(Author's note: The point of view (POV) always shifted between the author's POV and Sakura's POV only, so don't get confused since I wanted to make the story flow naturally).

As Sakura made the decision to leave the photography club and discover her true interests, she was in for some unexpected interactions. Karin, the girl who had once been a rival for Sasuke's attention, approached Sakura with a plea.

Karin's voice carried a sense of urgency as she begged, "Sakura, please don't leave the club. We need you."

Suigetsu, who had once tried to take an embarrassing picture of Sakura by the river, also came forward with an apology.

With genuine regret in his tone, Suigetsu admitted,"Look, Sakura, I was a jerk back then. I'm sorry for what I did."

Amidst these conversations, Sasuke offered his unwavering support, his normally stoic face showing a touch of concern. He encouraged Sakura, his voice firm, "Do what you want to do, Sakura. We'll support you."

Juugo, the silent observer of the group, added his support as well. He spoke softly to Sakura, his smile reassuring, "But if you ever decide to come back, we'll welcome you with open arms."

Sakura couldn't help but smile as she parted ways with the photography club, feeling a sense of acceptance and freedom.

...

Later, to everyone's surprise, Sakura joined the broadcasting club, where Shino and Kiba held the positions of president and vice president. During her interview for the club on the screening day, Sakura provided an honest and blunt response.

With a hint of sarcasm in her voice, Sakura responded, "Yeah, I decided to join this club because my last mentor in another club was a real jerk."

Shino, seemingly unfazed by Sakura's snarkiness, swiftly accepted her into the club without hesitation.

Shino declared bluntly, "Accepted. You can start tomorrow. After school, we're going to the fire department to interview some firefighters who successfully rescued a cat and her kittens from an abandoned burned house yesterday."

Kiba, on the other hand, appeared hesitant, "Are you serious? Are you sure she's not just a pretty face?"

Sakura confidently reassured him with a determined smile, "Don't worry. I've proven that I can handle even the most impossible situations."

...

The following day, members of the broadcasting club gathered at the local fire station to interview Chief Fireman Kazuki.

Kiba spoke into his microphone with enthusiasm, his voice carrying across the bustling newsroom, "Hello and welcome to 'What's Up Konoha?'—the premiere news station for Konoha High School."

Shino, stationed behind the camera, gave a brisk directive to the entire broadcasting team, "Alright, everyone, this is our bonfire afternoon special, and we're on fire ourselves. We've got live feeds from the Akihabara Fire Station in Tokyo," Shino emphasized his words with a dramatic flourish, "Just moments away from potential tragedy." He leaned closer to the camera monitor, his eyes focused, and asked, "Sakura, where are you?"

Without delay, Sakura appeared in front of the camera. Her hair was slightly disheveled from the fast-paced preparations. "I'm here, Shino-kun!" she replied eagerly.

Shino wasted no time in issuing his next command, "Sakura, put on some more makeup. I need you on camera." Sakura hesitated for a moment, her uncertainty palpable. "But..."

Ignoring Sakura's reluctance, Shino continued with his vision, "I'm thinking a mini skirt, a fireman's helmet. I want you pointing a hose, sliding down the pole, and diving straight into the interview."

Sakura tried to conceal her anxiety and mustered her resolve, "Great! I'll do it!"

Kiba, who was standing nearby, adjusted his earpiece and chimed in, "No problem, Sakura. You've got this. Right?!" He then turned his attention to Sakura, who was now gripping the pole with trepidation, "Alright, Sakura, drop into the shot and then interview Chief Fireman Kazuki!"

Sakura looked at him with a mix of disbelief and determination, clinging to the pole for dear life. "Yep! Yep! Yep!" she replied, ready to face her fears head-on.

Kiba remained undeterred by Sakura's fear and continued to provide instructions, determined to capture the perfect shot.

Shino's instructions came swiftly, "You'll drop into the shot now. Go, go, go, go, GO!"

Sakura reluctantly released her grip on the pole, attempting to slide down as instructed. However, things took an unexpected turn when Shino's commands changed.

Shino, still speaking into his earpiece, exclaimed, "Wait, cancel that! We're heading to Akihabara Fire Department first. Climb back up! Stand by you have 30 seconds."

Kiba, looking at the camera, chimed in, "Thank you, Shino-kun, and cut to Sakura! Go! Go, go, go, GO!"

Sakura muttered to herself, "Oh, for heaven's sake."

On the monitor, Sakura could be seen climbing back up the pole instead of descending.

Shino continued his rapid instructions, his voice filled with mild exasperation, "Kiba, what on earth is she doing? She's supposed to be sliding down, not climbing up!"

Kiba yelled back with urgency, "Go, go, go, go, go!"

Sakura panicked, her eyes widened, "GO?"

Shino let out a frustrated sigh. "Oh, for crying out loud."

Sakura froze in panic, then clumsily slid back down the pole, tumbled, and ended up looking directly into the camera.

Sakura stammered, her expression filled with horror, as she addressed the camera. "Um, well, that seems to be all the time we have here in Tokyo. So, thank you, Chief Officer Kazuki. This has been an excellent visit to the fire station," Sakura concluded while shaking Officer Kazuki's hand with a bit too much enthusiasm. "Now, back to the studio-oo!" She tried to wrap up with what she believed was a memorable ending.

Kiba, now holding his head in his hand, began to laugh, and Shino joined in.

A few days later, the same footage aired on school television. From the broadcasting room, Sakura furiously watched the tape, rewound it, and watched it again, feeling a mix of embarrassment and amusement.

Sakura mumbled to herself, "I'm the school's laughingstock. I've got a huge ass, a crazy mother, and I'm completely useless at everything."

The challenges in the broadcasting club didn't deter Sakura, and she was determined to find her place and prove herself in this new endeavor.

...

The entire school burst into laughter as Sakura's hilarious close-up of her bottom was displayed on the big screen in the school hallway. Naruto found it particularly amusing, and his laughter was so hearty that it caused his stomach to ache. He couldn't resist smacking Sasuke's arm, despite Sasuke's attempts to maintain a stoic appearance. Even Sasuke couldn't help but chuckle a bit, although he tried to hide it under a facade of indifference.

Naruto teased with a mischievous grin, "Sasuke, are you sure that's your girlfriend's butt? I mean, I can't believe the size!"

Suigetsu couldn't help but join in, his laughter contagious. He added playfully, "Yeah, it's like she's got an ass as massive as Brazil!"

Karin, however, came to Sakura's defense, attempting to shield Sasuke from further embarrassment. She hushed, "Shh! Don't embarrass Sasuke-kun like that!"

Sasuke, still playing along with the jokes, maintained his composure, although the corners of his lips betrayed a hint of amusement. He responded with a feigned indifference, "Honestly, I don't even know her."

The school's playful banter continued, with Sakura at the center of the attention, all thanks to her unintentional moment of hilarity.

...

As if the mockery and teasing weren't enough for Sakura due to the embarrassing close-up of her butt, an unexpected event unfolded when someone took control of the school's loudspeaker system. Sakura, in the midst of playing women's football during physical education, was taken aback when she saw Lee making grand gestures and launching into an excessive performance of "Can't Take My Eyes Off of You" from the bleachers.

Sasuke, who happened to be strolling through the schoolyard to capture some photos, immediately felt a surge of fury and moved to confront Lee. However, Suigetsu intervened with a mischievous grin, suggesting they wait and see how Lee's confession played out.

Lee, with unwavering determination, presented Sakura with a bouquet of roses and began his heartfelt, albeit off-key, serenade.

Lee sang, "You're just too good to be true..."

Sakura cringed slightly at the awkwardness of the situation but decided to handle it playfully.

Sakura hesitantly replied, "Thanks, Lee. But..."

She accepted the bouquet gracefully and then glanced at the girls behind her. In a bold move, she tossed the flowers to the back, where they were promptly caught. To Sakura's surprise, it was TenTen who made the catch.

Sakura couldn't help but wink at Lee as she took his microphone. She firmly stated, "Sorry, Mr. Brows, but I'm taken by Sasuke Uchiha!"

The entire schoolyard erupted in cheers and howls of excitement as Sakura swiftly approached Sasuke and planted a kiss on his lips. Sasuke, caught off guard, blushed instantly, and the crowd applauded the couple's affectionate display.

Karin, while reluctantly admitting defeat, still couldn't quite let go of her crush on Sasuke. She watched from afar, feeling miserable, as Sasuke and Sakura shared their lingering kiss. Sasuke instinctively held Sakura's waist closer to him, deepening their connection.

Suigetsu, ever the playful one, tapped Karin on the shoulder and attempted to lift her spirits.

Suigetsu flirtatiously suggested, "What if we go to the amusement park together this Saturday?"

He winked at Karin, trying to offer her some consolation.

Karin, however, couldn't bring herself to accept the offer, her feelings still too fresh.

Karin sulked, "Sorry, but I'm busy."

...

Later, in the comfort of her bedroom, Sakura couldn't help but smile as she delicately tore out the page from her journal. It held the memory of her very first confession to Sasuke when they were both just thirteen years old. She crumpled the paper, ready to discard it into the nearby trash bin. However, upon second thought, she decided to keep it, cherishing it as a memory for the future.

As she set the crumpled page aside, her gaze shifted to an old photograph. In it, she, Sasuke, and Naruto were captured together, frozen in time. Sakura's eyes lingered on Sasuke's expression, his trademark frown that she had known so well over the years.

With a soft murmur, she whispered, "Thank you, Sasuke-kun. Thank you."

...

As the days passed, Sakura was surprised to find the entire school buzzing about her again, but this time it wasn't due to an embarrassing moment. Instead, it was because an anonymous sender had submitted a couple of her pictures on the beach to the prestigious Glamour Magazine, winning the photography competition titled "Face of The Year."

The description accompanying the photos instantly captivated Sakura's attention. It read:

"Dear, my little Funny Face. Every day, I regret not having the courage to face my feelings for you. From our childhood to this very moment, I've admired you from afar. You've always loved me, even when I couldn't muster the strength to admit my own feelings. I appreciate not just your beauty and your charming smile, but also your fearlessness in speaking your mind, always staying true to yourself. I regret every missed chance, but I thank you for continuing to love me. I've loved you since the day I first saw you in tears, perched atop a tree in that princess costume."

Sakura was left completely shocked, as there had been no one around when she was a crying child in that costume, and she was certain she hadn't seen anyone lurking in the tree either.

As Sakura wrestled with her confusion and curiosity about her past, Sasuke walked by with a proud smirk, as if he had just achieved a great victory.

The scene shifted to a moment from when Sasuke was six years old, lying atop a tree and waiting for his brother to appear in his Halloween costume. Inadvertently, he spotted a beautiful little girl in a pink gown and tiara, a blonde wig covering her hair. At that time, Sasuke hadn't known Sakura yet but already found her the most beautiful girl he'd ever seen, second only to his own mother. In awe, Sasuke accidentally dropped his little toy dinosaur onto Sakura's head. As Sakura turned around to inspect her surroundings, including the tree, she found no one there and eventually left the backyard. Sasuke, who was immediately hiding behind the thick bush due to embarassment, couldn't take his eyes off the little Sakura who had suddenly disappeared. From that day onward, Sasuke referred to little Sakura as "the girl with long hair."

As Sasuke became the most popular boy in elementary school, rumors began to circulate that he liked girls with long hair. Sakura, who had just developed a crush on Sasuke back then, assumed he was interested in someone else entirely, unaware that she was, in fact, his ideal type. In response, she intentionally grew her hair longer to match Sasuke's supposed preference, not realizing that his ideal was just her as she was.

The closing line of the paragraph read, "You don't even have to try, Funny Face, to be someone else. Because you've always been my little, silly Funny Face."

Sakura was left pondering the mysterious message and its implications, while Sasuke wore a contented smile, finally able to convey his feelings to her in a way that touched her heart.

THE END