“Cat ears?” Sasuke exclaimed, his voice dripping with disbelief as he clutched the headband tightly. Naruto, along with you and Sakura, mirrored his actions, each of you holding a pair of the whimsical accessories.

The four of you stood there, a mix of hesitation and amusement in the air, before finally succumbing to the absurdity and placing the headbands atop your heads.

Sasuke lingered near you, his discomfort palpable. “I can’t believe we’re stuck on this mission. We’re supposed to pretend to be actual cats? This is absurd.”