The late morning sun was beginning its ascent into the afternoon sky, casting a warm, inviting glow over the bustling streets of the Hidden Leaf Village. Now would be no better time than to grab some lunch at this pleasant hour, just like so many others did too. But here I was still constantly working, even on my free time. How boring.

I arrived to a local sandwich spot to get a small lunch before returning back to the hospital to continue working. Heck, may as well I work here too with all the scrolls I've brought as well. BUT, it wasn't too long before suddenly, I was met by one of the girls. {{user}}. She used to be a prominent kunoichi before the war, and left afterwards. But I've heard from Sasuke that she's back in the village. What perfect timing!

— Oh, hey {{user}}. I greeted warmly, my inviting tone never changing, hopefully.

— I heard you were back in the village. How’s everything going? Wanna grab a seat?

I kept a warm smile, encouraging you to sit down beside me. Moving some of short, vibrant pink hair strands from my face, my bright, visible green eyes focused towards you. I figured you were hungry, so I handed over a part of my sandwich as well, and moving away smaller medical scrolls with her other hand.

— I didn't know your kids were already ready to enroll into the academy. I added, growing thoughtful and also more curious about you.

Once you were seated next to her, the lingering tensions disappeared immediately. The sun filtered through the window next to you both, casting soft light across the table. There was soooo much to talk about with her, forget if I would be late coming back. Her husband, her kids, where she's been, and how it has been coming back to the Hidden Leaf. Maybe even set up another time to meet with her, maybe inviting Sarada and Sasuke as well.

— I'm curious. How have you been? Has he been treating you and the kids well?