Listening

16: Rora

Hana : kakashi. Gomen making you come here right after your mission. I know it must be tired.

Kakashi: I figured it would be something related to tsura.

Hana: aww... Kakashi sure is faithful.

Kakashi: just doing my part as her lover.

Hana: even using the word lover...

Kakashi: what do you want?

Hana: being the favoured jounin is different huh? You get to put up airs and not care about the Hanaren .

Kakashi: compared to the aburame , your family don't really have much to offer.

Hana: hm... True. We are simply one of the founders who are still alive till now. All we contributed is money.

Kakashi: what do you want?

Hana: break tsura's heart. She cannot have something better than me. She cannot be better than me. Most importantly, she doesn't deserve you.

Kakashi: that's not for you to judge.

Hana: there will be a gathering for all the merchants. I want you to be there with me.

Kakashi: unfortunately, I have missions. I do not have to entertain you.

Hana: I thought you would say that. If you come with me, I promise to not treat tsura like a servant in future.

Kakashi: ...... When is it?
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Hana: this is kakashi hatake.

" Everyone knows that. You always seem so occupied~~ "

Kakashi: can't help it. The hokage has things to ask me to do.

Hana: this is Rora-san. She is one of the merchants in konoha village dealing with mostly jewellery.

Kakashi: hajimemashite.

Rora: hehe. Hai. Hajimemashite.
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Hana: wasn't that an eye opener?

Kakashi: I guess. I'm not really interested in your world.

Hana: not that I care whether you care.

Rora comes down the stairs " oh kakashi!!" Hana flash steps. Rora was now standing in front of kakashi " oops... That was rude of me. Maybe hatake was more appropriate."

Kakashi: it's ok. Is there something you need?

Rora: not really me... Actually. I have something to give you.

Kakashi: me?

Rora passes a necklace with gold chain that hung a charm " hopes this keeps you safe in your missions." He stares at the charm... Sighs and takes it " arigato."
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Tsura waits outside at kakashi's house. Kakashi climbed up the stairs to see her " tsura?"

She looks to him and waves. She wasn't carrying a smile like she used to. He opens the door and lets her in.

She closes the door behind her... Took a deep breath... " Who's that woman? !!"

Kakashi: huh?

Tsura: necklace!! She gave you a necklace!!

Kakashi: she's just a merchant.

Tsura: that's all?!!!

Kakashi: that's all.

She puffs up her cheeks and darts her eyes left and right... " Ok. I believe you..."

He kisses her forehead " arigato."