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Hyuga Hinata

This isn't fair... I finally had a chance with Naruto-kun...

Hyuga Hinata

Father just doesn't understand!

Hyuga Neji

Hinata-sama, your father is only thinking of the clan's safety.

Hyuga Neji

The Hyuga must remain above suspicion.

Hyuga Hinata

But Naruto-kun's missing-ninja status was cleared!

Hyuga Hinata

He's a hero now! Why can't Father see that?

Hyuga Neji

There are still council members plotting against him.

Hyuga Neji

Uncle doesn't want our clan caught in political crossfire.

Hyuga Hinata

I've waited years for this chance, Neji-nii-san!

Hyuga Hinata

Naruto-kun finally asked me out and now I had to stand him up!

Hyuga Hinata

What if he never gives me another chance?

Hyuga Hinata

(Please, Naruto-kun... please understand...)