meow meow, A Yu is really C, You Ji Ze Ling, Ke Er who loves to be jealous gave her love-powered x3
Babuzel, dkdk, Li Qingrong who loves smoked duck breast, and Sakurai Yuki. A gift powered by love x2
Misty Purple Clouds, Early Summer. Starry Sky, HatakeKak, Suhe, Hiiragi Yutina, One bite of Xia Youjie, Carrying Jungjun forward, Username 30239160, ★★●, Smelling Roses, Stardust Sect who loves Tom Yum soup, Kim Baek-sent with love who loves Astragalus Black Tea
Thank you so much for the gifts! The author is so touched! (Little Wolf Fang is howling! ヾ(′〇｀))
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