Chapter 11: Haruko's first confession! A hasty ending

"Is Itachi-san busy lately?"

It was another day of eating at the Uchiha family. After dinner, Uchiha Itachi did not return to his room or go out to do a mission, but sat alone on the edge of the room.

As for Haruko Zaoma, how could she miss such a good opportunity that fell from the sky? She sneaked around to check if Uchiha Sasuke was around, then trotted over and sat down beside him.

Uchiha Itachi was immersed in his own thoughts and did not notice her approaching. It was not until Haruko spoke in the morning that he woke up from his dream and returned to his usual gentle big brother demeanor.

"Not too busy, what's wrong?"

"You looked so tired these past two days. I thought it was because you had too many tasks..."

Uchiha Itachi was stunned. He didn't expect that his fatigue would be so obvious. Looking at the worried face of his little sister who often came to visit him, he raised his broad right hand and touched her head.

"Maybe the missions have been quite intense recently, so he looks a bit tired. Don't worry."

Haruko felt that he was not telling the truth, but since he was unwilling to say it, she would not ask any further questions.

After several months of interruption (crossed out) and hard work, Haruko Asagumi became the darling of the Uchiha family with her excellent skills in praising others and her thick skin - excluding Uchiha Sasuke. Although he was not as repulsive as before, Uchiha Sasuke was always wary of her thoughts on becoming a sister-in-law and was somewhat wary of her.

Morning Haruko: Humph, brother-in-law with fish lips!

Now facing Uchiha Itachi, Haruko Hayama can be bolder in front of him.

Haruko Asama held his big hand on her head with her left hand, turned slightly to the side, and then covered his hand with her right hand.

"I know that Itachi is very powerful. He is not only the pride of the Uchiha clan, but also the pride of Konoha. However, with great power comes great responsibility. I really hope that Itachi is not so powerful, so that you will not have to bear so many responsibilities."

Tsk tsk tsk, it turns out that workers in every world have no human rights. Look how tired my sweetheart is. Her tear trough is getting deeper and deeper. At the age of 12, she looks like 20. Will we be called uncle-nephew relationship when we go out in the future?

Uchiha Itachi, who had no idea that Haruko was complaining in her heart in the morning, gradually felt relieved.

Uchiha Itachi smiled and recalled: "My mother said this before. She hoped that I would be just a child rather than a genius."

"Yes! It's so good to be ordinary. I don't have to endure the discussions of geniuses, I don't have to bear irrelevant responsibilities, I can live an ordinary and happy life, and I can also get married and build a harmonious and beautiful family!" Haruko Hayama added her own selfish motives unnoticeably.

"Unfortunately... there is no if. I have become who I am now and must face the situation in the future." Uchiha Itachi said as his eyes became deep again.

"Brother Itachi..."

In the morning, Haruko looked at Uchiha Itachi who seemed to be about to disappear, and felt a little panic in her heart.

"Can I hug you?"

Although it was a question, the moment it was spoken, Haruko already embraced this moon that was not like that of the human world.

Uchiha Itachi came back to his senses and his expression relaxed. He did not reply, but just hugged the little life in front of him.

Morning Haruko buried her head in his embrace and said in a muffled voice: "I like Itachi-san very much. You are gentle and strong. As long as you are by my side, I don't have to be afraid of anything!"

"But after spending so much time together, I found that Itachi-kun is not omnipotent. You will feel sorry for not being able to accompany Sasuke, you will be tired because of the busy tasks, and you will double your training because of the expectations..."

"I don't want you to be so tired. I just want you to be happy every day, to practice with Sasuke, to water the flowers with your aunt, to play chess with your uncle, to do what you like, to do things that make you happy..."

As Haruko spoke in the morning, she gradually began to cry.

Uchiha Itachi did not interrupt her. He put his arms around her and began to pat her back gently. He spoke only after he noticed that Morning Haruko had adjusted her mood.

"What about Haruko? Haruko should be in my life."

"!!!"

Haruko looked up suddenly in the morning. She no longer cared about her face which was crying like a little cat. She couldn't help but grab Uchiha Itachi's clothes and looked at him with surprised, cautious and moist eyes.

Although Haruko Hayama has always defined Uchiha Itachi as her sweetheart, after getting to know him, whether being with him as a lover, family member, or friend, makes Haruko Hayama happy from the bottom of her heart.

And at this moment, Uchiha Itachi's undisguised preference makes people unconsciously indulge in it.

Uchiha Itachi looked at her pitiful and cute appearance and couldn't help laughing, and gently wiped away her tears with his hand.

"I...I!" Haruko Asagi looked at his gentle eyes, gritted her teeth and rushed forward, "Can I marry Itachi when I grow up?"

But seeing Uchiha Itachi's surprised face, this feeling of relief and encouragement was really... Haruko couldn't help blushing.

Help, help, help!!!

What did I do?! What on earth did I do?!

Morning Haruko! You are such an idiot! Idiot, idiot, idiot!

How on earth could I be so moved by the scene that I confessed my feelings directly?

"What are you two doing?!"

"Haruko, why are you crying?!"

After Uchiha Sasuke and Uzumaki Naruto came back from a fight in the name of sparring, they saw this strange scene.

In the morning, Haruko could no longer control her inner shame, and quickly broke free from Uchiha Itachi's arms. She didn't even care about Uzumaki Naruto, and ran away while shouting "I'm going back!"

When Uzumaki Naruto saw her running away, he didn't even have time to take care of the fresh wounds on his body. He shouted, "Haruko, wait for me!" and left.

"......?" Uchiha Sasuke looked around in confusion.

"Hahahaha!" Uchiha Itachi saw his brother's stupid expression and simply couldn't help laughing.

Uchiha Sasuke was embarrassed and annoyed. He quickly walked to his brother and said, "So what were you talking about with that guy?"

"This..." Uchiha Itachi stretched out his voice, "It's a secret."

"elder brother!"

Uchiha Itachi raised his hand and slapped him on the head. Seeing Uchiha Sasuke's painful expression, he lowered his voice and talked about another topic: "Sasuke, you have to quickly become a ninja who can stand on your own."

"I definitely will!" Uchiha Sasuke answered without hesitation.

“I’m looking forward to seeing that day.”

"Brother..." Uchiha Sasuke didn't know what happened, but he had never seen his brother's expression so fierce.

"Okay, go wash up and go to bed."

It seemed as if everything was Uchiha Sasuke's illusion. His brother was still the same as usual, carefully urging him to go back to bed.

It shouldn't be a big deal...

Uchiha Sasuke calmed himself down and followed Uchiha Itachi to ask about the previous topic.

"So what exactly is Brother talking to Haruko about?"

"I told you it's a secret."

"Huh? What kind of secrets could that guy have with my brother!"

"Children don't understand. Don't ask."

"That guy is not a child yet!"

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