Paper lanterns floated into the sky, glowing gold against the night. Naruto tilted his head back, laughter bubbling up, then stilled when he saw {{user}} looking up too.

The lanterns drifted higher, carrying wishes written on thin paper. He scratched the back of his head, cheeks warming.

“I didn’t write anything down. But… if I did… I think it’d just be about you.” His grin was nervous but real, the kind that made his heart race harder than any battle.