Chapter 12: Don't regret it!

Konoha Village is currently divided into 12 Main Districts. The first district is used as government offices. Most of the important divisions are located in the first district.

The second district is where people with high positions live. Konoha's various founding clans were also here. Of course, not all clans settled here. Some clans such as Aburame and Inuzuka chose to stay where they started. They didn't want to relocate because the environment of the second district wasn't very suitable for training the clan's unique jutsu.

Then, there is the third district which is a popular trading center. Konoha's biggest market is located here.

Districts four, five, and six are the places where the rich live. The majority of them weren't Shinobi, but there were also non-clan affiliated shinobi living here.

Districts seven, eight, and nine are for the upper middle class. Generally these people work as engineers, scientists, doctors, and other professionals.

Districts ten, eleven, and twelfth are lower middle class areas. They are generally unskilled laborers and farmers. Even so, prosperity is guaranteed enough in Konoha so there are no cases of death from starvation.

"Welcome!" A sweet voice greeted Boruto's arrival.

Boruto looked around. This shop is quite large. Even though the signboard calls it a flower shop, various ornamental plants are also sold. The arrangement of each plant is done nicely, so even the layman like Boruto can see its aesthetic.

Boruto didn't speak immediately. He started to wander around. Sometimes he touched the flower petals. Sometimes he touches the leaves of ornamental plants.

To be honest, Boruto also didn't know what to talk about with Kasuga. He originally only wanted to see the state of the person who had taken care of that pitiful old man. Now, he just directly walked in unprepared and could only act as a customer.

Kasuga was currently standing at the counter doing sales calculations. She is a girl who has hair as white as snow. Her eyelashes were also very curled, exuding the mature charm of a woman. Her hair is in a ponytail with a few clips that makes her looks cute.

Kasuga's clothes are also polite and beautiful. This indicates that he lives fairly well off. It was as if he had never been in trouble in life.

Kasuga finally turned her attention. She saw a yellow-haired boy who was just pacing back and forth as if aimlessly. Occasionally, the boy would also glance at her. This made Kasuga slightly uncomfortable.

"Ahem, kid. Is there anything I can help you with?" Kasuga approached the confused little boy.

The dazed Boruto woke up from his thoughts. He saw a mature woman with a charming figure and was slightly stunned. Although he also knew many beautiful Aunts, most of them were his mother's age and already had children.

For a charming woman in her early 20s, he knew little. Most of them also still have close kinship, so Boruto is considered as the genius younger relative.

However, Kasuga was different. They are strangers. And from her tone of voice that sounded somewhat dissatisfied with the way Boruto was stealing glances, it seemed like Kasuga was still not married. Even though Boruto is still a kid, it seems Kasuga knows a little that most boys already understand the charm of the opposite sex. Thus, she didn't want this boy to have any weird fantasies about her.

"I... I want to find flowers." Boruto said nervously.

"What flower are you looking for, kid?" Kasuga emphasized her position that Boruto is just a kid in her eyes.

"What's the most expensive flower here? I'll buy it." Boruto said confidently.

"Ahem, kid. If you want to choose a flower, don't look at the price, but the philosophical meaning that underlies the flower."

"The philosophical meaning? I won't buy flowers then. I want to buy plants instead." Boruto explained. He had no idea what the meaning implied in the flowers. Thus, he did not want to embarrass himself.

Kasuga frowned. This kid clearly had no intention of buying the things in her shop. How can there be buyers who choose flowers and ornamental plants randomly.

Then, she remembered some naughty boys who used to peek at her from behind the shop glass. This yellow kid probably thought the same as those little boys and just wanted to admire her charms. It's just that this yellow kid is bolder because he can talk face to face with her. Most bad boys would run away in fright the moment she glanced back at them.

"Kid, do you really want to buy? Ornamental plants are quite expensive. Did your parents tell you to?" Kasuga asked seriously. After all, she is a merchant. Even if the customer is just a little boy with wild fantasies, she can't lose control of herself.

"I was not asked by my parents. This is my own initiative. How expensive is it? I think I have enough money." Boruto replied.

"Huh, alright. Then, what plants do you want?" Kasuga gave in to the yellow kid's stubbornness. Let her teach this brat a little how vast the world is.

"I want that one!" Boruto pointed at plants randomly. The plant is quite tiny and like a miniature tree. Boruto thought that no matter how expensive ornamental plants are, small ones should be cheap.

Kasuga glanced at the 100 Year Bonsai which is one of the most expensive plants here. She was increasingly convinced this kid just wanted to be closer to her.

"You want this 100 Year Bonsai?" She investigated.

"Yes, it is. 100 Year Bonsai." Boruto nodded confidently.

"Then you know how to take care of it? This bonsai is quite sensitive to temperature and sunlight. If you are careless, the leaves turn yellow and fall easily."

Boruto is a bit conflicted. He really didn't know how to take care of houseplants. However, he thought it would be fine to buy it first, then slowly learn to take care of it. He didn't want to embarrass himself in front of this beautiful woman by admitting his ignorance.

"Of course I know. Therefore, I want to buy it."

Kasuga found this boy a little cute. As an expert in her field, she already knew that this yellow boy was a complete novice. Even so, Kasuga decided to continue playing with the yellow boy. Sometimes teasing small kid is also an entertainment for her.

"Okay, I'll wrap it up for you. Wait a minute!"

After some packing process, Kasuga told Boruto to come to the counter. She really wanted to play till the end with him.

"Kid, come here. I've finished packing. You can see the total on this receipt." Kasuga said while handing the bill paper to Boruto.

Boruto was preparing to open his wallet, when he suddenly saw the wrong digits.

"Eh... Big sister. Are you sure you didn't spell the zero wrong?" Boruto asked slightly in cold sweat. Even though he was the son of the Hokage, his allowance could only afford a dozen ramen at most. Unfortunately, the 100 Year Bonsai costs a few hundreds ramen. He could still pay for this if he drained all of his savings at home. But it would be embarrassing to say that.

Seeing the boy's frightened expression, Kasuga gave a sweet laugh. "Hi hi hi ... Boy, you are brave enough to get close to big sister this far. As a present, big sister will give you this rose for free.

Do you know the meaning of rose? It symbolizes love for one's sweet heart. You should give this to this big sister, not the other way around. But big sister will give you a chance. Go back ten years later with this rose. If at that time your heart didn't change, maybe big sister would accept your feelings."

Kasuga teased passionately. Of course she wasn't serious. There was no way she would wait for the boy in front of her to grow up for have a romantic relationship. Waiting ten years was too long for her. She would just be an old virgin in those days.

While Kasuga was amused, Boruto was utterly embarrassed. His white face was reddish. His mouth gaped speechless.

To him, it was already extremely embarrassing if the charming woman in front of him deemed him unable to pay the bills. However, this woman thought that he had purposely come to confess his feelings? He, Uzumaki Boruto, hasn't even held the hand of a girl his age. How could he be mistaken for having feelings for a grown woman.

Boruto regained his senses. He gritted his teeth while holding back his embarrassment. Suddenly, his hand spontaneously seized the rose offered to him. He immediately turned around and ran away.

"Don't regret what you said! I will return these roses on that day. It doesn't matter whether you have married someone else." Boruto shouted in the middle of running. His voice left Kasuga dumbfounded.

Boruto felt that his pride had been trampled by the seduction of that charming woman. Since that woman thought he had come to make a confession of love, then let it be true in the future.