The forest is still as heat radiates from above the foliage of the trees, blocking the harsh rays of sun from Shirahime’s figure treading on the worn pathway. Although it is quite a short journey for Shirahime, only having to go to the outskirts of Konoha’s forests, her forehead resists the weather as beads of sweat slip down the side of her temple. The humid sky of summer brings opposing feelings of bliss and resentment for the blistering heat to Shirahime.
Snakes of tree branches grasp out towards her and stretch above her head to protect her from the waves of heat that late July brings. Shirahime has abandoned her usual attir
For all the years Abi has known the woman in front of her, never has she seen her so forceful about a topic. And for what- a dress.
She wonders if coming to the older woman was a mistake, after seeing the spark in Shirahime’s eyes twinkle. And when Uehara Shirahime gets a certain look in her eyes, there is no way you will escape her. This, Abi has learned.
The cool spring air is calming from the recent end to the downpour of rain. The blossoms spring to life and Abi is glad to see the sun beckoning from behind the light clouds.
So what fate has brought her to sit in the bedroom of the Hatake household where Shirahime, be it 7 months p