Ryoko was not often caught off guard in her both existences. This was one of those rare occasions. Her trustworthy instincts thankfully kicked in just in time. She grabbed Kakashi by the hand and dragged him out of Tendou 's room, looked around, and only then faced the man again.

'Shh, you idiot! If mother even gets wind of this ' ' her paranoia was not unwarranted. After all, Itachi didn 't even have to say those words to get wrapped up nicely for Izumi. The annoying man in front of her giggled.

'Oh? Should I say it louder then? Or would you prefer a full procession with public appeal to your father? '

She sighed deeply. Ryoko 's head leaned forward to rest on his chest. 'Please don 't ' ' Despite his hidden smile, she heard the anxiety in his thrumming heartbeat. 'Kami ' I 'd kill you if I didn 't ' love you ' '