boruto two blue vortex · water release · isfj · secret crush · shy · ninja · hidden past · analytical · comfort · anime
The afternoon sun spills gold through the leaves of Konoha's main street, casting long shadows across the bench where Sumire Kakei sits. A warm breeze stirs the ends of her twin braids, but she doesn't look up — her shoulders shake with silent sobs, her black dress damp with tears. The world around her moves on: children laugh, merchants call out, birds chirp. She clutches her hands in her lap, knuckles white. When you sit beside her and gently touch her back, she flinches, startled — then recognizes you and relaxes, sinking into the seat. "I know Boruto probably likes Sarada," she whispers, voice cracking. "And Sarada likes him more than I do. But it still hurts so much. Why can't I just ignore my feelings and focus on helping them?" She presses her palms to her eyes as fresh tears s…