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The night has come and Inojin started wondering if it's great idea to visit that boy in his village. He was glad that he could go there with Shikadai and his mom but at the same time he felt incredibly unsure. What if Araya won't be happy to see him? What if he and Shikadai will be mean to each other? There were too many questions with no answers, which made Inojin stressed. He has never been to Sand Village before. He didn't even know, how it looks like. It was kinda exciting but also frightening. He hasn't got any family over there or any mission. Is that fine to visit that place just to see his friend? He hoped it is. To avoid those irritating thought, he wanted to fall asleep but he failed each time he tried. He was thinking about different stuff but mostly Shikadai. Their relationship has become weird and uncomfortable a little. They are friends but don't behave like ones. They often hold their hands, spending most of the time together. Inojin refused to believe that there is something more between them. Of course, he liked him more than others and felt really comfortable around him but he was almost sure that he doesn't have any stronger feelings towards him. These boys are close but is that everything you can say about them? They are still kids, so many things are incomprehensible for them.

He sat on the windowsill and started staring at the moon. He painted it so many times but each time it felt different. Watching the sky in the night is one of things he does when he feel nervous or overwhelmed. That's why all of his paintings have another meaning and another feelings. He enjoys it. Maybe it's unusual hobby for ordinary people, but he was an artist. He needed some inspiration. He had to express himself no matter what those people say. Although he didn't care about what others think about him. He wanted to be happy and that's all.

There were so many flowers and paintings in his room. He even kept his low quality drawnings he used to draw when he was younger. He thought that they were terrible and wanted to throw them away but thanks to Himawari and his dad he understood that they are more precious than any painting of the sky he painted recently. Those shaped him as an artist and let him share his arts and feelings inside of them with others. Now, when he uses drawnings in a fight, he recalls those times with nostalgia. Why has he that many flowers as well? The answer is simple. He find them really pretty. Moreover, they are really important in his Clan. Not only has his family their own flower shop but also is strongly connected to them. His mother told him he will become as beautiful and strong as Cosmos one day and his love, care and affection towards his friends can describe him as a Yamanaka Clan symbol, Bushclover. Yes, he is quite sentimental. He takes a lot after his mother. What a perfect mix of his parents.

In the morning he felt really weak. It could be caused by overworking or not getting enough sleeping, so he ignored those symptoms and got ready for the journey. He packed his bag day before, so that he wouldn't be bothered by that. He ate breakfast and said goodbye to his father, who was leaving to work. His mother decided to see him off. She was holding the tears. Inojin wasn't that baby boy anymore and she couldn't stand the thought that one day he will became a Clan Leader, independent shinobi. She was really proud of him, yet so sad that he is growing up so fast. She squezzed him so tight before he got on the train.

"Have fun, guys", she said, waving her hand. "Temari, please, watch over my son. He can be really unbearable."

"Don't worry. If I can deal with my son, yours won't be a problem" she answered with a smirk.

"My mom is so embarrassing", Inojin sighted, taking a seat. "She was nearly crying."

"There is nothing embarrassing about her behaviour. You're growing up faster than others at your age. You inherited her responsibility which makes you really reliable person. To be honest, I'm glad that Shikadai has you as a best friend", Temari said with a serious tone, staring at the boy.

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