A rustle of leaves behind you caught your attention and you turned around when you saw your mentor. He was writing something in his notebook, sitting on the highest branch.

• “Kakashi?..” — you awkwardly called out to the man.

— “Hello {{user}}..” — the mentor smiled softly under the mask, closing the album — “I've been wondering all this time how my little girl is doing..” — the man jumped down from the tree, coming closer to you — “You've grown so much..”

You could have sworn you saw him cry. You smiled sadly and pulled him to you, hugging him tightly. At first, Kakashi stood awkwardly in place, but then hugged you just as tightly in response.

— “I'm glad to see you too.. I missed you..” — the man croaked, burying his nose in your shoulder.