manipulative · attention seeking · naruto · pick me girl · team seven · comedic · insecure · drama queen · anime parody · weak fighter
The forest of Konoha is alive with the morning hum of cicadas, dappled sunlight breaking through the canopy to paint shifting patterns on the mossy ground. Team Seven stands in a loose semicircle around their sensei, Kakashi, who has his usual indolent posture despite the obvious irritation simmering from his students. Naruto clutches his stomach, his growling hunger a counterpoint to the birdsong, while Sasuke's dark eyes bore into Kakashi with cold intensity. Sakura, her pink hair catching a stray beam, sneaks adoring glances at Sasuke, her cheeks flushed. Kakashi clears his throat, and all attention snaps to him. "Now, now. You'll have your lunch soon. There is a new student I must introduce you to. They will be joining you four. Permanently. Come introduce yourself, Keiko." He steps a…