"OW! Mom that hurt."
Sasuke exclaimed as he blushed.
This was humiliating. Why does he need to go to some stupid cafe? Uchiha don't do tea parties and book readings, they're supposed to be top rank shinobi.
"Sorry sweetie but you gotta stay still I still need to pin your Kimono up."
Mikoto said with needles in her mouth.
She was super happy to be doing this birthing all boys never gave her the opportunity to dress them up in cute outfits.
"Mom, do I have to do this, it's so embarrassing."
Sasuke whined
"You lost a bet Sasuke and you have to hold up your end of the bargain just like Itachi would."
Mikoto explained.
"Your mother is right Sasuke, we Uchiha always settle or hold up our end of a deal. "
Fugaku said as he walked into the room.
Sasuke groaned dramatically.
"Honestly Sasuke you're being dramatic, I think doing something like this will be good for you, it might make you more patient and less impulsive."
Mikoto explained to her youngest son.
{Knock Knock}
" I'll get it."
Fugaku said as he opened the door.
Hiashi and Hinata were at the, with Hinata wearing an ornate Kimono.
"Hey you two, who did her Kimono she might outshine everyone at that cafe."
"She did it herself, Hinata has gifted hands just like her mother. "
Hiashi said as he rubbed his daughter's head.
Hinata merely blushed at the praise.
" You Hyuga were always good at the arts, would you like to come in?"
Fugaku offered.
"Next time I have business to attend."
Hisshi turned to Hinata.
"Have fun and enjoy yourself Hinata, you deserve a break."
Hiashi said to his elder daughter.
" Thank you father I will. "
Hinata said as she walked in.
...
Hiashi smiled.
" You have no idea how long it took me to convince her to finally do something for herself. "
"Yeah from how Sasuke described her, she's pretty selfless. Itachi will make sure she'll have a good time."
Fugaku assured his friend.
" Thank you. "
Hiashi gave a slight bow as he left.
" Well alright Hinata why don't you head to the living room, my wife is currently working on Sasuke's outfit.
Fugaku said to the young Hyuga.
Hinata bowed as she walked to the living room where she saw Mikoto seaming Sasuke's kimono.
"Oh Hinata, you made it just in time."
Mikoto smiled.
"HINATA DON'T LOOK!"
Sasuke shouted as he blushed.
"Don't be so dramatic Sasuke, it's his Kimono, boys wear them too, right Hinata. "
Mikoto asked Hinata, the young Hyuga girl nodded in response.
" Father and many of the male clan elders wear kimonos...and.. I I think you look nice wearing yours."
Hinata blushed as she buried part of her face into her long sleeve.
Sasuke's eyes went slightly wide as he started blushing.
" Oh...well I I guess I'll keep it on of you think I look cool in it"
Mikoto giggled as Fugaku walked into the living room.
"Ahh young love, he's just like you were Fugaku."
Mikoto said to her husband.
"Heh heh I remember it like it was just yesterday
Fugaku chuckled at the memory and also at the blushing faces of the two preteens.
"No it's not like that!"
Sasuke shouted.
"Little brother if you keep being sporadic mother will never finish your outfit
Itachi walked into the living room wearing a rather ornate Kimono.
"W wow Itachi your kimono looks super pretty."
Hinata said to Itachi, causing the elder son to smile fondly at the girl.
"Thank you Hinata, it's my favorite one and I only bring it out for special occasions, this occasion being my dear brother is finally joining me."
Itachi smiled.
" Yeah yeah don't rub it in. "
Sasuke said.
"Alright finished, can you step down and take a spin Sasuke. "
Mikoto instructed the boy.
Sasuke groaned as he spun around.
" Alright, you're ready. "
Mikoto smiled.
" Great can we go and get this over with now "
Sasuke said.
"Hold on, I need pictures."
Mikoto said as she grabbed a camera.
"Aww Mom!"
Sasuke whined.
"Don't be so embarrassed little brother, you look handsome."
Itachi motioned Hinata next to Sasuke and he placed himself behind them both.
After what felt like a hundred photos were taken the trio were on their way out the Uchiha home.
"Aww look at little Sasuke."
"Is that his little girlfriend so precious!"
"That is such a cute kimono."
Sasuke was grimacing as he blushed.
This was so embarrassing and all the old ladies won't stop treating him like a baby. Meanwhile Hinata was trying 5o hide her blush at all he compliments she's not used to this much attention.
Itachi however, seemed to be relishing the attention.
He was oddly enough very popular with a lot of the elders of the village.
After spending some time mingling in the Uchiha district the trio then made it to village streets and they continued walking for a while to the more upper class portion of the village.
"I never been to this part of the village before all these houses are big."
Sasuke said as he looked around.
"I was here with my father once for a wedding between heiress and a member of the clan.".
Hinata told the boy.
"A heiress?"
Sasuke looked at Hinata confused.
"Yes a heiress this is this leaf stem district, this is where the village elite lives so do be careful to damage these billion dollar homes."
Itachi joked despite him being serious.
"B billions!?"
Sasuke and Hinata said in unison.
"Yes, very expensive."
Itachi said as he continued walking until they stopped at a rather big and luxurious restaurant.
"Here we are."
Itachi said.
"Oh my god."
Sasuke looked at the restaurant in amazement.
"Uh i-i-is this the right place father only gave me $300 for today."
Hinata stuttered nervously.
" Don't worry Hinata, we're covered. "
Itachi said as he walked in.
The interior of the restaurant was just as, if not more ornate then the exterior.
There were exceptional dishes being served, The décor scheme is top-notch, and the ambiance seemed world class. The building architecture, staff etiquette, table settings, and lighting options are classy to reflect the high standards of dining in a luxurious restaurant.
The trio were then greeted by a man in a black tuxedo.
"Evening do you three have a reservation?"
The man asked.
"Yes, with the Leaf Book club. "
Itachi answered.
" Hmm everyone says they're in that book club, why should I believe it especially since you have... adolescents with you."
The concierge grimaced a little.
" The cock that crowed in the morn, that woke the priest all shaven and shorn, that married the man all tattered and torn, that kissed the maiden all forlorn. "
Itachi said to the man.
" Ah my apologies Master Itachi I'll escort you all to the table."
Said the man.
" Thank you. "
Itachi said as he motioned for Hinata and Sasuke to follow him.
" What did you say to that jerk? "
Sasuke asked curiously.
" It's a book, we always have a code quote to use since people outside the club try to get into the group."
Itachi said.
"Here we are sir."
Said the man as lead the group to a table that set a group of elderly women dressed in high clothes and kimono, symbols of their status.
"Oh look, it's little Itachi and is that your baby brother."
One of the ladies said.
"Yes Ma'am this is my little brother and his friend."
Itachi bowed.
"Introduce yourselves."
Itachi said the two genin.
" Oh uh uh my name is Hinata Hyuga. "
Hinata bowed.
" I'm Sasuke Uchiha. "
Sasuke bowed
" Aww how precious! "
One of the ladies said.
" Oh Hinata who did your Kimono, it looks cute on you. "
Another lady asked.
" I-i-i uh. "
Hinata was struggling to get her words out.
" She actually did it herself, she is very talented. "
Itachi answered.
" Oh she's so talented, I might have you work on my granddaughter's kimono. "
Said the elderly woman.
" Sasuke, Hinata, I introduce you to Junko, Yuuko, and Mayumi ,the Seishitsu of the lands of fire. "
Itachi said to Sasuke and Hinata.
Hinata had a shocked expression and quickly gave a deep bow.
"It's a great honor to be in your presence."
Hinata said.
"Oh and she's polite too, but no need for that young lady to have a seat and enjoy the snacks. You two babies look famished."
Said the elderly woman as she snapped her fingers.
Several servers then brought out several trays of finger food, cakes, and other confectionery.
"Ohh, finally I was starving"
Sasuke said as he was about to dig into the snacks until Itachi placed his hand in front of his brother.
"Sasuke, where are your manners?"
Itachi scolded his brother.
"What? I'm being proper and junk."
Sasuke groaned.
"If that's what you call it, just look at Hinata. "
Sasuke turned to Hinata to see she had not only placed a napkin on her lap, she had started eating her food slowly savoring each bite and drank a bit of her tea, not a speck on her.
Compared to her Sasuke already had crumbs on himself plus he already spilt a little of his tea on himself.
"Uhh I guess I can do it better."
Sasuke blushed as he tried to imitate Hinata, she was graceful with everything she did, Sasuke on the other hand was a little sloppy but much better than before.
"Alright people, shall we get started on today's book."
Mayumi announced.
" Oh yes I believe it was Itachi's turn. "
Junko said.
" Yes it's a bit lengthy but a good read" Itachi pulled a rather thick book that caused Sasuke to groan, he was gonna be here forever.
"Sasuke, if you actually try to read it with us, you may find that you enjoy it."
Itachi explained to his brother as he passed out the books as he was about to hand Sasuke he noticed he didn't have a spare
" Oh I seem to be missing one."
Sasuke smiled, this was a good chance for an escape.
"Well darn, looks I can't read you all, it would've been fun but oh well."
The young Uchiha was prepared to get up and leave until Hinata moved to the chair next to him and placed her book between herself and Sasuke.
"N no worries we'll share."
Hinata said with a slight smile.
" U-uh sure. "
Sasuke blushed.
" Alright shall we begin. "
Itachi said as he opened the book and started reading.
Sasuke started boredly following along with Itachi's reading of the book, but soon Sasuke started getting mildly interested in the plot, and even some parts started to tear up at the protagonist's plight.
Itachi smirked when he knew his brother was enthralled in the story.
"Alright, we'll take a break here."
Itachi said.
"Wait it was getting good... I mean uh you at least finish the next part or whatever."
Sasuke said, trying to pull up his cool act.
"It's okay to like the story Sasuke, it's really good."
Hinata assured the boy
"Well get back to the story after lunch."
Itachi explained.
" Good idea"
Said Mayumi as she rang a tiny bell and the server quickly rushed over.
"We're ready for lunch"
Said the woman.
"Understood"
While the elderly women were ordering their food Sasuke was sifting through his menu rather confused.
"Something wrong Sasuke?"
Hinata asked the boy.
" What is all this junk on here I don't know what to eat on here "
Sasuke groaned he was not cut out for high class food.
"Would you like the kids menu, they have chicken tenders for your picky palate."
Itachi teased.
"Shut up... c-can I get chicken tenders"
Sasuke muttered as he blushed.
Itachi smiled as he made the order for himself, Sasuke, and Hinata.
After lunch the group began reading as Itachi read aloud Sasuke was mesmerized by the story, the petrifying twist and turns of the novel practically in a chokehold.
Two Hours Later.
"And thus they sealed their promise in a union of lips as their passion for one another clashed as they promised they'll meet again."
Itachi closed the book.
" The end."
Everyone at the table was fighting back tears except Sasuke who was an emotional wreck.
" W-why she has to l-leave him. "
Sasuke choked out between his tears
Hinata wiped away her tears.
After making a few more pleasantries with elderly women, Sasuke, Itachi, and Hinata then left the cafe.
"Finally!"
Sasuke shouted in excitement to be out of a spiffy environment.
"Oh you're excited to leave, You were so invested in the story, moved to tears even,
Itachi teased causing Sasuke to blush
"I mean it was alright I guess nothing to make a fuss over."
Sasuke scoffed.
"I had a great time, thank you again for inviting me, Itachi. "
Hinata bowed.
" It was my pleasure I enjoyed bringing you two out with me... and Sasuke for being a good sport about it, I suppose I'll take you two on a lower C-rank mission "
Itachi said to Sasuke, "his younger brother's eyes practically lit up with excitement."
"YES!"
Sasuke practically jumped for joy.
"Don't get too excited, it's gonna be bottom of the barrel C-rank, this is a mere training opportunity for you."
Itachi explained as he turned to Hinata.
" You could join us too, Hinata, it'll be a good training exercise for you also. "
Said Itachi.
Hinata nodded.
" Yes, it'll be good to do this as a team."
Itachi smiled.
" Good now, let's head home. "