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A/N- New crossover. Huge AU. Check out my other stories as well.

NOTE- There is no game in this fic, just the characters in real life. This story is meant to be fluffy, not at all like the game. So Monika won't influence anything in it. Hence the AU.

ANOTHER NOTE- Naruto is from Shippu! Konoha Gakuen Den, born in this world. No chakra, but he can still fight. His parents are also alive, so he's had a good childhood this time around.

Each chapter might have a different setting and/or a different pairing. Continuity? Plot? What's that? Pure fluff all the way.

Again, 'Ramen chefs and Others' was updated a couple of days ago, but the site gave me a 503 error right after updating it. So I'm just notifying.


Sayori didn't know what to think as she looked up blankly at her ceiling. It was what she had done every morning for as long as she could remember. Her parents were never home, always away for work. She would often wake up and contemplate her life. She would look for a reason to wake up every morning, willing the dark clouds to go away and just let her be.

Why?

She always asked herself this. Why was she such a burden to everyone? Why couldn't she help others properly? She just wanted to make people happy, so she'd have a semblance of it herself. Sayori often thought about her life, whether it had any worth whatsoever. Would anyone even care if she ended it?

DING-DONG!

"Yo!"

'Yes, someone does care.'

Sayori smiled happily at the voice, snapping out of her momentary trance. She wasn't depressed anymore, but the doubts sometimes wormed their way back into her scared little heart. Sometimes she thought back to her worst days, wondering how she'd gotten so lucky. She was thankful to her saviour, as he always made the rain clouds fade and the sun rise anew. He had saved her life, and she would be forever grateful for that.

"Hellooo~! Sayori-chan!"

Patting her head to settle her frazzled pink hair, Sayori hurriedly got up from the bed and moved downstairs to open the door. As she reached it, she looked over herself to make sure she was presentable for her guest. He didn't mind, but she liked looking pretty for him. Of course she did, she loved him after all.

She opened the door, already knowing who it was. Naruto Namikaze, her childhood friend and now her boyfriend.

"Good Morning!"

"Eep!"

Sayori squeaked as she was immediately grabbed into a bear hug. Instead of getting startled or scared, she just relaxed into the embrace with a soft smile.

"Good morning, Naruto-kun!" She greeted joyfully, all sorrow fading into nothingness. "Did you bring food?" Her query was accompanied by a grumble of her stomach. "I'm hungry~!"

Naruto just chuckled at his girlfriend's antics. She was always an adorable ditz, and she loved her food like no other. Something he was more than happy to provide. Since they were neighbours and he was her boyfriend, he almost always brought her some home-cooked meals. He also enjoyed eating with her, so it was a win-win.

"Yep, yep! I got rice balls!" Naruto said, but then pouted, sad at not having ramen for breakfast.

Sayori perked up, still in his embrace. Rice balls? She loved rice balls! She loved really anything made by auntie Kushina, so it wasn't saying much. "Yay! Come in, let's eat!" She chirped and led him inside.

"I wanted ramen, but kaa-chan went all Nine-tails on me." Naruto shivered at the image of his demonic mother with her long crimson hair waving menacingly behind her. Kushina had kicked him out of the house with rice balls, saying 'No ramen for breakfast, as much as I would like it, it's unhealthy!'. She cared about his diet more than she cared for ramen.

Kushina Namikaze was a scary woman.

"What did uncle Minato say to that?"

"Ha!" Naruto snorted, "Like he can stand up to mom!"

Naruto chatted with her as he was dragged around by the small but surprisingly powerful girl. He was more than happy to eat breakfast with her, but he had something to confirm, so he halted her by grabbing her hand.

Sayori looked back quizzically as Naruto stopped their journey to the kitchen. Why was he stopping them, she was hungry! "Naruto-kun, what happened?" She pouted. Sayori really wanted those rice balls.

Naruto just tightened his hold on her hand and brought her closer to him. She flushed at the close contact, basking in his presence.

"N-Naruto?" She stuttered shyly, averting her eyes. Her heart started beating faster as she was pulled closer to him, so they were eye to eye. They had been together for months, but she still got very bashful when close to him.

He gazed at her with those calm blue eyes which held such pure love that she could just get lost in them. He looked into her own blue eyes and spoke gently-

"Are you alright?"

Sayori instantly understood what he was talking about, and her eyes watered at his concern for her. Every single day, he would check up on her, and every day he would ask her this question. Not out of obligation or general humanity, but genuine love and affection.

To her fractured and wounded heart, it made all the difference in the world. It assured her that Naruto cared. He cared about what happened to her; he cared about how she felt. And he expected nothing in return. He loved her for who she was, regardless of her many faults. He always took care of her, made sure she was fed, comfortable and on time for school.

He convinced her that she had worth, that she was deserving of love. And Sayori discovered that he'd had a major crush on her since their childhood.

Was it any wonder that she was madly in love with him?

Seeing the tears in her eyes, Naruto just pulled the girl into a tender embrace. Since she was used to his daily questioning, she just went along. Sayori buried her head into his chest and let out a few sniffles as she let out her pent up sadness. All the while, Naruto just stroked her soft pink hair, comforting her and assuring her that he was here.

"I'm doing okay, Naruto. I had some flashes today, but now that you're here, it's all better!" Sayori grinned widely, her crying having concluded. Ever since Naruto had moved back into town and joined the Literature club, her life had been all sunshine and rainbows. There was absolutely nothing she could complain about, and she was perfectly content with him in her life.

"I'm glad. You look much more beautiful when you smile, ya know?"

Sayori's faced burned red, incredibly embarrassed at his words. She felt so giddy and happy that she could just melt into a puddle of pink goo. Naruto always managed to flatter her and compliment her, even when she thought she didn't deserve it.

"St-stop teasing me, Naruto-kun." She muttered, poking her fingers together shyly. It was an adorable sight.

"Eh?" Naruto tilted his head in confusion, "I'm not teasing. You are beautiful as is, but you look super-cute when you smile! Like some kind of fairy!"

"Thanks..." Sayori mumbled, extremely embarrassed. She could feel her heart beating in her ears, and her bad mood from the morning was nowhere to be seen. "You're the best boyfriend ever!" She timidly fiddled with the hem of her shirt.

Naruto actually blushed at that, which made her even giddier. "It's nothing, Sayori. I care about you, ya know?" He poked her nose, which further inflamed her own blush. "I also love you thiiiis much!" Naruto grinned foxily, pulling his hands far apart to show her how much he loved her.

"Stop that, it's embarrassing…" She mumbled, rubbing her nose, which was as pink as her hair. Then, in a sudden burst of courage, she embraced Naruto, wrapping her arms around him. "A-and I love you, th-this much…" She spoke, her voice muffled by his shirt. Sayori could not stand to look at him in her embarrassment.

Her face started steaming when Naruto laid a gentle peck on the top of her head, his warm breath tickling her short pink hair. She looked extremely adorable, like a small pink puppy.

"Yosh, let's eat!" Naruto led her to the kitchen, taking out the container of food.

"Hmm!" Sayori chirped, and hurriedly placed the rice balls in the microwave to heat them up. Just as she was about to press 'start', Naruto gently stopped her with his hand on hers.

"Sayori, it's wrapped in tinfoil," Naruto said in amusement, as she puffed out her cheeks in embarrassment. "You don't want to blow up the house, do you?"

"Ehehe~" Sayori bonked herself on the head, sticking her tongue out cutely. Then she gained a thoughtful look. "If I blow up my house, I can live with you then!" She declared with total seriousness and pumped her fist in the air.

Naruto just sweatdropped at her absurd reasoning. "You can come and live with us anyway, sweetie." He said, making her blush brightly at the nickname, "Even with Natsuki-chan living with us, we have plenty of room."

It was true. Due to Minato's intelligent and strategic investments, the Namikazes were extremely loaded. Naruto himself was well on his way to being a martial arts prodigy with his talent in hand-to-hand combat. He was winning tournaments left and right, bringing home plenty of prize money. Kushina's calligraphy designs and art just added more to an already substantial fortune.

"That's true." Sayori bobbed her head, but then looked away. "But I'll stay here for now. I really enjoy our time in the mornings…" She mumbled with a flush. She was rewarded with a kiss to the cheek, much to her delight.

"So do I, Sayori-chan. Believe it."

As they ate in comfortable silence, Naruto just watched the girl he loved with a fond smile. Due to Minato's work, they'd had to move away from the town for a few years. But now that he was back, Naruto was here to stay. He would never let any of his friends feel even a speck of sadness again.


After school was over, Naruto walked towards his own house. He was performing tricks with his yo-yo, as he needed to keep his skills sharp. Walking alongside him was Sayori and another shorter girl. She also had pink hair, although hers was brighter.

"Naruto-kun! Let's watch a scary movie tonight!" Sayori declared while cuddling his arm. She always walked home with her boyfriend, and it was one of the best parts of her day. She wanted to spend even more time with her teddy bear, which prompted her to make this suggestion.

Naruto stiffened at the girl's words, his skin going pale. Scary movie? Did she mean...ghosts? Naruto was absolutely terrified of ghosts, but he didn't want her to know. Sayori's image of her 'big, strong Naruto-kun' would be dragged through the mud. Such a thing could not be permitted!

"Sayori, no. You get scared and then we have to watch cartoons anyway." Naruto argued, trying to deflect the plan subtly. "Right, Natsuki-chan?" he looked at the shorter girl hopefully.

Sayori blushed a bit at being caught. She'd suggested a scary movie so that she could use it as an excuse to snuggle with him under a blanket while eating popcorn!

Natsuki just smirked. "Oho? Are you sure it's not you who gets scared?"

"Naruto-kun is not scared of anything!" Sayori exclaimed, tightening her hold on his arm. "He's super-strong!" She started making cute karate chops with her hand and saying 'Wa-Haa!'.

'So innocent, must protecc…'

"How mean, Natsu-chan!" Naruto clutched his heart dramatically, though his eyes held amusement. "I'm hurt, ya know?"

Natsuki's cheeks pinked as she quickened her pace. "D-don't call me that, dummy!" Since Natsuki had come to live with them, she was much happier. Naruto teased her at every chance he got, which made her feel at home, although she often got embarrassed.

"Call you what, Natsu-pie?" Naruto followed her, dragging Sayori with him, who just giggled at their speed.

The girl was almost steaming from her ears. "Th-th-that! Or the first one!" She shot back and then looked away, extremely bashful.

Naruto caught up to her and decided to tease her further. "You're so cute when you blush, Natsu-chan! Or was it cutie-chan? Tsundere-chan?" He grinned foxily, relishing in her red face.

Natsuki's face flamed and her brain turned to mush at the teasing. She turned abruptly around and harshly punched Naruto in the shoulder, making him wince. "That's what you get for messing with me, i-idiot!"

Naruto just pouted, and Sayori comically mimicked him, making two pouty-faced teens. "Come on, can't a big brother tease his little sis?"

Natsuki's face glowed, and she tried to punch him again, but he just caught her in a surprise glomp. "My little sister can't be this cute~!" Naruto shouted dramatically as he cuddled the small girl to his chest.

"I-I'm not your little sister!" Natsuki weakly retorted, secretly enjoying the embrace. He was always so warm and huggable; it was a no-brainer. She always felt safe whenever he hugged her, and she never wanted to let go. He really was like the older brother she never had, but it was embarrassing to admit it. "And I'm not cute! I'm eighteen!"

"Mou, I want to cuddle too!" Sayori glared at them and glomped Naruto from behind, joining the snuggle pile. "Hihihi~ much better!"

"Sure you are, cutie-chan!" Naruto grinned as he patted her soft pink hair, "You live with us, and I love you so much, ya know!" Since Natsuki had lived with him for about a year, she was a full-fledged family member. Naruto loved the girl to bits, taking up the role of her elder brother.

"Mnnng…" Natsuki's voice was muffled by his shirt, but he could tell that she was embarrassed.

"What was that, Imouto-chan?" Naruto asked teasingly as he lifted Natsuki to eye level, "You know what to say for me to release you, right?"

Natsuki's demeanour changed drastically, as she relaxed in Naruto's embrace. She buried her head in the crook of his neck as he tightened his hold on her. She then whispered shyly, "P-Please, Onii-chan~?" She blushed and wiggled in his hug. She was still getting used to the unconditional love and affection Naruto showered her with, and she didn't hate it.

It felt nice to have a loving family, even if it was embarrassing.

"Aww, my heart!" Naruto wailed as he released her, "My little sister called me Onii-chan!" Naruto didn't really care what she called him; he would love her regardless. But Natsuki was just so much fun to tease that he just couldn't resist. "Let's go in, shall we?"


The Namikaze house was a considerably large residence, owing to Minato's successful business. It was just shy of being classed as a mansion. It was a tad extravagant for only four people, but it was theirs.

"Kaa-chan, we're home!" Naruto called out as he and the girls removed their footwear and entered the house.

"In the kitchen!"

They went into the kitchen to see Naruto's mother, Kushina Namikaze, formerly Uzumaki, cooking dinner. Naruto's mother worked in his father's company sometimes, and she was also very skilled in art and calligraphy. She was a designer and made full use of her family talents. As a whole, the Uzumaki family was extraordinarily proficient in calligraphy and art, which had earned his mother considerable fame.

"Welcome home, Naru-chan!" Kushina moved her crimson hair behind her and greeted the three with a bright grin. "How was school, sweetie?"

Naruto sputtered at the nickname while Natsuki laughed victoriously. "Ha! Serves you right!" Tease her, would he?

"Hi, Auntie!" Sayori waved at Kushina, smiling happily. Kushina was cool, and she always gave Sayori tasty treats. Best auntie ever!

"Oh hi Sayori, give your auntie a hug!" Kushina cooed as she embraced the excitable girl, which made her giggle. "You're so sweet, ttebane!"

"School was good, but the dummy fell asleep in class again." Natsuki remarked, ignoring Naruto who was rapidly shaking his head and waving his arms behind Kushina.

"Is that so?"

Naruto squeaked as his mother slowly turned around, a menacing aura about her. Her red hair started waving around behind her, as it split into nine tail-like shapes. He turned around to run away but was grabbed by his ear.

"Itai! What… M-Mother? Mom? Okaa-sama?" he meeped in a small voice as he gazed fearfully at the she-demon.

"What's this I hear about you sleeping in class, my darling son?" She smiled sweetly, but Naruto was not relieved in the slightest.

"It was boring, Kaa-chan!" He whined as he gave a teary-eyed look to his mother, hoping to pout his way out. "I wanted to paint Sensei orange!"

She was undeterred, however, and laid down the law. "That is no excuse. As punishment, no ramen for one week!" Kushina herself looked horrified at the punishment, but she managed somehow.

Naruto's soul left his body as he slumped to the ground and started praying for ramen. Natsuki looked amused while Sayori was confused about why he was crying.

Then she just shrugged. Dinner was ready and he'd stop crying soon anyway.


A/N- Review!

It is an AU, and I've tagged it as such multiple times. No chakra, no action. If you don't like cute, fluffy stories such as this one with no real suspense or thrill, you might want to read something more to your taste.

Each chapter might have a different setting and a different pairing.

Continuity? Plot? What's that? Pure fluff all the way.

Review, pls.

Again, Ramen chefs and Others was updated a couple of days ago, but the site gave me a 503 error right after updating it. So I'm just notifying.