While Neji and Tenten's father were discussing the project that will help with their business, Tenten was still in her room and Neji was assuming that she was still upset yet her dad told the young and somewhat talented prodigy that she'll be fine and since it's for her late mother, she will get over it.

"And would you like to have this?" Tenten's dad started suggesting when Neji was in a daze already, but not that kind of daze. He was thinking about Tenten and that photograph. It seems she loved her mother dearly, possibly even looked up to her. For some reason, he was more determined to do this project even at first he thinks it's too troublesome.

"Neji?"

"Huh?" he snapped into reality. "What is it sir?"

"No need for that 'sir'," Tenten's father laughed. "And I know what you're thinking. But you shouldn't worry; Tenten as you know is a strong-headed girl. It was one of her mother's dying last wish. For our daughter to keep her head high and no matter what happens, to remain strong and to speak for what she believes in no matter what trouble she may cause."

"No wonder why she never hesitates at anything." Neji thought, reminiscing the memories of her yelling and hitting him with full power.

"Now, I really don't mind you dating my daughter but I must respect her decision as well. And I have to say, I would already accept and give my blessing for just in case you two plan to get married but I think we should be careful, otherwise we don't want another incident now do we? After all, Tenten already has her mind on someone."

"What?"

"I guess I can tell you," Tenten's dad laughed a bit. "Believe it or not she already had her first love. But she was only about four years old after her mother died. She ran away from the room after the news about her mother."

Neji was paying in full attention.

"Then what happened next?"

"I couldn't follow her because I have to organize my wife's death certificate. I know Tenten is a such a strong girl just like her mother. I don't know about the details but she came back in the room with a full smile on her face."

'Daddy!' a younger version of Tenten merrily ran towards the man.

'Are you feeling better my dear?' he asked.

'Yes!' she said. 'Oh and daddy, I have a boyfriend!'

'BOYFRIEND?' her dad freaked out at that term.

'Huh?' Tenten turned her head sideways. 'What is it Daddy?'

'Nothing sweetie,' her dad knelt down in front of his daughter and patted on her small shoulder. 'By the way, what happened to your hair?'

'Huh? Oh this! I gave one of my ribbons to my boyfriend! Because that's what they do right? They give each other gifts!'

'Oh how adorable!' one of the nurses commented. 'Now tell me honey, who is your boyfriend? Do you know his name?'

Tenten's eyes saddened before she replied.

'N-no, h-he had to go away and I forgot to ask his name.'

'Oh dear, I'm sorry.' the nurse apologized.

'But he was sure a cute boy!' Tenten exclaimed. 'I wanna marry him someday!'

Tenten's father and the nurse laughed at this cuteness.

"Ah young love is so innocent don't you think?"

"I guess" Neji laughed a little and glanced at the clock.

"I apologize but I have to meet up with Daichi for another appointment at the agency. But it was nice doing business with you; I'll have someone gather the materials the week after."

"Thank you so much!" the old man bowed with gratitude. "Would you like to let Tenten know you're leaving? Her room is just over there. You may go in as long as you knock at least three times. My daughter has a real strong opinion about privacy."

"Um, okay" Neji sweat dropped and proceeded towards Tenten's room. Taking the warning, Neji knocked three times but there was no answer. Thinking it was safe, Neji slowly opened the door and went for a quick scan. He then found Tenten resting on her bed and just like a little girl, the bun haired young adult was cuddling with a white stuffed teddy bear.

"Oh how I wish I was that teddy bear..." Neji envied the toy. "Didn't expect you to be looking...childish."

He couldn't stop staring at the stuffed toy, for some reason that teddy bear was awfully familiar for him. He just can't put his mind to it. For a moment, he stared at Tenten's peaceful face and couldn't help but smile a little. Though he prayed for her not to wake up and see him watching her. Otherwise he may end up pummeled again.

By her bedside was a small nightstand. On top there was a small lamp and the photograph he saw earlier. Slowly he picked up the wooden frame and stared at the seemingly happy family. He can't remember the last time he was like that with his own family. His eyes were saddened when he settled down the photograph back in place, leaving the room.

"I guess we are different after all." Neji smirked as he closed the door, leaving the household.

"So how was the meeting with the shop's owner? His manager, Daichi asked. "Sorry if you had to do it, but I had to cover something up you know."

"It was great actually," Neji said. "I told the man that there will be someone for the materials a week from now. Will that be alright?"

"Sure Neji," Daichi nodded. "I'll have someone tend to it real soon. By the way, you seem distracted or something the moment you got here in the car, Something bothering you?"

"Tenten" he said almost in a mumble.

"Sheesh her again?" Daichi puts a hand on his forehead. "Come on Neji, the girl doesn't wanna go out with you and yet you still determine. Is the mighty Neji Hyuga scared of rejection? Look rejection hurts but you gotta live it up Neji. There are other woman out there."

"That's not exactly what I meant. It's just that she was just like her."

"Her? What do you mean?"

"Well she looked a lot like her but it was years ago, I was only five years old when I met her. She was crying a lot when I saw her at that hospital. Heck, I guess I must admit she was my first love. I even gave her my own favorite toy just to shut her up. That little girl..."

"What?" Daichi almost fell out of his seat. "How come I have no idea of this?"

"Because," he said. "It was nothing but a mere memory. Here I think Tenten and her are the same girl but when she threw that desk at me, I guess it wasn't the same. Although they do wear that famous hairstyle."

"Any girl would have worn that hairstyle Neji." Daichi noted.

"Who knows?" the Hyuuga sighed, taking out a silky white ribbon out of his pocket.