Lesson #01: Impressions

Impression: an idea, feeling or opinion of someone, especially one formed with little evidence or lack of conscious thought.

Impressions, most especially first impressions, are very important when establishing a relationship. In fact most of the time, first impressions become the whole determining factor when starting a relationship as anything less than impressed would instantly lead to unnecessary obstacles ahead. The desired relationship with Tenten must be approached with an extremely positive impression in order to ease your presence into her life. Considering that you two have never really made any particularly close contact, the impression you leave must make its mark.

Goal: Leave a good and lasting impression on Tenten.

Tips: Don't do anything stupid or anything Naruto would do. Be your normal self.


Sasuke watched silently behind the bushes as he noticed the lone female of Team Gai practicing with a dozen wooden targets. She held three kunai knives in each hand, placed in between her fingers by their handles. Tenten closed her eyes before throwing a kunai knife at a nearby target. One by one, she threw each knife with deadly accuracy as she moved gracefully across the training ground, looking as though she were dancing. As expected of the weapons mistress, each kunai hit dead centre, reminding him of his brother's feats.

"Come out Uchiha. I know you're there," her voice suddenly rang out as she went to retrieve her six kunai knives. Sasuke didn't seem the least bit surprised when he heard her call out his name. He wasn't actually trying to hide his appearance either. He walked out casually from behind the pockets, his hands in his pockets and his expression calm. The brunette turned to him once she had obtained all her kunais, twirling one of the obtained kunai around her finger. She only raised an eyebrow at him, waiting for him to speak. "I see that your skills have not faltered," he said flatly.

"And how about yours?" She questioned, crossing her arms. Sasuke said nothing as he took out a shuriken from his holster, swiftly throwing the weapon at the target behind her. Without bothering to look at where the shuriken landed, he smirked smugly whilst he looked at her, motioning to the target. She snapped her head in the direction of the target before turning back to look at him with disapproval. His brows furrowed at her unpleasant reaction. He was certain he hit dead centre, so why was she looking like that?

It wasn't until he took a good look at the target that he realised what caused her sour expression. Instead of hitting the centre of the target, it hit the centre of a tree branch that was far from the target itself. Sasuke couldn't help but fight an embarrassed blush that was making its way onto his face. Damn, what kind of a throw was that? He was an Uchiha for crying out loud, he should be past this stage.

He turned to look at Tenten to utter some words in defense when he realised that he was left alone on the training ground. She ditched him.


Lesson Outcome: If you can't throw properly she won't give you the time of day.

Feedback: Practice on your aim. Make sure you check that you've successfully hit the target before showing her the target. Stay away from Naruto, he may have influenced you a tad bit too much.