[Hokage] Thank you for loving me

Regarding this question, Ikeda almost didn't even think about it, and immediately replied: "Isn't it Sasuke Uchiha?"

Hearing this name, Sakura raised her head and looked back at Ikeda in a daze. The green pool-like pupils seemed to penetrate his body directly, projecting to the far side without focus.

Is not it?Facing Sakura's silent gaze, Ikeda immediately regretted that he had lost his temper.

He knew from a long time ago that Haruno Sakura has someone in her heart that she has liked for a long time.Every time she was confessed, she would smile and reject others with "I have someone I like", but who that person was, she never mentioned it to her colleagues in the hospital or the person who confessed, and he had no way of knowing.

Until, I met Uchiha Sasuke in the Rainbow Country mission, when I saw Sakura face this legendary strongman, it was different from the capable and bold expression and obsessed eyes in the past, and she was as nervous as him , and instantly understood that the person she has always kept in mind is Sasuke.

But now, she has an indifferent and confused reaction to this name. Could it be that, as rumored, she has decided to give up her unrequited love because of some stimulation?If Sakura really doesn't like Sasuke anymore, wouldn't it just hit her pain point by mentioning that person again in front of her now?

"Uh...just now I..." Swallowing lightly, Ikeda opened his mouth with difficulty, trying to redeem something.

Sakura, who suddenly came back to her senses, waved her hand, interrupted his words, half annoyed and half complained: "I hate it, so even Ikeda-kun misunderstood him like this?"

"What? What did I misunderstand?" Ikeda swallowed back the words of apology, and looked at Sakura in confusion.

"I don't like Sasuke-kun, why do you and Ino say that?" She frowned slightly, "Isn't that how everyone viewed my relationship with Sasuke-kun before? Think I like him?"

She answered so frankly that Ikeda was a little confused: Three months ago, she had shown her affection for Sasuke without hesitation in front of him, why did she say that everything was just a misunderstanding now?

Sakura folded her hands on her chest, and murmured distressedly: "Really, Sasuke-kun is indeed handsome and excellent, but you can't misunderstand that I have a crush on him just because we are old acquaintances and I have never had a boyfriend. Ah. If such words reach Sasuke-kun's ears, he will definitely think that I am ridiculous and superficial. At that time, even getting along with a companion will feel awkward..."

"But... Haruno, you did say before that you have someone you like." And for quite a long time before that, she gave this answer with great certainty, so many people who originally planned to confess, faced All of her infatuation retreated despite the difficulties.

"That's just an excuse for me to reject others." Sakura covered her face, explaining dumbfoundedly.

Could it be that what happened three months ago was really just a misunderstanding?In fact, Haruno really never liked anyone, but just used this as an excuse to reject others?Ikeda was shocked, and then realized with joy that since her emotions were blank, wouldn't she also have a chance to confess and try her luck?

Before he could open his mouth, Sakura went on to say: "Really, I knew that I had used this excuse to reject the patient last time. If I didn't confess my lack of feelings, I wouldn't have led to such a troublesome situation."

"Haruno, are you... troubled by those confessions?" Hearing these complaints, Ikeda's heart rang out alarm bells, and to be on the safe side, he decided to ask again.

"Of course it will bother me. Unfamiliar men are better off. If someone I meet on a daily basis confesses like this, I will feel a little bit guilty after refusing." She looked at Ikeda with light eyebrows, smiling very sincerely and gently, "It's better to be a colleague like you. You won't impose your personal emotions on your work partners. You can treat people around you in a friendly and amiable way, and you can also properly leave space for each other." There was a gleam of trust in his eyes , she continued to conclude: "Ikeda-kun is really an ideal and good colleague. It is really lucky to be able to work with you as a junior in the hospital all these years."

Good colleague?This is Haruno's own position in his heart, is there any other evaluation?

Ikeda heard the heartbroken voice in his chest in a trance, but on the surface he had to pretend to be relaxed and smiled and replied: "Of course, I also want to keep our colleague relationship like this forever." Yes, there is no need Let’s confess again, Haruno Sakura didn’t hold any extra thoughts towards him, showing love in vain would only destroy this friendly...colleague relationship...

Saddened by the confession that was indirectly rejected before he even said it, Ikeda chatted briefly with Sakura in a restless mood, and then prepared to leave her office.

What's even more sad is that Sakura didn't notice his strangeness. When seeing off the guest, she not only said "Thank you for the gift" with a smile, but also politely invited him to come to the office again when she was free. "The way of getting along with each other undoubtedly gave Ikeda a fatal blow, making him completely give up on the matter of confessing his love.

After get off work, Sakura came to the psychological consultation room with the high-level wagashi sent by Xinliu, and planned to share it with the children.

As soon as they entered the courtyard, the children immediately noticed the snacks in her hands, and they didn't want to continue playing for a while. They threw down the toys in their hands and surrounded her with cheers.

"Is this a gift from Dr. Haruno?"

"Wow, it looks delicious, thank you sister Sakura."

"When can I eat it? I really want to eat it now!"

Chirping children's voices, accompanied by pairs of bright and twinkling eyes and expectant, red faces, such a happy and warm picture, Sakura felt that her heart was about to be cut off, and suddenly all the troubles during the day were gone. Forgot it, smiling from ear to ear.But this happy scene didn't last long. After only 1 minute, the situation began to get out of control. The restless little hands touched the gift box and Sakura, clamoring for a share of snacks.

It's dinner time, how can we have a snack first?She doesn't care, but in the consulting room... Dr. Iwasaki seems to be very strict with the children's habits, right?

Not daring to agree hastily, nor could she bear to refuse, Sakura had no choice but to look at Dr. Iwasaki who was walking towards her in embarrassment, and cast her eyes for help.

"Okay, okay, everyone can't be willful." Iwasaki came over, took the snack box from Sakura, held it halfway in the air, and solemnly announced: "Dessert can only be eaten after dinner. You go back to the house now." If you wash your hands and eat obediently, you can enjoy this box of snacks soon after the meal."

After receiving the instructions, the children stopped coquettishly demanding, and ran back to the house in a herd.

Looking at those little figures from behind, Sakura exclaimed, "Dr. Iwasaki is the best. He knows how to take care of children and teach them to obey the rules."

"Hehe, I'm overwhelmed." Iwasaki looked at the high-end gift box in his hand, his face froze, and then he persuaded seriously: "Doctor Haruno, don't spend so much money next time, it's certainly very important to prepare gifts for the children. Okay, but it’s always like this, it will make them develop inertial expectations of you.”

"It was actually given by someone else..." Sakura scratched her head embarrassingly, and explained: "I think the children should be happier eating than myself, so I brought it here." Then, she said seriously: "I Guaranteed, I won't do this more often in the future."

"Who gave it to you? Was it from Xiao Sakura's suitor?" Xiao Xing suddenly poked his head out from behind Dr. Iwasaki, and asked with big mischievous eyes.

Xiao Ying looked embarrassed, and didn't want the children to be exposed to such a topic, so she asked separately: "Xiao Xing, why don't you go to eat? You only have snacks after eating."

"I just came back from outside, and I already had dinner." Xiaoxing looked up at Sakura, and replied with satisfaction: "Teacher Yumen invited my brother and I to eat eel rice, and we also drank dandelions after the meal." Pearl soda. I’m so full now that I can’t eat anything, I just want to come to the consulting room to play with my friends, and wait for my brother to pick me up later.”

"Hey, it's so good. Teacher Yumen really knows how to take care of people." Xiao Ying knelt down, poked Xiao Xing's round belly lightly, and said with a smile: "Xiao Xing is so happy to be loved by the teacher and brother so much." Woolen cloth."

Don't worry, Teacher Yumen will make you happy too!Xiaoxing secretly made up his mind to work hard to promote Yumen's love affair.He showed a naive smile, and asked curiously: "Sister Xiaoying, have you never dated anyone, and never liked anyone?

"How do you know?" As soon as the words came out, Sakura felt a little inappropriate. Isn't this tantamount to admitting her blank relationship history in front of children?So, he quickly changed his words and asked again: "You... who did you listen to?"

"After class in the afternoon, when I was packing up the simulated ninja equipment and sending it back to the warehouse, I happened to meet Teacher Tian Tian and Teacher Xiao Li chatting next to the playground, and I overheard it." Xiao Xing recalled, rolling her big black eyes Said: "At that time, when Teacher Xiao Li heard the news from Teacher Tiantian, he was very happy. He shouted 'Great, Xiaoying has no one in his heart now', and ran around the playground for three times while standing on his head. lock up."

Hearing these words, Sakura didn't know where to start complaining, so she could only mutter in embarrassment: "They...how can they talk about this in school..."

Seeing that Sakura didn't deny it, Xiao Xing asked, "Sister Xiao Sakura, do you have someone you want to try dating now? Is there someone who can make you feel happy?"

Are you dating someone?It's this topic again... I've reached the age to marry, and of course I've thought about trying to get in touch with men other than my teammate, dating or something... Unfortunately, I haven't met a suitable person.

Feeling a little dazed and confused suddenly, Sakura replied with a gentle smile on her face: "I will seriously consider this issue. However, there is no need for children to worry about love affairs for me. Xiaoxing, you are healthy and healthy." Growing up and playing happily every day can also make me feel very happy."

"Oh..." Xiaoxing listened intently to Sakura's words, quickly digesting the information in the words, and suddenly had an idea.

The next second, he threw himself on Xiao Ying, put his arms around her neck, and begged coquettishly: "By the way, it will be my brother's birthday in a few days, and I haven't decided what gift to give him yet. Miss Sakura, can you accompany me to pick out a gift?"

Sakura quickly sorted out her weekend arrangements, and found that she was still very free as a single person, so she replied straightforwardly: "Of course."

Xiaoxing jumped up excitedly and shouted: "Great, then we'll see you at the shopping street." Then, cheering "I'm looking forward to the date with Sister Sakura", bouncing into the consulting room, going to The dining room went to find other children to play.

"Xiao Xing, that child is really dependent on you." With some approval in his eyes, Iwasaki looked at Sakura who stood up with a smile, and then he enthusiastically asked to stay: "It just so happens that the children are having dinner. , Dr. Haruno, why don’t you just stay here and eat together?”

Sakura raised her head and looked at the sky. It was already the setting sun. Although there was a clear sky dyed red above her head, there were dark clouds behind the shadow rock not far away, and the thunder sounded faintly. The gentle breeze also had a crescendo, rolling in the humid and hot air, blowing her fine hair up and down.

It looks like it will rain soon.

So, she shook her head, "The snacks have been delivered, so I won't stay with the children any longer today. It seems that it's going to rain. If it rains, I don't know how long it will last. I'd better go home quickly."

Iwasaki noticed that the weather was not good, so he didn't try to keep him anymore.Carrying wagashi, he turned around and walked into the consulting room. After walking a few steps, he suddenly remembered something, and quickly turned his head and shouted to the door: "Wait, Doctor Haruno, take an umbrella?"

But looking from a distance, there is nowhere to see Sakura.

Halfway through the journey home, the wind was already very strong, the branches on both sides were swayed by the wind, and the green leaves on the trees were easily swept away.Among the dancing green leaves all over the sky, the sound of rumbling thunder came from far and near, and the sky was darkened by dark clouds, and the sky quickly turned dark.

The passers-by on the street seemed to have expected the rain long ago, and each of them hid. On the bustling street in the evening in the past, only a few figures were still running in a hurry.Summer showers, no one can tell how strong the rain will be and how long it will last. Sakura glanced at the thick clouds rolling over her head, and her heart became anxious, so her pace quickened, and finally she had to run away stand up.

Unfortunately, when passing through the central square, several bolts of lightning tore apart and illuminated the dark sky. Along with the sound of thunder, big raindrops suddenly fell down, instantly drenching Sakura all over.But she was in the square area, and the surrounding area was empty. There were no shops where she could go in and take shelter from the rain, and there was no eaves of her house for temporary shelter.As a last resort, Sakura ran into the nearest rest pavilion at the corner of the square to take shelter from the rain.

This is a promenade-shaped pavilion that can accommodate three people to sit and rest. There are no walls on all sides, and the roof of the pavilion is supported by only four pillars of cement tiles. Although it can block the rainwater that falls straight down, once the wind blows , the range that the pavilion can cover becomes extremely limited.Sakura tugged at the clothes on her body that were becoming more and more wet from the slanting rain, and sighed self-deprecatingly: If I knew it earlier, I would have stayed in the children's psychological consultation room for dinner.No matter how long it rains, at least after it rains, I can borrow an umbrella to cover the rain and go home without being so embarrassed.

She looked out through the rain curtain and saw a white light passing through the sky. After the light disappeared, the rain became more and more violent, as if the sky had collapsed.Within the range of sight, there is no one figure, only the endless clouds and the rain flowing all over the sky...

The rain is actually getting heavier! ?

I don't know whether it was caused by the continuous thunder, or the chills from the cold wind blowing on her body. After standing in the pavilion for a while, Sakura's shoulders trembled involuntarily, and the muscles on her body trembled. A little stiff.She had no choice but to put her upper arms close to her body, covered her ears with her hands, and squatted down with her slender body curled up. While chatting for comfort, she silently prayed for the rain to stop.

After waiting like this for a while, the heavy rain did not seem to weaken at all. When she was worrying, she suddenly discovered that a figure appeared in the dense rain?

Sakura looked intently, and could vaguely see the strong and tall figure of that man, holding an umbrella and holding an umbrella in his hand. He didn't care about the continuous flashing lightning in the sky, and walked steadily but resolutely, striding forward. Walk towards her.

After walking a little closer, Sakura finally saw the person coming, it was actually "Ita"! ?

Holding an umbrella, "Yitai" walked quickly to Sakura, and stood outside the pavilion, only two feet away from Sakura.His gaze didn't stay on her for a long time, and he didn't say a word of comfort. He silently raised the umbrella, blocking his body under the rain curtain, and handed her the empty umbrella in the other hand .

"This is... for me?" Sakura didn't realize that she was about to pick up the umbrella, and stared at him in astonishment: This man in black with a red-striped fox mask appeared so abruptly. In it, it looks a bit unbelievably psychedelic.

"Yitai" didn't answer, but slightly shook the wrist holding the umbrella, and the handle of the umbrella shook accordingly, signaling her to take it quickly.

Only then did Xiao Sakura come back to her senses, mumbled "Thank you", and took the umbrella from him. "But...how did you know I'm here?"

As soon as the words were spoken, out of the corner of his eye, he caught sight of the open window facing the square in the Hokage office building not far away.Sakura's heart warmed, could it be that "Yitai" saw herself hiding from the rain from the office, so she deliberately braved the pouring rain and brought an umbrella here?

She raised her eyes and looked at "Yitai" with eyes full of gratitude, expecting his answer to confirm her guess.

However, after "Yitai" handed her the umbrella, he didn't seem to have any intention of chatting with her.The next second he let go of his hand, he turned around and walked away, leaving only Sakura with a silent back.

After Sasuke turned around, he thought to himself that Sakura could now go home with an umbrella; after walking a few steps away, there was the sound of Sakura's footsteps leaving the pavilion behind him as expected.The shadow of anxiety spread uncontrollably in his heart along with his gradually drifting footsteps.

Can't go back!When I picked up the umbrella and went out, I warned myself that I just came to give an umbrella to my "companion" and left.

Too much care can make things worse.

Sasuke tightly squeezed the handle of the umbrella in his hand, his fingertips sank into his palm, trying hard to suppress the urge to turn around and ask her, and forced to move forward.

Helpless, the footsteps seemed to be constantly calling, getting heavier and slower.

Finally, it finally stopped.

"...you took the umbrella...why didn't you leave?" Turning his head, looking at the pink figure in the gazebo, his tone was full of impatient urging.

The author has something to say:

When writing this chapter, I anticipated the following responses from readers:

"X, why did Yi Tai show up again?"

"When did you abuse Sasuke? Is there any integrity in the copywriting?"

"It's too late for Yitai to show her favor, isn't it just a good time to pick up a bargain? The author is messing around!"

In this regard, I just want to explain... I really don't want to be reluctant to abuse the second young master, but that I am so procrastinated in writing... The relationship between the hero and heroine must be slow... Please forgive me...>_