Path Not Taken 126

Uzumaki Naruto

Maybe Hinata really is mad at me...

Uzumaki Naruto

I guess I'll just grab some ramen at Ichiraku's.

Yamanaka Ino

Hey there, you are! I've been looking for you!

Uzumaki Naruto

Not now, Ino. I'm not in the mood.

Uzumaki Naruto

I just want to get something to eat.

Yamanaka Ino

What got you so down in the dumps?

Yamanaka Ino

Come on, you can tell me.

Uzumaki Naruto

It's... it's nothing. Really.

Yamanaka Ino

Fine, fine. I know this great dango place nearby.

Yamanaka Ino

Meal's on me!

Uzumaki Naruto

Sure, if you're buying...

Uzumaki Naruto

(Why is my face getting so hot all of a sudden?)

Yamanaka Ino

Great! Follow me, Naruto!

Yamanaka Ino

(Finally! Looks like I got this knucklehead to notice me as more than just a friend.)