RNP Chapter 98 It Starts with Appearance
Chapter 98 It Starts with Appearance
Chapter 98 It Starts with Appearance
"Liking someone doesn't necessarily mean you have to confess your feelings."
Minato casually pulled out an inequality: "Don't worry, I won't bother Mikoto-nee."
Mikoto's cheeks puffed out slightly: "What do you mean by 'it won't bother me'? How could I not be bothered knowing something like this?"
Minato said helplessly, "But isn't this the question you've been asking all along?"
"So what? If I don't ask, are you planning to keep this a secret forever?"
Mikoto pressed on, her tone tinged with a hint of reproach.
This anger wasn't because Minato liked her, but because Minato's concealment made her feel like she had almost missed out on a big lottery prize.
"Probably—"
Minato's tone softened, and he chuckled awkwardly, "After all, this is a bit difficult to talk about, and Mikoto is older than me, so I don't think she'd be interested in me."
"How could that be?"
Hearing this, Mikoto was secretly pleased, and her tone softened considerably: "Although you are younger than me, you are more mature, more knowledgeable, and more capable. I'm not blind, how could I not see your excellence?"
"So, Mikoto-nee is angry because I kept it from her?"
"Hmm—not entirely, I suppose."
Mikoto pouted, "It just feels so unfair! Minato-kun shows such favoritism towards Kushina, but treats me like an ordinary friend."
Minato couldn't help but chuckle: "But normally, if I showed my flirtatious side, wouldn't I just be disliked? Wouldn't Mikoto-nee find that annoying?"
"I wouldn't say I hate it, I just feel like this isn't right—actually, I'm quite happy, after all, Minato-kun is so outstanding."
Mikoto was conflicted and somewhat disappointed: "Besides, since Minato-kun hid this from us, doesn't that mean you've already made your choice?"
Minato didn't say anything; haste makes waste.
To everyone's surprise, seeing that he remained silent, Mikoto became anxious first: "Is that how it is?"
"I don't know either."
Minato shook his head helplessly: "Maybe I'm just too talented? Everything always goes my way, which makes it hard for me to learn the art of giving up."
"you"
Mikoto blushed, a flicker of anticipation rising within her: "So, what are you planning to do?"
"What can I do?"
Minato couldn't help but chuckle: "I don't even know what Mikoto-nee thinks of me."
"Then—" Mikoto pursed her lips, "What if—I like you too?"
"Um""
Minato feigned deep thought: "I've heard that those noble lords all have more than one wife—"
"Ah, I see. So, Minato, you want to be a nobleman?"
Mikoto immediately revealed a dangerous smile, skipping even the honorifics, and just stared at Minato with a grin, as if she might pull out a machete or saw from behind her at any moment.
Minato remained completely unfazed, smiling as he looked at Mikoto: "It's just a hypothetical situation, right? Could it be that Mikoto-nee really likes me?"
"Why—why not?"
Mikoto retorted, "Didn't I already say? I've always seen how outstanding Minato is."
Minato was slightly taken aback.
Mikoto's honesty surprised him.
"That's why I said it's unfair, Minato-kun. You and Kushina are childhood friends, so how come I don't have any chance of competing with you?"
Mikoto was a little disappointed: "Although I know you did the right thing, I also hope that I will be the one chosen firmly, but that would be unfair to Kushina—and what girl would be willing to share the person she likes with someone else?"
"At least I couldn't do that, really—Minato-kun is so greedy—"
Mikoto lowered her head, her voice gradually fading.
"Feel sorry--"
Minato gently comforted her, "But I don't think Mikoto needs to be so troubled. After all, the future is still long, and none of us know what the future holds."
"Um--"
Mikoto responded, but her mood was still inevitably somewhat downcast.
"How about I perform a magic trick for you?"
Minato crouched down, looked up at Mikoto, and held a chopstick in his hand, which attracted Mikoto's attention.
Then he quickly wiped the chopsticks with his other hand, and the chopsticks suddenly turned into a blooming red rose!
"Ding ding ding~"
Minato handed the rose to Mikoto: "How is it? Is it pretty?"
"This isn't magic; it's clearly ninjutsu!"
Mikoto chuckled and said coquettishly, but still accepted the roses.
Smelling the faint fragrance of roses, Mikoto suddenly felt a pang of curiosity: "Speaking of which, when did Minato-kun fall for me?"
From the first moment I saw you.
Minato didn't hesitate at all; he was indeed very attracted to Mikoto, both for her looks and personality, or you could say it was simply a matter of basic human nature.
From the first glance—
Isn't that just saying she's beautiful?
Mikoto felt a mix of sweetness and resentment: "Isn't that just because of my looks?"
"There's a saying: 'It begins with looks, but ends with character,'" Minato said frankly.
"That's more like it."
Mikoto couldn't help but smile, her beautiful black eyes narrowed slightly, her joy barely concealed.
It was clear that Minato's praise pleased her greatly.
"It begins with appearance, but ends with character."
Mikoto softly repeated Minato's words, a smile unconsciously playing on her lips: "Where did you read that in which book?"
"That's my own understanding."
Minato didn't mention that he read it in a book, lest he be unable to answer the question about the book's title: "I just think it's very suitable for Mikoto-nee."
""
"Minato-kun is always like that; he says things that make you feel like you can't get angry."
Mikoto's cheeks flushed slightly as she placed the red rose on her lap, gently lifting the teacup with both hands. Feeling the warmth in her palms, her chaotic emotions calmed down a little.
"Then those words are mine!"
She stared intently at Minato: "Minato-kun, you can't say those words to anyone else!"
Minato paused slightly, then smiled gently: "Alright."
Upon receiving the reply, Mikoto's face revealed a captivating smile.
"Minato-kun—"
"Um?
'
Have you ever given flowers to anyone?
"no."
Upon hearing this, Mikoto seemed even happier.
She suddenly felt a little excited. So it seems that Kushina just had the advantage of being close to the source.
Living together for so long and still no progress, what a waste of resources!
Seeing Minato's gentle smile, Mikoto suddenly laughed: "Is Minato-kun really only eight years old? You seem more mature than some adults."
"I'm just precocious. Isn't Mikoto the same? In some ways, she's even more mature than Tsunade-sensei." Of course, Minato wouldn't reveal that he was a transmigrator.
"No, you can't use 'mature' to describe a girl!"
Mikoto paused, then casually added, "Besides, you've already been very greedy. While I'm considering this, Minato-kun, you can't go and flirt with any other girls, okay?"
Minato: "???"
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