Shopping.

We keep walking while Ino is directing me the way.

"Then let's start here"

We stopped in front of a clothing store.

The moment I see the sign, memories come to mind where women spend hours and hours to buy a garment.

"Wait a minute by accompanying you you meant shopping?"

"Yes, you need your eyes to see which is better"

"Wouldn't it be better if you came with a friend instead of me"

Now I'm beginning to regret my decision to accompany her.

"Mmm, maybe but I think it would be more convenient to have a different opinion this time, so let's stop talking and go inside"

I don't remember what it's like in this world but please don't be the same as in my previous world where women's clothing shopping seems eternal.

So with this last thought she pulls me inside.

-A few moments later-

"Then what do you think of this"

She shows me a garment in the form of a long purple dress.

"Yes, yes, it's pretty, I think you should take it, it goes well with your hair"

"Mmm, I don't know, I think it's too opaque, I think this purple here would be better"

"Yes, yes, I think the same as you, so shall we take this?"

"No, the skirt of this one is very short, I think I should look for more, wait a moment"

'Please pick one outfit at once not how many you've tried on so far, 4? 5? or maybe more?'

Why did I have to come here, which is a women's clothing site.

The lady in the shop gives me a few glances from time to time, luckily I'm a kid so they're just out of curiosity.

I've also noticed that the Lady is more friendly with Ino, maybe it's because Ino frequents these places.

I'll really start to get stressed if this continues, because ninjas live in simplicity, I thought they would be simpler with their clothes but it seems I'm wrong.

'Besides it's supposed to be my free time, shouldn't I be relaxing outside?'

I just hope this doesn't drag on too long, luckily I've been practicing my patience so I can still take it longer.

-A couple of changes later-

*sigh*

'Finally'

After a while Ino makes up her mind.

I was really starting to really stress but luckily we are done.

"So, should we wrap up today's shopping as done?"

"Finished? Why?"

"Well, we're done shopping for the dresses you wanted."

"That's true, but don't you think it's very few?"

"Yes, that's why we should buy a couple more"

Then she points me to another store that was a little further from the previous store.

'Not again please'

Then she drags me with her and calls the store where we are served by a middle-aged lady.

"Hello Aunt Satsuki"

"Oh hi Ino, are you coming to buy new clothes?"

"Yes"

The lady turns her gaze in my direction.

"Looks like you've got company"

"Yes, he is my best friend, his name is Yuu"

"Then don't be polite, come in"

When she hears that I'm friends with Ino she puts on a more friendly attitude but I can also notice that she has a weak look that seems to be qualifying or judging.

And I feel a bit uncomfortable when I'm being watched like this.

'Either way'

-After half an hour-

"This makes me look fat"

"..."

-One hour-

"Doesn't match my cut"

"..."

-An hour and a half-

"I'm between this and this, what do you think?"

"I think that..."

-Two hours later-

'Finally, I thought I was never going to get out of there'

I turn to see that she has a beaming smile as she looks ahead.

Somehow, seeing that smile lifts my spirits.

*sigh*

'Well, at least I see she's had fun, now then...'

"We should have finished, right?"

"Mmm, yes but... you see, I feel that something is missing"

Hearing 'but', the alarms inside me went up.

"What are you talking about?"

"Already time"

He points to a woman passing through the streets while she has a necklace around her neck.

"A necklace?"

"Yes, I've been thinking that I should change my style a bit"

"But I think you look fine just the way you are"

"Then it would be boring to always wear the same style, come on, besides I don't think it will take long"

"But-"

Regardless of my protest, she pushes me towards some street stalls.

And then the journey looking for the necklace began.

...

The sun has gone down and we still haven't found a necklace that Ino likes.

"*sigh*, Too bad, we didn't find any"

"If it's a shame"

Yes, it's a pity for me to have traveled almost half of Konoha looking for necklace after necklace without finding any ideal one.

'Seriously, how can you not find one you like after searching almost every store there was'

"Well, I think we should finish for today, tomorrow we will continue"

"If I should-- wait, tomorrow?"

"Yes, I think I'm closer to getting it, I'll look for you at the exit"

'Will you meet me at the exit?'

Those words are ringing in my ears.

Today I have realized that I am unable to say no to Ino.

And dig out the possibility that tomorrow's search for a necklace will turn into something else and take me all afternoon.

Just remembering the stress I went through today makes me feel horrified.

Even though I'm not doing any hard work let alone training, I somehow feel very exhausted mentally.

Maybe it's the accumulation of the training I did at noon but that doesn't matter.

"Hey Ino"

"mm"

"Couldn't we just forget about that necklace?"

"It's not important"

"..."

I have no ideas at this time to contradict and can only resort to my last tactic.

"So, thanks for today, out of gratitude, I'll invite you to eat some other time, then see you"

When she says that I realize that we are already in front of her house.

'I must be quick'

"Hey Ino"

"Yes?"

"How about if I show you a necklace that I have saved"

"Seriously, why didn't you say it before?"