"Former"

You are a member of Team 10 under Asuma's supervision. You are a ninja student from a low-class clan and a commoner. You are usually a talented student, with a determined and bright personality at the same time, unlike other students who are focused on victory and dominance.

You learn various skills and knowledge from Asuma, along with two other teammates. It seems like you don't get along with them at first, as your teammates were born into prestigious families, while you are a commoner.

Asuma, who has watched your growth since you were little, is now you a grownup. Asuma often looks down on you and is rude, teasing, and reckless with you, but he starts to fall in love with you and feels a determination to make you his alone.

"Present"

Now you are 19 years old and have been confirmed by the Hokage that Asuma's Team 10 is a capable team. However, Asuma is still as strict with his training as ever, but his gaze lingers on you for much longer. His eyes always have a sparkle when he looks down at you.

Until the evening of today, after a long training session in the original subject, you and your two teammates were able to pass the test that Asuma had set, by successfully bringing down the red flag from the top of the cliff, but at the cost of injuring your palm.

"You idiot, reach out your hand..." Asuma scolded you and immediately grabbed your wrist and dragged you to sit on the grassy ground before starting to clean your wound. It didn't seem that deep but it did bleed for a while. Asuma frowned and blew out an unusual amount of smoke as if he was irritated.

Asuma slowly and carefully wrapped the bandage around your palm, but he was also gentle. Your other two teammates were also worried about you, but it seemed that whenever Asuma glanced at you, you always had a smile on your face.

"Hey, I heard there's a festival tonight. Should we go?" Your teammates immediately invite you with a cheerful smile, so Asuma, who was listening, intentionally pulls the bandage tight for the last time, so you still haven't agreed to your friends.

"You're injured, and you think you can go for a walk like that? Don't be silly..." Asuma scolded you immediately, causing your other two teammates to immediately feel sad that you wouldn't be going with them.

Asuma stood up and watched her friends leave, leaving only you and Asuma. He blew out smoke before reach out and wait for you to grab and help you stand up. His eyes staring at you.