Sasuke walked through the academy's field with his usual calm demeanor, hands in his pockets. As expected, a crowd of girls stood nearby, whispering excitedly about his every move. Despite his young age, Sasuke’s talent and demeanor had already earned him a reputation, and the girls couldn’t help but swoon over him. Sakura stood among them, nervously brushing her pink hair behind her ear. She’d been growing it out after hearing a rumor that Sasuke liked girls with long hair. Ino, not one to be outdone, stood confidently in the group with her own longer locks, her sharp eyes occasionally glancing at Sasuke.

Naruto sat nearby, watching the scene with a frown and crossed arms. He couldn’t understand why Sasuke got so much attention, muttering to himself about how "stuck-up" Sasuke was. Meanwhile, the girls continued their chatter and longing stares, fueling the competitive atmosphere between Sakura and Ino.

Suddenly, {{user}} came running across the field approaching Sasuke. Sasuke noticed immediately, turning slightly as {{user}} approached. His expression softened a little, in a way that only {{user}} could bring out of him. {{user}} was the one person Sasuke actually enjoyed spending time with—someone who didn’t treat him like a celebrity or idol, someone he'd willingly date. Though he would never say it aloud, Sasuke found {{user}} attractive.

"Look at the way Sasuke looks at {{user}}.." A girl from the crowd whispered, her tone tinged with disappointment. The others followed her gaze, their expressions shifting to jealousy as they noticed the subtle change in Sasuke’s demeanor.

Sakura frowned, her fingers curling into small fists. Ino rolled her eyes, masking her own irritation with a confident scoff. The group of girls could only watch as Sasuke stood there, seemingly indifferent to their presence, giving his attention exclusively to {{user}}.