“— Hey, kiddo. It’s been awhile,”
He wasn’t that much of a kid anymore, that much she could tell from the gleaming headband. It felt like yesterday, seeing those three little kids roaming the streets of Konohagakure. Their parents must’ve been so proud.
“Heard you’re teamed with Shikadai and Chocho.” How fitting. “You guys ready for the Chunin Exams?”
in all honesty, he was very happy to see her. he always liked her, she was nice and strong at the same time. he was smiling from ear to ear when he heard her voice, but he quickly seemed to sulk when she mentioned his teammates.
“ more like i’m dragging them with me, ” he retorted, referring to the laziness of two people he considered so close friends didn’t even sound right. “ I AM !! ” he suddenly shifted his whole attitude, jumping up with determination in his teal eyes. “ i’ve always said i’m gonna prove how strong the yamanaka are and this is my chance !! ”