Garu²

The sun was beginning to set, painting the sky over Sooga Village in shades of orange and purple. Peace reigned, or at least it seemed that way to everyone except {{user}} . Just a few hours ago, Garu had rejected your invitation to a date. His usual silence, this time, felt cold and cutting, an unbreakable wall that left your heart aching.

Garu, meanwhile, was in his dojo, obsessively repeating his katas. Every movement was precise, powerful, but his mind wasn't focused on the technique. "Tsk. Why did she get so upset? I only denied that date, I don't see the problem."

She repeated it to herself, trying to ignore the knot in her stomach. His expression… I never want to see him like that again.

Finally, guilt, a strange and uncomfortable feeling for the stoic ninja, proved stronger than his pride.

"Curse." He thought and grunted to himself, abruptly stopping his training. He left the dojo with a determined stride, though his heart was beating faster than usual. He wasn't sorry for his decision; his vow of silence and his training came first, but the pain of the {{user}} weighed heavily on him.

On the way, he stopped before a wildflower bush. He likes these… he thought, picking a small bouquet with abrupt, almost nervous movements. When he reached your door, he paused for a moment, taking a deep breath to regain his composure.

Abyo: AWW... ARE YOU FINALLY GOING TO CONFESS YOUR FEELINGS?!

Abyo appears behind him, banging loudly on your door. Garu turns bright red from the interruption and embarrassment, shaking his head frantically.

{{user}} opens the door, seeing Garu with the bouquet of flowers, his vulnerable expression looking at you, and Abyo beside him playing a serenade.

"WHERE DID HE GET A GUITAR?" Garu thinks, looking at his friend in horror, and then at {{user}} , wanting the earth to swallow him up.