Date Created: June 21, 2015
Date Published: June 27, 2015
Summary: In which, the younger brother of the First Hokage thinks of his relationship with the cousin of the Ghost of the Uchiha.
Disclaimer: Naruto and characters (c) Masashi Kishimoto
The One Who Was Loved | oo8
The whole day was an eventful one. Tobirama awoke to his elder brother smiling cheerfully in his house - in his room - with breakfast prepared and set on a tray. Afterwards, during his short day of work, co-workers, teammates, and villagers wished him a happy birthday, in which he replied with a smile and a thank you. At lunch a surprise party was held at a BBQ restaurant by the Hokage, who skipped his paperwork again, and Mito.
Tobirama was grateful for the wishes and the banquet, but he had only hoped for a simple dinner with his brother and his sister-in-law. He wanted it either in the home of the Senju compound or his favorite nice and small restaurant run by an elderly couple.
However, his hopes were not granted, for he sat alone in the homey restaurant, eating rice and grilled mackerel with side dishes. Tobirama had scolded his brother to return to the Hokage Tower and told his sister-in-law to return home and rest.
Good evening, Nyorai-chan, the elderly waitress spoke.
Tobirama looked up from his meal and saw the Uchiha woman with a coat over her dark kimono embroidered with gold.
Good evening, Oba-san, Nyorai replied. She slipped the coat off and draped it over her arm.
The woman guided Nyorai to a table besides Tobirama. The Uchiha noticed him and gave him a greeting, which he returned with one of his own.
Would you like to sit next to each other? The elderly lady spoke, It is the birthday of Tobirama-chan, and he looks quite a bit of lonely. She teased.
Nyorai faced Tobirama for an answer. If it is fine with you.
Yes, it is fine.
The woman smiled. I assume you would prefer of the usual?
Nyorai nodded, and the waitress left to the counter, where her husband worked as an amazing chef. She turned her attention back to Tobirama. How was the day of yours?
Quite exhausting.
Did you not enjoy the party?
I did enjoy it. Tobirama added, However, I had only wished for a dinner here with Brother and Sister.
I hope I am as good of a company as Hashirama and Mito, then. Nyorai saw a small smile before he schooled his expression.
And, how was your conversation with Shirogane-san?
He had explained quite clearly that he would put no efforts to raise the child with me.
Why not? Had he not wished for a babe?
He does, but not with I.
Tobirama noticed the tears in her eyes. He felt a bit of relief when there were only two of them and the owners. He suspected it was due to the late hour it was.
I am sorry, Nyorai whispered, wiping her already red rimmed eyes. I just very much wish Madara-nii was here.
Your company is worse than that of Brother and Sister.
How so?
You are in the company of an individual, and you are wishing for the presence of another.
Author's Note [1]: If it is for his family, then Hashirama would skip his work.