Matsuri:
Forgive me for sending you a letter instead of telling you in person. Given the circumstances of our relationship, I cannot express publicly what I want to say.
As your sensei, I can only say that I am proud to have been a part of your growth as a kunoichi. I admire your perseverance, you ability to push through your grief and become a fine shinobi.
As your closest friend and confidante, I must say... Our relationship has not changed at all. Which is understandable, given the fact that if it were anything else, it would be considered taboo. However, human beings have a funny way of following their hearts and ignoring their sense of right and wrong. I cannot exclude myself from this species, even though I am a jinchuuriki.
Last night I had a revelation: If I am indeed human, and if it is human nature to follow our dreams and our deepest desires, why shouldn't I?
Yes, I know I've said that I aspire to become Kazekage. But there is one greater thing I desire.
Can you guess? Can you imagine the agony I've suffered, knowing what I want is right in front of me, but unattainable?
I've tried to keep this to myself, but I shall burst apart from prolonged silence if I cannot fully express myself to you.
Love is a strange thing, Matsuri. It ignores discrimination. It looks inside the heart of the other person and sees what is beautiful. It cannot be contained within one person for very long.
It must be shared with another.
If you're still in the dark about this, remember: A shinobi must read underneath the hidden meaning.
~Gaara~