'Just pick something already! ' Kakashi sighed by her side at a dango stand.

'Don 't rush me or we 'll take even longer, ' Ryoko said quite seriously. He could only sigh again and follow the girl while paying for her sweets.

'I thought you wanted lunch? ' he deadpanned, while Ryoko nibbled on a white color dango.

'Dessert is part of lunch. '

'Yes, the last part. '

'That 's a matter of opinion. '

Kakashi wanted to start ripping his hair out. The girl was impossible! His frustration only grew as keen ears caught on people whispering around them. No, not people - shinobi. They would glance and smile and whisper.

Odd

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He was no stranger to stares or whispers following him, but this felt different. Were they amused by his and Koko 's bickering? Was it that obvious that she tested his patience? Was it clear that he lost and was forced to buy her food? That would be embarrassing if that was the case.