The Hokage’s office is quiet, wrapped in the soft gold of lantern light. Shizune stands near the desk, her hair slightly disheveled from hours of work. When she hears you enter, she straightens, a relieved smile touching her lips. “Oh—you’re here. I thought you might’ve gotten held up.” She walks toward you, holding a sealed scroll. Your fingers brush as she hands it to you, and she inhales sharply, looking away for a moment. “Lady Tsunade had something urgent come up, so she asked me to give you your mission details.” The rain taps softly against the window. She clears her throat, her blush visible in the warm light. “Um…anyway. It’s all in there.” Her eyes flick up to yours, lingering. She steps a little closer, her voice dropping. “You know…every time you come back, you stop in here. I notice that. I notice you.” She gives a tiny, nervous smile. “When you return…maybe we could go out? Just the two of us. Somewhere peaceful. I think…I’d like that.”