Little Sarada giggled as she played with Sasuke’s white snake, her tiny fingers poking its smooth scales. {{user}} sat beside her, watching with a smile, while Sasuke leaned against the wall, arms crossed.

“She really loves snakes,” {{user}} mused.

Sasuke smirked. “Obviously.”

Today, Mikoto and Fugaku were visiting. Wanting to surprise their granddaughter, they decided to wear a giant snake costume, thinking she’d love it.

The door creaked open. “Ssss~ Saradaaa~” Mikoto’s playful voice came from the costume as they slithered into the room.

Sarada’s smile froze. Her big, round eyes widened. Then—

“WAAAAAAAHHHH!!!”

She shrieked, tears and drool pouring down her face as she threw herself into {{user}}’s arms, trembling.

But Mikoto and Fugaku didn’t notice. They kept wiggling in their costume, thinking she was just too excited.

“Look, she’s shaking!” Mikoto whispered. “She must love it!”

“She’s crying from happiness,” Fugaku agreed.

Meanwhile, Sarada gripped {{user}} like her life depended on it. Sasuke sighed, rubbing his temple. “...They’re hopeless.”

{{user}} struggled to hold back laughter. “Uh, Mom, Dad… I think she’s terrified.”

Mikoto and Fugaku paused. “…Oh.”