New Moon

February 14, Valentine's Day.

Yosh, I'm ready! I went to Sakura-chan's house first to give her tomo-choco. "Ohayou-gozaimasu, is Sakura-chan here?" I asked when her okaa-san opened the door. "Yes, she just got up," she mentioned. "Honey, could you get Sakura?" she asked Sakura-chan's otou-san and he nodded. A few seconds later, Sakura-chan walked up to the door. "Ohayou, Hinata," she yawned. "Gomenasai, I just wanted to stop by to give you some tomo-choco," I apologized but brought it out. Her face started to brighten. "Wow, arigatou! I freaking love your tomo-choco! Oh, and is that a frog chocolate?" she pointed out from her bag. "Mhm, I happened to find some animal shapes," I explained. Including one with a fox. "Aww, you're so creative. Give me a hug!" she exclaimed and drew me in for a quick hug. "Well, okay," I let her.
"Oh, I got something for you, too! Be right back!" she realized and left. Sakura-chan quickly came back with a paper heart. "This is for you!" she exclaimed. Wow, the paper heart was red with white lettering saying "Happy Valentine's Day!" in the center and lace trimming glued on the outside. "I hope you have a happy Valentine's Day, Hinata. Oh, and make sure you give some chocolates to Naruto, too! Brownie points if they're honmei-choco!" Sakura-chan winked. "Sure, arigatou. Happy Valentine's Day," I waved back and the door was closed. How would Sakura-chan know about Naruto-kun's chocolates? Well, they were in Team 7. I'm overthinking this.

I walked towards Tenten-chan's house and knocked on her door. "Ohayou-gozaimasu," I greeted to Tenten-chan at the door. "Hey Hinata, what are you doing here?" she excitedly asked. "Well, I wanted to say happy Valentine's Day and drop off some tomo-choco for you," I explained and brought her bag out. "All right, and what? You got chocolates with shurikens and kunais?!" she noted with surprise. "Yup, I saw these and thought of you," I added. "Nice!" she exclaimed and held up her hand in a high-five. I high-fived her back. "Well, I don't have anything for you, sorry," she bashfully confessed. "No, don't worry. It's the thought that counts," I assured. "Well, I'll tell everyone about this super good tomo-choco, then," she reconciled. "Whatever works, I suppose," I smiled. "I have to go now, but I hope you have a happy Valentine's Day," I told her. "Okay, you too," she said and waved as I left.

Good, now I just need to go to Ino-chan's flower shop.

"Ohayou-gozaimasu, Ino-chan," I greeted when I came inside Yamanaka Flowers store. "Ohayou, Hinata!" Ino-chan replied. "Is that for me?" she gasped when she saw her bag of tomo-choco. "Yes, it is," I answered and gave it to her. "Oh, you got hearts for me?" she cooed. "Un, that's right," I affirmed. "Aww, you made my heart flutter! Oh yeah..." Ino paused and bored her twinkling eyes onto mine. What's going through her head? "Did you make any chocolates for Naruto-kun, particularly a type that starts with 'H'?" she followed up. "Ino-chan..." I sighed. "Yes, I did," I admitted.

"Yosh!" she praised. "Oh, I got an idea! Wait right here!" she exclaimed and left the counter. She went to the back and came back with a red rose. "What's that for?" I asked. "Well, I thought about when I told you about getting a rose for Naruto-kun last month, and I was like, 'I can give Hinata a rose to give to Naruto-kun!'" she rushed.

"N-n-no, you don't have to do this, Ino-chan!" I flustered and started to get as red as the rose. "Why not? Besides, you got those tomo-choco for me," she mentioned. True, but she really didn't have to do this! "I insist," she said and looked straight at me. Oh, she's serious. "...A-all right, I'll give him the rose," I complied out loud. Then she had a "You can do better" face. "And... the honmei-choco with it," I added and she finally smiled. "Heck yeah! You got this, Hinata!" she cheered. "Okay, I'll see you later," I nodded and left the store.

I went back to my house to eat lunch, left Hanabi's tomo-choco on her desk, placed Sakura-chan's paper valentine on my desk, and took a quick nap. Then I went to some more people's houses to give them their tomo and giri-chocolates. Evening came and it was time to give Naruto-kun's honmei-choco.

I went to Ramen Ichiraku, where Naruto-kun would most likely be at. My assumption was correct as I saw him there eating a bowl of ramen. What I didn't expect was the piles of presents that were stacked on the bar and the crowd of girls trying to talk to him. I shouldn't have come, it seems he already has enough gifts and company to celebrate Valentine's Day with. My honmei-choco wouldn't mean much to him.
As I was about to leave, my stomach growled. Oh shoot, I'm hungry. No, I need to leave. Well, since this is a restaurant with good food, I might as well have dinner here. Not like it matters since I didn't plan on spending Valentine's Day with anyone. Oh that's funny- I'm technically eating in the same place as him, though we didn't go together. But, what if he noticed me? I might as well treat myself to a "romantic dinner" on Valentine's Day. But I already feel bad thinking about how tiring it'd be to make so much ramen at a time like tonight. If I stay, I'll make sure my time is worth it and be extra courteous. All right, I'll stay and eat here.
I nodded to Teuchi-san, the ramen owner, and took the last, available seat on a table next to the crowded bar. His daughter, Ayame-chan, came to me and I ordered a bowl of tonkotsu ramen with chashu and menma from her. A girl came up to me and said, "Hmm, you look familiar somehow." Do I? Wait, her hair is double braided this time, but it's bright red, like a cherry... Oh, it's that girl with those brothers, Sendai, Sayori-san!

"That's right, you're Sendai, Sayori-san, konbanwa," I figured out. "What was your name again?" she checked. "Hyuuga, Hinata," I reintroduced. "Oh, Hinata?" Naruto-kun's voice called out and he turned around towards us. Sayori-san started to frown. "You chose the right place! Don't you love ramen?" he asked me. "Hai, I'm getting the tonkotsu ramen with chashu and menma," I agreed. "Ooo, I've tried that one and it's super good! In fact, that bowl will be on me," he smiled and pointed to himself with his thumbs. Why would he do that?
Sayori-san's eyes, along with the other girls', started to shift towards me. "Y-you don't have to do that, r-really," I insisted. I could feel their glares sniping daggers at me. "Why not? It's my treat. Happy Valentine's Day, Hinata," he said and turned back to the other girls. Except for the other girls talking to Naruto-kun, the other ones were silent around me. I could feel an angry aura around them. My ramen came and I ate in an awkward silence. How will I give my honmei-choco now? I drank the last of the broth, gave my bowl to Naruto-kun, and left Ramen Ichiraku.

Oh my goodness, I can't believe how awkward that was! That's what I get for being hungry, but Naruto-kun was right; in that the ramen was good. I got it- I'll drop off his chocolates at his house! I headed to Naruto-kun's house and left the honmei-choco and Ino-chan's rose on his doorknob. It felt like someone was watching, but I ignored the thought when some crows fluttered past me to the sky. I don't feel like using my Byakugan now. I checked the note I left for him. I even added lace around the edges, like Sakura-chan's valentine. "Naruto-kun, I've always admired you from afar and this time I want to stand next to you and tell you this- I love you. Happy Valentine's Day. Love, Hyuuga, Hinata." At least now Naruto-kun will know I gave him the honmei-choco. I smiled in satisfaction and left.