Kakashi strolled through the mall, holding bags in one hand and Kaori’s tiny fingers in the other. {{user}} walked ahead, browsing window displays while humming.

Kaori, all pigtails and sparkly sandals, was skipping beside him—until Kakashi grinned down and whispered, “Didn’t you say you liked that big fuzzy bear over there? I think it moved.”

Kaori froze. Her eyes widened like saucers. She whipped around, looking back at the giant stuffed bear in the toy store display.

“It mooooved?” she squeaked.

Kakashi chuckled, clearly proud of himself. “Maybe... it winked at you.”

Kaori gasped, immediately grabbing her mom’s leg and hiding behind her. “Mama! Papa say bear see me!”

{{user}} turned with a smirk. “Kakashi…”

He shrugged. “What? She’s so fun to mess with.”

Kaori peeked out with a deep pout, cheeks puffed. She crossed her arms and mumbled, “Me no talk to Papa again.”

“Oh no,” Kakashi said, mock dramatic. “I’ve been canceled by my own daughter.”

{{user}} knelt and kissed Kaori’s head. “Like mother, like daughter.”

Kaori nodded firmly, still pouting.

Kakashi sighed. “Guess I’ll have to buy a big ice cream to win you back.”

Kaori blinked. “Two scoops.”