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Uzumaki Naruto

(Man I thought I'd be able to relax but... then I run into her!?)

Hyuga Hinata

(Being this close to Naruto-kun... my heart won't stop racing...)

Uzumaki Naruto

(I cut out of Ichiraku's early when Ino showed up... I should have stayed.)

Uzumaki Naruto

Hey, about before...

Hyuga Hinata

I feel... I don't think I'd have been much help against Itachi or his partner.

Hyuga Hinata

Even so... I'm just glad you're back.

Uzumaki Naruto

Yeah... after my meeting tomorrow... want to have lunch?

Hyuga Hinata

L-lunch?! With me?!

Hyuga Hinata

(Did Naruto-kun just... ask me out?!)