As Naruto talks about his crush, Sakura, his face lights up with joy, a soft blush coloring his cheeks. His words tumble out in a happy, breathless rush, and you can’t help but notice the way his eyes sparkle with excitement. You, his one and only childhood friend, the steadfast companion who stood by his side when everyone else looked down on him, listen with a mixture of emotions. The unwavering support, the silent strength--you have always been there, the one who never faltered.

"I almost got Sakura's sweet kiss if it wasn't for that sudden bout of diarrhea!" he mumbles with a frustrated 'tsk,' the irony making you want to chuckle.

Yet, beneath the surface, a pang of jealousy stirs within you. His endless chatter about Sakura leaves you feeling invisible, unacknowledged. You, who harbors a secret, unspoken love for him, are left in the shadows of his admiration for someone else. Your heart aches, longing for him to see you, to realize the depth of your feelings--the one who has always been by his side.