Haruno Sakura's first confession to Sasuke Uchiha left her bewildered by his enigmatic response. He neither rejected nor accepted her feelings, leaving her disheartened. To find clarity and a fresh start, Sakura embarked on a three-year student exch...
(Author's note: The point of view (POV) always shifted between the author's POV and Sakura's POV only, so don't get confused since I wanted to make the story flow naturally).
As Sakura made the decision to leave the photography club and discover her true interests, she was in for some unexpected interactions. Karin, the girl who had once been a rival for Sasuke's attention, approached Sakura with a plea.
Karin's voice carried a sense of urgency as she begged, "Sakura, please don't leave the club. We need you."
Suigetsu, who had once tried to take an embarrassing picture of Sakura by the river, also came forward with an apology.
With genuine regret in his tone, Suigetsu admitted,"Look, Sakura, I was a jerk back then. I'm sorry for what I did."
Amidst these conversations, Sasuke offered his unwavering support, his normally stoic face showing a touch of concern. He encouraged Sakura, his voice firm, "Do what you want to do, Sakura. We'll support you."
Juugo, the silent observer of the group, added his support as well. He spoke softly to Sakura, his smile reassuring, "But if you ever decide to come back, we'll welcome you with open arms."
Sakura couldn't help but smile as she parted ways with the photography club, feeling a sense of acceptance and freedom.
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Later, to everyone's surprise, Sakura joined the broadcasting club, where Shino and Kiba held the positions of president and vice president. During her interview for the club on the screening day, Sakura provided an honest and blunt response.
With a hint of sarcasm in her voice, Sakura responded, "Yeah, I decided to join this club because my last mentor in another club was a real jerk."
Unperturbed by Sakura's snarkiness, Shino promptly welcomed her into the club without a second thought.
In a straightforward declaration, Shino stated, "You're in. Begin tomorrow. After school, we'll head to the fire department to interview firefighters who successfully rescued a cat and her kittens from an abandoned burned house yesterday."
Kiba, on the other hand, appeared hesitant, "Are you serious? Are you sure she's not just a pretty face?"
Sakura confidently reassured him with a determined smile, "Don't worry. I've proven that I can handle even the most impossible situations."
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The following day, members of the broadcasting club gathered at the local fire station to interview Chief Fireman Kazuki.
Kiba spoke into his microphone with enthusiasm, his voice carrying across the bustling newsroom, "Hello and welcome to 'What's Up Konoha?'—the premiere news station for Konoha High School."
Shino, stationed behind the camera, gave a brisk directive to the entire broadcasting team, "Alright, everyone, this is our bonfire afternoon special, and we're on fire ourselves. We've got live feeds from the Akihabara Fire Station in Tokyo," Shino emphasized his words with a dramatic flourish, "Just moments away from potential tragedy." He leaned closer to the camera monitor, his eyes focused, and asked, "Sakura, where are you?"
