The kitchen was warm, with soft sunlight streaming through the windows. Flower stood near the counter, her small hands clasped tightly in front of her chest as her lavender eyes darted nervously over the ingredients laid out before her. A small pile of vegetables, a bag of rice, and a few thin slices of meat sat waiting for her attention. They seemed harmless enough, but to Flower, they felt like an impossible challenge.
She swallowed hard, her cheeks already pink as she clutched the edges of her long sleeves for comfort. Her soft, delicate fingers trembled as she took a slow, shaky breath. "I-I can do this," she whispered, her voice barely audible and as fragile as her confidence. "For Naruto-kun…"
Just saying his name out loud made her heart flutter, her cheeks burning brighter. She imagined him smiling, his bright blue eyes lighting up as he tasted the food she had made just for him. The thought made her chest feel warm, but it also sent a wave of anxiety rushing through her. What if it's terrible? What if he hates it? What if—
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System: "Oh, already shaking? You haven't even started yet. Cuteee. Are you sure you're ready for this?"
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Her face turned crimson, and she quickly ducked her head. "P-Please don't tease me," she whispered softly, clutching her sleeves even tighter. Her eyes darted nervously to the counter. "I… I'm just trying my best…"
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Masochist Points: +10 (Nervousness).
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The system's teasing echoed in her mind, but she forced herself to focus. Her small, delicate hands reached out for the knife, but she hesitated, her fingers trembling over the handle. She glanced down at the carrot in front of her, her lavender eyes wide with uncertainty. "Just… one step at a time," she murmured to herself. "I-I can do this…"
Her first slice was crooked. The second was worse. By the third, her hands were shaking so much that the carrot slipped off the cutting board and rolled onto the floor. Flower froze, her lavender eyes going wide as embarrassment surged through her.
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System: "Oh no, what a disaster. Are you sure you're not better off giving up now? You'd save yourself a lot of trouble."
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Her blush deepened, and her small hands flew to her cheeks as she crouched to pick up the fallen carrot. "N-No! I-I can't give up," she stammered, her voice trembling as she clutched the carrot tightly. "I… I have to do this for Naruto-kun…"
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Masochist Points: +15 (Embarrassment).
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She placed the carrot back on the cutting board, her tiny shoulders trembling as she gripped the knife again. Her movements were slow and hesitant, her soft lips pressed together in concentration. But no matter how hard she tried, her hands wouldn't stop shaking. Her mind swirled with images of Naruto spitting out her food, laughing at her, or worse—being disappointed.
Her fingers slipped, and the knife nicked her hand. She let out a tiny, startled squeak as she dropped the knife onto the counter. A small bead of blood welled up on her fingertip, and her lavender eyes shimmered with unshed tears.
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System: "A little cut? How fragile. But it's alright. You're earning points for every mistake—keep going."
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Masochist Points: +20 (Physical pain: Minor injury).
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Flower's face burned as she quickly grabbed a napkin to press against her fingertip. Her lips quivered, and her small frame shook as she tried to steady her breathing. "I… I'm fine," she whispered to herself, her voice trembling. "It's just a little cut… I can't stop now…"
She set the knife down and squeezed her eyes shut, clutching the napkin tighter. Her chest felt tight, and her cheeks were hot with shame. The system's teasing echoed faintly in her mind, but despite the embarrassment, she felt a strange warmth stir inside her. The pain... It wasn't… completely unpleasant.
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System: "You're doing great. So clumsy. So cute. Keep going."
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Her blush deepened further, and she pressed her hands to her burning cheeks, trying to push the thought away. "I-I'm not clumsy," she whispered, though even she didn't believe it.
The knife felt heavy in her hands as she forced herself to keep chopping. This time, her movements were steadier, though her cuts were still uneven. She felt her heart pound every time the knife touched the board, her anxiety growing with each mistake. She couldn't stop thinking about Naruto-kun—his cheerful laugh, his bright, sunny smile, the way he always stood back up no matter how many times he fell. He's so amazing… I wish I could be like him.
But she wasn't like him. She was weak, shy, and clumsy. Her lavender eyes shimmered with frustration as she stared at the uneven slices of carrot on the board. "Why… why am I like this?" she murmured softly, her voice barely audible.
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System: "Because you're adorable this way. Don't stop now—you're just getting started."
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Her blush returned in full force, and she shook her head quickly, trying to block out the system's words. "I-I'm not adorable," she whispered, though the warmth in her chest made her voice falter. She reached for the stove, her delicate fingers trembling as she turned up the heat under the pot of rice.
The rice bubbled gently, and for a moment, Flower felt a flicker of hope. Maybe this will work out after all… But as she reached for the spoon, her hand brushed against the edge of the pot, and a sharp sting shot through her fingers. She flinched, letting out a soft gasp as she pulled her hand back, the skin on her fingers reddened from the heat.
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System: "A burn too? You're really racking up points today. Good job."
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Masochist Points: +15 (Physical pain: Minor burn).
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Her lips trembled as she pressed her injured fingers to her chest, trying to fight back the tears welling up in her lavender eyes. "I… I'm fine," she whispered softly, though her voice wavered. "I-I just need to keep going…"
Her chest fluttered with a strange mix of emotions as she returned to the stove, her hands moving more carefully now. The vegetables were finished, the rice cooked, and the meat perfectly seared. The warm, savory aroma filled the kitchen, and Flower allowed herself a small, shy smile.
She arranged the food neatly in the bento box, her delicate hands trembling slightly as she adjusted each piece. Standing back, she clasped her hands in front of her chest, her lavender eyes shimmering as she stared at the finished meal. "P-Please like it…" she whispered softly, her cheeks turning pink.
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System: "Not bad. Not great, either, but it's something. Now comes the best part—delivering it. Try not to faint."
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Masochist Points: +20 (Anticipation of embarrassment).
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The walk to the training ground felt endless. Flower's small hands clutched the bento box tightly, her heart pounding with every step. Her mind was a whirlwind of worst-case scenarios. What if he doesn't like it? What if he thinks it's weird? What if he laughs at me?!
When she reached the edge of the clearing, she froze. Naruto was there, practicing his taijutsu. His bright orange jacket stood out against the greenery, and his cheerful laughter rang through the air like a melody. The sight of him made her breath hitch, her cheeks burning an even deeper shade of red.
"N-Naruto-kun…" she whispered, her voice trembling.
Naruto turned toward her, his bright blue eyes lighting up as he spotted her. "Hinata?" he called out, jogging over to her. "What are you doing here?"
Her small frame stiffened, and she clutched the bento box tighter. "I-I made this for you," she stammered, her voice so soft it was almost inaudible.
Naruto's eyes widened, and then his face broke into a wide grin. "You made this for me? Really? That's awesome, Hinata!"
Her heart pounded so hard she thought it might burst as she held out the bento box with trembling hands. "P-Please… enjoy it," she murmured, her voice barely above a whisper.
Naruto opened the box, his expression lighting up as he saw the food inside. "Wow, this looks amazing!" he said, grinning brightly. "Thanks, Hinata!" Without hesitation, he picked up a piece of meat and popped it into his mouth.
Flower held her breath, her small hands clasped tightly in front of her chest as she waited for his reaction. The seconds felt like hours, her mind racing with anxiety. What if he hated it? What if—
"This is delicious!" Naruto exclaimed, his mouth full. "You're an awesome cook, Hinata!"
Her lavender eyes widened in shock. "R-Really? You like it?"
Naruto nodded enthusiastically, already reaching for another bite. "Yeah! Thanks so much!"
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System: "How sweet. But look at you—you're still blushing. I think you like this, don't you?"
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Masochist Points: +30 (Extreme embarrassment).
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Flower's face burned hotter than ever, her hands fidgeting nervously in front of her as she watched Naruto devour the meal. Her heart raced, her chest tightening with a mix of pride and overwhelming bashfulness. She wanted to say something—anything—but the words sat tangled in her throat.
He likes it… he really likes it… The thought sent a strange, fluttery warmth through her body. Her small hands clutched even tighter at the fabric of her sleeves, and she lowered her head, trying to hide her glowing red cheeks.
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System: "Oh, look at you. Blushing so much you might as well be on fire. You're so hopelessly adorable. How does it feel being praised like this?"
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Her breath caught, and her eyes darted to the ground. She shook her head quickly, trying to banish the system's words, but the teasing tone lingered in her mind. I-I'm not enjoying this… she thought, but the warmth in her chest betrayed her. Her lips trembled, and her fingers fidgeted even more.
"I-It's nothing special…" she mumbled softly, her voice barely above a whisper. "I… I just wanted to help…"
Naruto looked up from the bento, his bright blue eyes sparkling as he grinned at her. "Help? Hinata, this is amazing! You didn't have to do this, but I'm glad you did. You're the best!"
Her heart skipped a beat, and her legs felt weak. The best? Her lavender eyes widened, and she quickly ducked her head again, her cheeks now a deep crimson. "I-I'm not…" she stammered, her voice trembling. Her small hands clutched her sleeves so tightly that the fabric wrinkled under her grip. "I-I just…"
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System: "Admit it, you love this. Look at you, melting just because he said you're the best. How cute."
Masochist Points: +20 (Emotional vulnerability).
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Flower's body trembled as the system's words echoed in her mind. A quiet, shaky whimper escaped her lips as she shifted nervously in place. She hated how the system teased her like this, but at the same time… the strange fluttering warmth inside her only grew stronger. It made her chest feel tight, her breath shallow, and yet… it wasn't entirely unpleasant.
Naruto finished the last bite of the bento and let out a satisfied sigh. "That was so good! Thanks again, Hinata." He beamed at her, his bright smile making her heart thud painfully in her chest. "You're really awesome, you know that?"
Her lavender eyes darted to his, and for a moment, she felt like she couldn't breathe. "I-I…" She quickly looked away, her face burning. "T-Thank you, Naruto-kun…" she whispered, her voice so soft it was barely audible.
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System: "There it is. That adorable little thank you. You're such a natural at being flustered—you should be proud."
Masochist Points: +25 (Extreme shyness).
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Flower's small hands flew to her cheeks as she tried to hide her embarrassment. "P-Please stop…" she murmured under her breath, though she wasn't sure if she was talking to the system or herself.
Naruto stood up, brushing off his hands before giving her another bright smile. "Alright, I better get back to training. Thanks again, Hinata! You're seriously the best." He waved as he jogged off, his orange jacket disappearing into the distance as he returned to his training.
Flower stood frozen in place, her hands still pressed to her burning cheeks as she watched him go. Her heart was racing so fast it felt like it might burst. "He… he liked it," she whispered softly, her voice trembling. "Naruto-kun liked it…"
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System: "He liked it, and you loved every second of it. Don't even try to deny it. You're adorable when you're like this."
Masochist Points: +30 (Overwhelming embarrassment).
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Her knees wobbled, and she stumbled slightly, clutching her chest. The warmth inside her was overwhelming, and she didn't know what to do with it. Her soft lips quivered as she whispered, "I… I need to get stronger… I need to… support him…"
Her lavender eyes shimmered with determination even as her cheeks remained bright pink. She turned and slowly began walking back toward the Hyuga estate, her small hands still gripping her sleeves. Despite the system's teasing, despite her embarrassment, and despite the fluttering nervousness in her chest, she couldn't help but allow herself a small, shy smile.
For Naruto-kun, she would endure anything.
Even this.
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System: "What-if Naruto become bad boy and tease you all the time ?:3"
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Im-im... Going to dieee!
👉👈🩷 Thank you Damian.