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She returned his smile, though a faint blush touched her cheeks. "T-Thank you, I-Itachi." Her voice wavered slightly, but she quickly regained her composure, trying to keep things casual. There was a brief pause, a silence that lingered between them until they both tried to speak at once.
"Ah…" they said in unison, both stopping awkwardly. Itachi, with his usual grace, gestured for her to go first. "You first," he said.
Kaina hesitated for a moment, then spoke, her heart pounding a little faster. "Your performance... it was really great," she began, the excitement in her voice clear. "It was so intense, and I couldn't take my eyes off you..." She widened her eyes, realizing what she said, and quickly corrected herself. "I mean... your strategies! I was watching your strategies." She nodded quickly, trying to recover from her slip.
Itachi understood and blushed a little but he couldn't help but smile softly. "Thank you," he replied, his voice steady. His subtle smile was both warm and reassuring, a silent acknowledgment of her slip-up. Kaina, still a bit flustered, smiled back, feeling slightly more at ease.
She quickly added, "You were going to say something?"
Itachi nodded, his voice steady as he continued. "I was just saying... it's been a long time since we met."
Kaina nodded in agreement, her eyes softening as she thought back. "Yeah... it's been, what, five or six months?"
Itachi nodded again. "And now... you're already a pro hero." His smile grew a little, proud of how far she'd come. "You're doing great."
Kaina's heart swelled at his words, and she couldn't stop the smile that formed on her lips. "Thanks," she muttered, almost shyly. "My agency... it's not very big right now, not compared to the other agencies, but..." Her voice dropped into a quieter, almost vulnerable tone as she muttered, "I want you to come..."
Itachi's keen ears caught her words, though they were barely audible. He didn't say anything right away, but his knowing smile spoke volumes. His eyes were warm, understanding what she was trying to convey without needing to say it out loud.
Kaina, realizing he had heard her, blushed harder, but before she could get too lost in her embarrassment, she gathered her courage and added, "But... no matter which agency you choose, I'll support you. No matter what."
Itachi's gaze softened, and he nodded. "Thank you, Kaina," he said, his voice low but filled with genuine gratitude.
Her blush deepened, and she looked away for a moment, her thoughts swirling. He's looking more and more handsome... and as time passes, I'm thinking about him more and more... she thought, her heart racing. She stole a glance at him, wondering if he had any idea just how much he was affecting her.
After a moment, Kaina managed to regain her composure and, with a slight blush on her cheeks, looked up at Itachi. "I'm a pro hero now, so... I-I want to celebrate with you," she said, her voice carrying both excitement and nervousness.
Itachi glanced at her with his usual calm smile. "Sure," he replied, his agreement simple yet kind.
Her face lit up with a wide smile, relief and joy flooding her expression. "Thank you, Itachi," she said, almost bouncing with happiness. Then, realizing she still had other things to attend to, she added, "I think I'll leave now... I have some work to do." Blushing slightly, she waved at him, "See you soon, Itachi."
Itachi nodded, watching her walk away. "Bye," he said softly, and once she was out of sight, he allowed himself a small smile. Looking up, he exhaled slowly and thought to himself, feeling a quiet sense of satisfaction. Then, with a calm demeanor, he made his way back to where his classmates were gathered, still smiling.
As he approached, he noticed Keigo grinning from ear to ear, clearly up to something. Itachi immediately knew what was going on and sighed, realizing Keigo had likely said something to stir the group. "Keigo must have said something..." Itachi muttered, already resigned to what was coming.
Rumi, smirking mischievously, spoke up first. "You could've told us there was something between you and the newest pro hero, Lady Nagant," she teased, her tone playful.
Itachi sighed again, trying to downplay the situation. "It's nothing like that..." he replied, though his small smile hinted that he wasn't entirely annoyed by their teasing.
Ryuko chimed in, grinning. "It's okay, you don't have to explain yourself. We understand."
Keigo, still smirking, added fuel to the fire. "Yeah, I've known since our school days... there was always something."
Rumi, now fully enjoying herself, leaned in with a playful smirk. "Ah, school love. How cute."
Itachi, though surrounded by their playful banter, sighed again and shook his head. But despite his attempts to stay composed, a small, amused smile tugged at his lips, showing that even he couldn't fully escape the lighthearted teasing of his friends.
After school ended, Itachi made his way home, feeling a mixture of relief and anticipation. As he entered the house, he was greeted by the familiar warmth of his family. His mother, Yana, stood there with a wide smile, while his younger sister, Momo, rushed over excitedly. Unexpectedly, his father, Takashi, was also present, standing quietly in the background.
Yana immediately enveloped her son in a hug. "You were amazing, my baby," she said, her pride clear in her voice.
Itachi smiled softly, returning the hug. "Thank you, Mother."
Before he could say more, Momo threw her arms around him too. "Brother, you were so strong! I saw that red skeleton—what was it? It was so scary but so powerful!" Her eyes were wide with admiration as she spoke of his Susanoo.
Itachi's smile deepened. "Thank you, Momo. But in the future, you'll be even stronger than me."
Momo beamed at his words, her face lighting up as she hugged him tighter. "I'll work hard!"
Yana, watching her children, smiled with a mix of pride and affection. "My baby," she said softly, leaning in to kiss his forehead. "You always make me so proud. I'm so lucky to have you."
Itachi looked at his mother, warmth in his eyes. "I'm the lucky one... to have such a loving mother."
She patted his head, her smile bittersweet. "You've grown up so much," she whispered. Then, her expression shifted slightly as she added, "Itachi, your father... he wants to talk to you."
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