Next Chapter of Our Lives
Hello and I'm back to updating this story! Once I get this chapter done, I'll go back straight to 'A New Trial' and update those stories until they're done. I've decided that I feel like I get too sidetracked with other stories. That I ended up forgetting the plot or I add too much. Also, if you're wondering what happened to The New Age of the Phenex it got taken down. Something happened with the files and they're glitched out or whatever on Fanfic. I tried to solve it, but I don't know what happened, so I just let it go.
So, I decided that Reincarnated Sitri Heir will take over that story. Besides, 'The New Age of the Phenex', was kinda messy at times. Hopefully, the replacer will be better. Though, I did get a review from someone saying that this story didn't work or make much sense. Though, not everyone will like it, so what can ya do! Anyways! Onto reviews!
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Muted reviews anime chapter 8. Feb 8: This is well written, you managed to make all of the girls seem equally likable (especially Ichika) Miku is my 2nd favorite girl in this story and I enjoyed the interactions between them. Hope you release the next chapter earlier so I can enjoy some Nino action lol
Sop: Great to hear you're enjoying the story! I'm doing what I can to prevent Ichika from going down that dark path she went down. I think when she did that, she almost went out of character. Idk if it was me, but it seemed highly unlikely she would do that. Then again, writers and people are highly unpredictable.
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Dasgun chapter 8 . Feb 9: 00
SoP: Uh okay lol.
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Borello chapter 8. Feb 9: nice work. really cute work with naruto's dates.
SoP: Thanks! Hope you enjoy them! This chapter is Miku's, Itsuka's, and Yotsuba's dates.
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2 chapter 8. Apr 6: kyaaaa ~
SoP: Assuming you liked it.
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RockinJRK chapter 8. 5h ago: UPDATE PLEASE!?
SoP: Lol here you go.
With that said let's get to the story! Thanks to Noble Sage for beating for me once again! Yes! He's back!
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Last Chapter
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Naruto went towards the bucket and pulled out his reward. Naruto stood up from getting the plushie to find Miku staring intently at Naruto. Naruto chuckled seeing this childish behavior of Miku, "Here I won this for ya."
Miku immediately lit up as stars appeared in her eyes and she accepted the gift. Miku looked up at Naruto and leaned in close to him as her cheeks flushed red, "T-Thank you…" Miku did something she didn't expect herself to do. Miku went up on the tip of her toes and placed a small peck on Naruto's cheek. Naruto's eyes widened a bit as Miku's eyes widened in the realization of what she did and she backed up, "Ahhh! Ahhh! I-I! I-I uh! Naruto I-I…" Miku began to panic; she didn't know what came over her.
However, Naruto placed a hand on her head and patted Miku's head, helping her calm down. Naruto removed his hand and smiled, and Miku looked up to see if Naruto was disgusted. However, that was not the case as she saw him smiling back at him, "Don't sweat it Miku, I'm glad it made you happy." Naruto motioned Miku to follow him.
Miku did so as she kept looking down at the ground, "W-Why did I do that?! H-He didn't freak out or anything! I mean… does he like me back or… what? Uhhh I don't know what to think!" Miku was having a lot of internal conflicts.
As the two were walking back to his place Naruto said, "Miku, no need to be so shy. I already know you have feelings for me." Miku jumped at the sentence which made Miku want to curl into a ball and roll away, "I knew you and your sister have had feelings for me for a while now. That also includes Mito… I'm not blind to it." Naruto turned his head to Miku and sent her a reassuring smile which made her ease up, "For now, let's just keep being friends. I'm still unsure of how I feel for you and don't forget the others too. I just need time to sort them out and come to terms on who I like... okay?"
Miku nodded her head as the two found themselves at Naruto's house and the two went in to finish their day off studying together.
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This Chapter *Wednesday After School*
Naruto found himself yet again at the entrance to the Nakano Residence. He was taking the next Nakano quintuplet out on a date. This time it was, "Naruto!" Naruto turned his head to see Itsuki come jogging out of the apartment. She was wearing her usual outfit when they were out normally, "I hope you didn't wait too long."
Naruto chuckled as he leaned forward and used his thumb to swipe a piece of food off her cheek, "Saving this for later?" Naruto chuckled, teasing Itsuki about her appetite.
Itsuki blushed as she puffed her cheeks out, "S-Shut up!"
Naruto chuckled as he patted Itsuki on the shoulder as said, "Relax Itsuki I'm just joking, besides I'm sure we have things to go do. I'm sure you've already heard things about what I did with Miku and Ichika, huh?" Naruto turned to lead the way, "Well let's have fun shall we?"
Itsuki shook her head, deciding to drop her temporary grudge, "Alright, but it would be better someplace."
"Tasty?" Naruto laughed out as he began to trot off with Itsuki chasing him with an angry look on her face.
"Hey, you get back here Uzumaki Naruto!" Itsuki waved her fist in the air ready to pummel Naruto for his constant teasing of her eating habits.
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Later *Library*
Naruto found himself in the library with Itsuki, "So uhhh why are we here?" Naruto asked her, confused, as Itsuki walked over to the desk.
"Well, I needed to return these, otherwise I would have been fined." Itsuki looked at Naruto as she gently hit the top of her head sticking her tongue out at him. Naruto simply had a sweat drop appear on his forehead, he couldn't believe her sometimes.
Itsuki quickly finished up and the two left the library, "Are you done getting back at me for the food jokes?" Naruto said with a deadpan expression on his face.
Itsuki giggled as she said, "Fine, as long as you're ready to stop bothering me about food! Let's go to the mall!" Itsuki suggested and Naruto followed her in toe.
"The mall? Okay sure." Naruto shrugged his shoulders; he was a little surprised. He thought she'd want to go to food vendors.
The two made their way toward the mall. Surprisingly, there was food, lots and lots of food, "Look at all the food Naruto-san! It looks so good! Come on, we need to try all of them!" Before Naruto knew it, Itsuki was already gone in the crowd.
"Itsuki! Arg! Oh, geez come on!" Naruto sighed as he slumped his shoulders sighing, "Wow… there she goes without a care in the world. Wasn't this supposed to be a date? Or is this an "all we can eat" for her?"
"Naruto, come on get over here!" Before Naruto knew it Itsuki came running back, grabbed his arm, and yanked him into the crowd.
Like that, Naruto was dragged around the entire mall going to various booths. Naruto simply made an idle talk with Itsuki listening to her. Naruto learned bits and pieces about Itsuki about her likes and dislikes. More about her sisters and more but what Naruto learned about her was something he would forever remember.
Naruto and Itsuki already stopped by a total of twenty-five booths, five fast-food restaurants, and two popular fancy restaurants that were brand new to the mall. By their second fancy restaurant, Naruto and Itsuki were talking, "Wait, wait so you mean to tell me that you were horrible at studying? As well as a delinquent who got into a lot of fights? Not only that, but you picked a fight with a Yakuza?"
Naruto chuckled as he shrugged his shoulders, "Yeah, I did actually. I hated the schooling and studying and all that, I thought it was a bore and there was no point. I was planning on going into trades with my mother." Naruto took a bite of his shrimp alfredo pasta.
"Wow… so, how do you do it? How do you keep yourself focused on your schoolwork then?" Itsuki wanted to know what drove Naruto.
Naruto scratched his cheek as he chuckled a bit, "Well… I work so hard on my schoolwork because I want to take over as the accountant at my godfather's company." Naruto's smile turned into a small smile, "When my Tou-san passed, that's who he was for my godfather's company. Since he passed, he has been working double time. So, I promised I'd study hard to take his position." Naruto turned his head towards the window, "But sometimes I wonder if I'm doing the right thing because there are many other things I could do."
Itsuki looked at the table with a little worry on her face, "Uhhh don't tell Kasumi that she told me this, but I was told that you're a pretty good singer. Not only that but a pretty natural actor as well."
Naruto shook his head, at least Kasumi was getting close to the girls. He knows how much the Nakano quintuplets like Kasumi as a singer, but it seems they're becoming pretty close, "Well, I'm glad to hear that, but I guess what's said is said. But yeah, I know I can sing and act, but I don't know if that's me. I enjoy doing it from time to time, but as for my career? I don't know… doing it, to begin with, would kinda suck. Not only that but if you're recognized everywhere you go. You don't get to live that normal life like I couldn't just eat a normal meal like this." Naruto gave Itsuki a big smile on his face as he scratched the back of his head, "I mean… I couldn't eat like this with you like this normally… Of course no disrespect to Kasumi at all, she does and loves it. I appreciate her respecting my decision along with Naruko's of not wanting to become idols like her."
Itsuki stared at Naruto with her mouth agape, in her mind she saw sparkles appear around Naruto. Whatever the reason was, Itsuki noticed Naruto's appearance for some reason was a lot more apparent. Naruto's image seemed to almost shine and glisten, and before Itsuki knew it. Her heart began to grow quicker, and quicker. Soon before she knew it her face was flushed red.
Just then Naruto got close to her face, "Itsuki? Hello there? Itsuki?" Naruto waved his hand in front of her face.
Just then Itsuki jolted backward coming out of her stupor, "W-What?! W-Why are you s-so close?!"
Naruto sat back in his seat, "Well you spaced out there Itsuki, you were staring at me as if you saw a ghost or something." Naruto chuckled as he shook his head, "You know Itsuki, that's what I find endearing about you. You're outgoing and bubbly like Yotsuba, but you're able to calm yourself and act mature when you need to. You remind me a lot of my mother."
Itsuki blushed a bit, it had to be a compliment, "I-I see… so why do I? If you don't mind me asking?" Itsuki was twirling a bit of her hair around her pointer finger.
Naruto noted her quick change in personality, she seemed shy and embarrassed all of a sudden. Naruto noticed Itsuki's sudden change in her body posture and the look on her face. Naruto was able to quickly get what she was talking about, "Well my mother was a real hot head at times. She hated it when she was called tomato, or someone said she had a tomato-like face." Naruto chuckled remembering his mother's antics, "She was really sweet, but she was stern at times as well. Especially when it came to our schooling, she didn't want us to end up going into a trade if we could help it." Naruto closed his eyes remembering his mother's face, "She was beautiful… and one of the nicest people you could have ever met." Naruto opened his eyes to meet Itsuki again, "She loved us and my Tou-san, she would have loved to have met you five. I'm sure she would have asked if we were dating or something like that." Naruto let another chuckle out, "She was for the three of us when Tou-san passed, she was so loving… she did her best for us. She never abandoned anyone if they needed help."
Itsuki smiled happily, forgetting about her feelings for a moment. To hear Naruto talking wonderfully about his mother made her smile. If she remembers anything about their mother, it was telling them to always stick together. Another important part was to find someone who cherishes their mother greatly, "Make sure to see how a man treats or even talks about his Kaa-san. It will let you know what type of man they are." Itsuki remembered her mother's words, "That's wonderful to hear. She sounds a lot like my own, but ours was sweet and gentle with us. Very insightful too, but she was cold and cruel to her students who admired her for her beauty." Itsuki chuckled which Naruto joined in on.
Naruto shook his head, "Your Kaa-san sounds amazing, you five along with me and my siblings are lucky to have a great Kaa-san. To top it off, was she a redhead by chance? Because I know my Kaa-san was."
Itsuki nodded her head, "It's always the redhead ones that are the feisty kind." Itsuki took her fork and took some spaghetti noodles and took a bite. She swallowed and cleaned her face with a napkin, "I'm glad you've helped change who we are Naruto… remember what you told me before when we first met?" Naruto looked at her confused for a moment, but then remembered, "Yeah… you told me you had the power to change people. Before I thought you were crazy, as well as didn't believe you right away. Well, guess what… you proved me wrong." Itsuki smiled as she looked out the window, "You changed my sisters so much… you've helped us grow."
Naruto nodded his head agreeing with her, "Yes, you changed a lot, but in the end, it was all you and your sisters. You're still family, and forever and always will be. However, you're still your person. You set yourself apart from your sisters, and that's what I began to love about you guys." Naruto kept his eyes on Itsuki as he noticed her face blushing again, "Honestly… I wonder what you five will do in the future."
Itsuki smiled as she moved some of her hair behind her ear. Her face was red due to Naruto's comment about him loving them. It was as a friend, but she couldn't help but feel that there was more than what he was just saying.
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Later *Nakano Residence*
Naruto and Itsuki arrived back at the house with Naruto's hands in his pockets. The two finished up studying for the night back at his house. Naruto just finished walking her back, "Well good job studying tonight. I'm sure if you need any more help with math, go to Ichika. History with Miku if you need it, it doesn't hurt to go over it."
Itsuki nodded her head as she nodded while listening to Naruto, "Thank you for everything Naruto… Thank you for tutoring all five of us." Itsuki gave Naruto a grin of her own similar to what Naruto would do, "Thank you for listening to my dream as well as supporting it… I know what it sounds like."
*Bap!*
"Ow!" Itsuki cried out after Naruto bopped her on the head
Naruto interrupted her, "It's not silly, now how many times do I need to tell you." Naruto sent her an annoyed glare and Itsuki decided to work on her feelings about her dream.
Itsuki continued to rub it, she smiled and slowly the pain went away, "Thanks… but thank you for everything Naruto. You've been a great tutor… and an even greater friend, I appreciate it."
Naruto nodded his head as he turned to leave but not before he turned to her and waved goodbye, "Take care Itsuki, have a good night, I'm sure you guys will do just fine. Also, no problem, that's what friends are for." Naruto turned back around and began to walk away with his hands in his pockets. Naruto knew they could do it, all they needed to do was believe in themselves.
Just then Naruto heard feet pattering across the ground. Naruto turned his head around, and before he could see who it was. What was going on, he found himself pulled into a hug as well as himself being pulled forward. Naruto's eyes widened to find Itsuki's eyes closed, but with her lips touching his. Naruto was shocked beyond belief finding Itsuki to be the first. Itsuki opened her eyes and then slowly pulled away with a blush on her face, "D-Don't t-think too much i-into t-this!" Itsuki's face was turning even redder which would put Kushina's and Rena's hair to shame, "I-it's just thanks f-for everything y-you've done for us!" Itsuki turned around quickly, placing her hands on her face, running into the apartment building.
Naruto stood there in shock as she ran into the building. He watched her until she hit the button for the elevator times to get it to open quicker. She went to step in, but she did turn her head to him, she sent him a smile while holding two fingers up making a peace sign. She then disappeared into the elevator. Naruto closed his eyes and had his head look into the night sky, "Okaa-san… Tou-san… what do I do in this situation… I just hope…" Naruto moved his head back into its natural position and shoved his hands into his pockets, "I can make the right decision when it's time." Naruto then said out loud, "Itsuki… Nino… Miku… Ichika… Yotsuba… Mito… and Ino." Naruto walked along the sidewalk with passing cars going past him causing his hair to be ruffled around, "I hope when the time comes to choose… that neither of you will all hate me, and I hope for your forgiveness… when it's time to choose." Naruto closed his eyes and smiled as he continued to walk along the sidewalk back home.
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Thursday *After School Nakano Residence*
Naruto stood outside the Nakano residence once again waiting for his next date. Today was, "Uzumaki-san!" Naruto turned his head to see Yotsuba come jogging out, "Let's get going, we have tons of places where we should go!"
Naruto wearing a white shirt along with a denim blue jacket nodded his head, "Sure, you have a place or places in mind?"
Yotsuba nodded her head as she smiled happily, the ribbons on her head seemed to jump at the ideas she had. The two began to walk towards somewhere or wherever Yotsuba wanted to go. Yotsuba asked, "So, you want to go grab something to eat?"
Naruto had his hands in his pockets and nodded his head, "Yeah! Sure, Let's go, I could eat something."
Yotsuba began to jog off towards the direction of a restaurant, which Naruto had to then suddenly begin running. Soon the two made it as Yotsuba stood in front, "This restaurant is Itsuki's favorite."
Naruto shrugged his shoulders and said, "Well let's go in then." Naruto walked inside with Yotsuba following as he got a table for two. Naruto and Yotsuba were soon sitting down for lunch, "Well after this what else do you have planned?" Naruto asked curiously as he flipped through the menu.
Yotsuba did the same looking through the menu and said, "Well… afterward… Well, I'm not too sure! I'm sure we'll figure it out eventually! For now!" Yotsuba saw the food on the menu as her mouth began to water, "I'm going to get this!" Yotsuba pointed at the menu.
Naruto said, "Hai." Naruto closed his menu knowing what he wanted, "Well I'll signal the waiter over."
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Later
Naruto and Yotsuba soon walked out, and Naruto said, "Wow, that was pretty good, the ramen there was amazing." Naruto licked his lips, "Did you enjoy your steamed curry?"
Yotsuba nodded her head, "Yeah it was amazing! It's always yummy! It's one of Itsuki's favorite dishes after all!"
Naruto joked, "Well I'm pretty sure any food in there is Itsuki's favorite." Naruto shook his head, "Well come on, what's next on the list? We got about another two and a half hours."
Yotsuba's eyes widened at a new idea, "I know the next place we can go!" Before Naruto knew it, Yotsuba took off again leaving him in the dust.
Naruto sighed as he began to run again, "How the hell can she move so quickly after eating." Naruto ran up to catch up with Yotsuba.
Naruto eventually caught up to Yotsuba as she then stopped at a spa place. Naruto blushed a bit, remembering his and Ichika's incident here, "A spa?" Naruto looked at her curiously.
Yotsuba nodded her head, "Yeah! Miku is a member here! I think you'll enjoy it too!"
Naruto deadpanned, "Uhhhh." Naruto didn't want to go in only because the girls there might recognize him. Not only that, but notice that he isn't with Ichika, they might think he might be cheating on her with Yotsuba, "Anywhere else?" Naruto chuckled nervously.
"I got it!" Yotsuba this time grabbed Naruto's hand as the two took off in a direction.
The two soon arrived at a movie theater, "Ichika loves the movies! Especially horror movies!" Yotsuba smirked as she placed her hands on her hips. However, Yotsuba noticed Naruto's face seemed a little pale, as if he's seen a ghost, "Uzumaki-kun are you okay?"
Naruto quickly snapped to and said, "Oh… I oh… I-I… got any other places." Naruto said nervously, he did not like ghosts. That was because you can't touch ghosts! Like how the hell can he not hit something! When something or someone threatens them he can punch them, HE CAN'T PUNCH A GHOST!
"How about the mall then!" Yotsuba cheered out as she began to trot to the next location with Naruto still trying to recover from the idea of ghosts.
Eventually, Naruto got to the mall with Yotsuba who went to a clothing department. She picked up a white wool shirt and held it up to her, "Oh look at this! I've been looking for this!"
Naruto smiled as he walked up and said, "Well if it's clothes, I don't mind buying this for you if you want." Naruto crossed his arms as he smiled at Yotsuba.
Yotsuba cheered out as she lifted the shirt in the air, "Yeah!" Yotsuba brought the shirt back to her chest as she said, "Nino's been wanting this for a long time now! I bet she'll be happy!"
Just then something dawned on Naruto before Yotsuba could trot away again. Naruto called out to her, "Wait for a second… Yotsuba…" Yotsuba turned to Naruto confused as she tilted her head, "Yotsuba… What do you want to do? It's not what the others want. So far, the restaurant, the spa, the movies, and now shopping. These are all hobbies that your sisters enjoy and like, I'm asking what you want to do or what you want. Not them, Yotsuba what's going on? Everything we've done, nothing about it has been about you."
Yotsuba stopped for a moment and leaned back a bit, she closed her eyes to think, "Um…. Give me a second to think… Uzumaki-kun, what is it that I want?" Yotsuba placed her right pointer finger on her cheek. She gave Naruto a half-smile while she asked what she wanted.
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Later *Night Park*
Naruto and Yotsuba finally went to a park when the sun was down. Naruto didn't worry about studying because there was truly something else that was bothering him. Why is it everything they did, why was it all about her sister? Nothing they did that day, besides going to the park, was what Yotsuba wanted, "So why this place?" Naruto asked curiously.
"Well… I come to the park often." Yotsuba answered as she walked up to the swing, "I hop on the swing when I'm a bit bummed." Just then Yotsuba held her hands up, "I-I know it's not a fancy place. I-I know let's go somewhere nicer." Yotsuba held her head in defeat as the ribbon in her head also faltered with her personality.
Naruto wondered as he walked next to Yotsuba to get next to her, "I won't pry Yotsuba, but I suggest being a little selfish. Being selfish for what you want doesn't hurt. Your other sisters are going to do what they want one day. You'll still be stuck trying to help them do what they want instead of helping yourself." Naruto placed a hand on her shoulder, "You love your sisters so much… I can admire that Yotsuba, but it also doesn't hurt to be selfish at times too ya know."
Yotsuba gave Naruto a small smile, and Naruto told her and her sisters so much about himself. Which he's never opened up to anyone about, but maybe he was someone she could tell him about herself. Yotsuba went to open her mouth, but Naruto interjected, "If you don't want to share, don't fret. We all have demons in the closet, there are things we are proud of. Things we aren't proud of, all we can do is learn from the mistakes and move on." Naruto placed a hand on Yotsuba's head giving her a gentle pat.
Yotsuba smiled as a blush appeared on her face, she closed her eyes and said, "Thank you… Naruto-kun… you are a great friend." Yotsuba replied as Naruto looked at her, shocked a bit.
Naruto then reeled himself in and smiled, "I know I am, I'm here to listen if you need me to. Alright? Because I'm not going anywhere until you're ready to do so."
Yotsuba smiled as she said, "Let's sit on the swings… we can talk, okay?" Naruto did so as he walked over and sat on the swings with Yotsuba. Yotsuba was glad Naruto was willing to hear her out, "Well it started when we were all young… our Kaa-san was still alive…"
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Time Skip Next Day *Friday*
Naruto sighed, he feels like lately, the Nakano quintuplets have been coming more and more apparent. As in he's beginning to notice the advances by the five, to think that it was Nino and Miku in the beginning. Naruto was pretty darn sure now at this point it was all four of them but Yotsuba. Yotsuba didn't try to kiss him or anything like that or didn't have any close calls like he did with Ichika. Naruto this time was waiting at the mall for Nino. Naruto was wearing a dark blue top along with a replica of Tsunade's grandfather's necklace around his neck. The real one was with Mito, which made sense since hers was the original. Then Naruto was cut from his focus when he heard, "Naruto! Over here!" Naruto turned his head to see Nino come running up to him.
Naruto was shocked by the sudden change in Nino. She had her hair cut up to her shoulders, it was a brand-new look that Nino decided to go with, "Oh! Nino! Wow… your hair looks great!" Naruto had to admit her new haircut looked great on her.
Nino blushed as she nodded her head in thanks, "Uhhh… thanks I'm glad you like it… I just thought after everything we've been through. I thought something new was needed, so I decided to change my hair. I-I'm glad you like it… Na-kun…" Nino's face began to blush a brighter red as she used the nickname she chose for Naruto.
Naruto was a little taken back by Nino's forwardness, "Oh… t-that's great to h-hear… and N-Na-kun? That's new." Naruto wondered if she got that after hearing that Ino called him Kitsune-kun or Whisker-kun, "Ummm do you have any place in mind on where you want to start first?"
Nino smiled as she nodded her head, "Come on, I want to go pick new clothes for the break and then next year." Nino began to walk ahead of Naruto who began to follow, she then stopped and turned to Naruto who also stopped, "Because I'm expecting you to be there tutoring us for the rest of high school." Nino didn't want to say it herself, so using her and her sisters was a good way to say it.
Besides how many moves she's about to take today, she was going all in. Nino silently decided that she was going to go ahead. She wants to move forward, hopefully, her sisters will too. Naruto instills in her that she and her sisters will always be sisters. No matter what happens, nothing can change that. However, even though they are quintuplets, they're still their person. Meaning, that they'll end up going different paths together, and live different futures. One thing that Nino knew, she wanted Naruto in her future. Even if it meant getting ahead of her sisters.
Naruto and Nino made their way toward the clothing store where Nino began to look at cute outfits. Picking out new shirts along with jackets, along with shorts and pants. Naruto gave her his thoughts about certain outfits and choices of jewelry, "That reminds me, I remember you showing me that you were good at making jewelry!" Nino said as the two were over by the cases of rings and bracelets.
Naruto scratched his cheek, "I mean… Some, not a ton, Kurenai, who I hardly see, gave me some tips and pointers on how to do it." Naruto waved his hand to the side, he didn't want her to make such a big deal about it, "I'm not professional like she is or what these people can do."
Nino realized she got ahead of herself and blushed, "R-Right…regardless, it would be neat to have one that you'd personally make. Even if it's not much it would still be cool nonetheless." Nino gave Naruto an encouraging smile which made Naruto look at her a little surprised.
"Oh! Uh…. Sure… I'd be happy to… just need to look for the materials to make it for you." Naruto nodded his head as he went back to look at the jewelry, "Wow… it's totally obvious now… wow… she… she likes me." Naruto's eyes looked to the left to see Nino with a bright smile on her face.
The two soon wrapped up as Nino went to the register and purchased her outfits and brand new clothing. Though before they checked out Nino looked up to see Naruto place something on the counter. Once he paid, he came walking over and took the item out of the bag to show her. Naruto said, "Well… I saw you looking at this earlier… I thought you'd maybe like it. I don't know if I'm right, but I am trying. I think this would be you." Naruto held up a pink shirt that had a picture of a baby elephant with butterflies around her.
Nino's eyes widened at the kind gesture. She gently took it out of Naruto's hands, she smiled and said, "I-I'll be right back." Nino quickly handed Naruto all of her bags as she quickly trotted off into the changing room. Naruto waited for a bit, and before he knew it, she came walking about out with it on. She also changed out of a jacket and placed on a light blue jacket that went over it, "W-What do you think? Think it looks good on me?" Nino looked up at Naruto blushing, she was waiting for his approval.
His approval she'd receive.
"I-I… I think it looks cute… it makes you look cute Nino…" Naruto scratched his cheek as he blushed looking at her. Nino began to scream internally, "Om my gosh! Oh my gosh! He thinks I'm cute in this! H-he… wow… Na-kun is being cute himself… wow… Na-kun is being cute!" Nino wanted to squeal out in happiness and cheer out at Naruto's praise. For whatever reason, it was but Nino felt elated getting this reaction out of Naruto. It was strange because she knew how much Naruto had changed her.
Naruto was happy that Nino liked her new shirt, so much so she quickly made an outfit for it. Ran off to go change, put it on, and then return to gain his approval. Not that she needed to do that, knowing she loved it was more than enough. Naruto smiled as he ran his hand through his hair, "Well I'm really glad you like it, well is there anything else you want to do?"
Nino went up to Naruto and looped her arms around one of Naruto's arms. Nino felt the toned biceps and triceps he had. Nino said, "Well how about some other clothing stores! We can pick out more outfits… maybe even some that match? Na-kun!" Nino looked up to Naruto as he looked over his shoulder to look down at the cute smile Nino had on her face.
Naruto's cheeks turned red as he said to himself, "Woah… uh… Nino… is being forward… and cute. I-Is this really the Nino that I know?!" Naruto nodded his head blankly as Nino began to tug his arm like Yotsuba did the other day. Naruto and Nino then began to go toward the next part of their date. Then afterward a studying session to help Nino for their exams that were coming up.
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Time Skip *Saturday*
Naruto stood in the middle of the living room in front of Nakano's member's tea table. Naruto had his hands on his hips, "Now that we got our studies out! It's time for me to get all of you ready! We have two days until it's Monday!"
"Alright let's do this." Nino cheered out, "Let's get to it!"
"Hai!" Everyone shouted as they sat down at the coffee table and grabbed sheets of notes to do their studying. Naruto watched as the girls all gathered around together to begin studying. Naruto began hearing their voices in their heads, "I got all the questions wrong." Yotsuba said, chuckling behind her failure. Miku said with a condescending tone, "You said you were smart, but you're all talk, huh?" Ichika looked at Naruto rather confused as she said, "Why are you going out of your way for us?" Itsuki with an annoyed look on her face, "I'm never having you teach me!" Then another of Nino yelling at him, "You should have never gotten into our lives!" Naruto stood there and watched as the five sisters were all smiling and studying together. If one was struggling on a subject, they helped one another out. Like what he was told, they each individually make up one-fifth of a whole. Together they can do anything.
While Naruto watched them work together Miku spotted Naruto's smile. Miku smiled back with a tint of pink on her cheeks, "Aren't you glad, Naruto?"
Naruto simply laughed as he closed his eyes and said, "Not yet. We're just getting started."
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Time Skip Next Week *Monday*
Naruto ended the call on Itsuki's phone, which he asked to borrow. He had some words to say to his father. Naruto looked over the fence of the roof as he said out loud, "Good luck… everyone." Naruto looked into the sky as he closed his eyes, the breeze blew his hair around as he said, "Itsuki… Ichika, Miku, Nino, and Yotsuba… when you five are together. You're unstoppable." Naruto put his hands in his pockets as he began to walk to give Itsuki her phone back.
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A few Days Later *Wednesday*
The Nakano quintuplets got their grades back from their exams. Everyone was worried about their grade, "This isn't good." Itsuki said with a frown.
"This is the best we could do after how much we studied?" Ichika complained in an upset tone.
Ichika scored in order: Japanese 23, math 47, science 41, 28 socials, 36 English, and a total of 176.
Nino same order: Japanese 19, math 22, science 38, 27 socials, 45 English, and a total of 151.
Miku is the same order: Japanese 35, math 41, science 40, 28 socials, 70 English, and a total of 206.
Yotsuba in the same order: Japanese 35, math 15, science 22, 30 socials, 26 English, and a total of 128.
And Itsuki is in the same order: Japanese 43, math 28, science 68, 26 socials, 34 English, and a total of 199.
Miku said, "I guess we are stupid."
Yotsuba gestured to Nino and said, "Cheer up, Nino."
Nino looked back at her and said, "You need to worry about yourself too Yotsuba."
Ichika simply chuckled as she said, "Well, good thing today so happens to be a tutoring day, too. I guess today we're going to spend reviewing the finals."
Soon the doorbell rang as Itsuki stood up and said, "Well speak of the devil."
Miku had a small smile appear on her face, "Naruto is going to give us an earful."
"I know." Yotsuba smiled as she was looking forward to seeing Naruto.
Nino raised an eyebrow, "Why do you sound so happy about it?"
Yotsuba laughed as she rubbed the back of her head, "It's too bad we didn't do better but I can't wait to work with you guys again."
Just then Itsuki spoke up saying, "Huh?" She turned to her sister as they all looked at her confused, "It wasn't Naruto."
Before they knew it the door opened as their butler for their father appeared. He placed his left hand over his chest, "Pardon me."
Ichika smiled seeing a familiar face, "Hey, it's Ebata-san."
Miku asked, "Are you not driving for You-san today?"
Ebata shook his head as he said, "No, in fact, I am here today as your temporary tutor."
Yotsuba was surprised as everyone else was, "So… so then."
Itsuki, who had her hands in the front like a mother, would turn to her sisters and say, "Ebata-san used to be a teacher, after all."
Nino said with a pout on her face, "Is he skipping?"
Miku then said, "Well it's possible he could be sick."
Though Ebata coughed into his hand to gain their attention. He said, "Uzumaki Naruto-sama has quit tutoring. I received word the other day that Uzumaki-sama was terminating his contract as of the exam the other day.
Ichika looked at Ebata with wide eyes, but there was also sadness in her eyes, "Do you mean… Naruto-kun is not coming anymore?" Ichika placed her hand over her heart.
Miku was devastated as her eyes widened as she said, "No… no way…"
Nino leaned forward as she bawled her hands into fists, "It's because of how we did on the exam. Papa said he would…"
Ebata then said, "I don't think that's the case." Nino raised her head to look at Ebata, "I was told that Uzumaki-sama resigned of his own accord."
"Of his own accord?" Yotsuba looked at Naruto confused.
Miku looked down as she said, "Naruto-kun… why."
Itsuki looked at Ebata and narrowed her eyes, "I can't accept this." Itsuki began to dial Naruto, "I'll call him over and talk to him myself."
Just then Ebata bowed to Itsuki and said, "I'm sorry, but that is forbidden. Uzumaki-kun is forbidden from ever stepping foot in this home. That is your father's order."
Itsuki was taken back by that, "W-What? Why would he do that?"
Miku stood up, "Fine." Miku went to walk out the door, I'll go." Just then Ebata put his arm out stopping Miku, "Ebata-san, let me through."
Ebata said, "I cannot." Miku puffed her cheeks out making a pouting look. Ichika was annoyed along with Yotsuba and Nino, "Though temporarily, I have been tasked with tutoring you. I cannot let you go until I teach you a certain amount."
Like that, the Nakano sisters went to work to finish Ebata's lesson he wanted them to all learn that day.
While they were doing their work, the girls found themselves struggling with a problem. Itsuki noticed this and she whispered to her sister, "Hey… do you guys want to use the crib sheet?"
Nino knew what she was talking about, "You mean the one from the final?"
"Hai." Itsuki went to get it in her pencil case, "We should all have it in our pencil cases."
Yotsuba lifted her head from her paper and asked, "A-Are we sure about this?"
Itsuki who had her glasses on moved her hand up to the bridge on her glasses and smirked, "The ends will justify the means."
Yotsuba then said, "Itsuki looks just like Uzumaki-san!"
Nino sighed as she said, "Wow you've changed a lot."
Ichika said, "Well I guess I will too then." She unrolled the note that Naruto gave to her. Ichika read hers, she was surprised by what she found out, "Don't try to take shortcuts to the answer, fools." Ichika deadpanned at the note, "Look at that… he never intended to let us cheat from the beginning." Ichika did blush as she saw a drawing of a towel on the small note.
Miku smiled as she said, "That sounds like Naruto enough."
Itsuki asks, "What do we do now?"
"Wait, there's more." Ichika said as she unraveled the note further, "Two?" Ichika looked up at Nino.
Nino's eyes widened, "Does he mean me?" Nino unraveled hers and she read out loud, "I'm not going to teach cheaters." Then there was a number 3.
Miku unraveled hers and said, "You have to get there yourselves from now on." There was number 4.
Yotsuba then read hers, "I'm glad I got to teach wonderful girls such are you five. This was a wonderful job, even if I sucked at it." There was then a number five.
Itsuki unrolled hers, "I had fun, I'm sure we'll see each other in the near future. Ja Ne ladies. P.S: I also want to let you all know. I love each and every one of you, but I know I can only love one."
The five were shocked by what Naruto had on the notes for them, "So… Naruto-kun does know… doesn't he." Itsuki blushed as she turned her head away from her sisters.
Miku's eyes widened, "Itsuki… really… wow… I thought there were only a few of us."
Nino smiled at her sister, "We'll worry about that later, for now, we need to do our best." Nino closed her eyes letting out.
Yotsuba was on the verge of tears, "I-I want to keep studying with Uzumaki-san."
Miku hung her head as she said, "I-I do too. I need Naruto."
Nino, frustrated, said, "B-But he can't come here anymore. There's nothing we can do."
Ichika then had an idea, "Guys… I have an idea. I think it can work."
Soon Ebata came walking back to the girls with plates of tea on a tray, "Oh, girls did you finish your work?"
The Nakano sisters all came together standing against Ebata. Ichika said, "Please, Ebata-san give us a hand."
Ebata smiled as he said, "You five have all grown up so much."
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Time Skip December 24th
It has been a long time since Naruto saw the Nakano quintuplets. He kept in contact with them, but he found himself rather busy with school. When he found time, the Nakano quintuplets would actually tell him that they were busy too. As in, they had jobs, and were doing their best to keep up with schoolwork. Naruto said they had to go on their own, and so he let them. As much as he wanted to see them and spend time with them. He couldn't because he was busy with school, a cooking job he took up at a pastry shop. As well as helping Naruko in school and watching out for her. Within that period he also caught up with Mito who was mostly free due to her just focusing on school. The movie that is being produced with Ichika, Naruto, and Kasumi was still being written and reworked. So, it would be long before they begin rehearsing for it.
Naruto sighed as he stood outside of the bakery, wearing a Santa outfit. He was holding a 'Merry Christmas sign to attract customers, "Merry Christmas! Would you like to buy a cake?!" Naruto called out waiting for bystanders to go inside.
Just then there was a voice from the side, "Pardon me."
Naruto turned his head, "Hello yes, how can I… oh it's you guys! Itsuki! Nino, Ichika, Yotsuba, Miku! How are you all doing! It's been a while!"
Itsuki keeping the aura between them business said, "We'd like one delivered to our home."
Naruto tilted his head confused, "Huh? We don't do deliveries."
Just then Naruto's boss opened the door and said, "Uzumaki-kun, I'll take it from here. You should go."
Naruto turned to him and nodded his head, "S-Sure… boss." Naruto's boss placed a cake in his hands.
He said, "Merry Christmas." He gave Naruto a thumbs up and disappeared into the shop.
The group began to walk back towards the girl's house, but Naruto noticed something, "Hey… this isn't the way back to your house." Naruto called out confused.
"No, it's this way." Yotsuba cheered out as she walked forward with a skip in her step.
"This way." Miku simply said as she looked back.
The group continued walking, Naruto looked down, he knew they were probably upset that he just quit on them like that. However, their father would have fired him anyway, "Look I'm sorry I just quit on you guys like that. I didn't realize we wouldn't see one another for this long. Also, I was going to be fired anyway… So what else could I have done?"
Itsuki turned to Naruto and handed him papers, "Look… look at this."
Naruto saw the stats for their new tutor, "Oh I see a graduated teacher from the University of Tokyo. That's good." Naruto smiled at them; they need a good tutor.
Nino walked and got up to Naruto's face, "Are you happy?" She placed a finger on his chest, "Are you just going to leave us with the next person and abandon us? Just going to give up as you did before on us? I thought you promised that you'd never give up and go back on your word!"
Naruto gently placed a hand on Nino's head and said, "I-I know you're upset, but it was time, and he would have fired me anyway. Besides, I had a bone to pick with your Tou-san anyways. Not only that, but I'm not even allowed back at your place."
Nino shook her head, "You're the reason we got this far, so stop thinking you failed… in actuality, you helped us get this far."
Naruto looked at Nino confused and then Ichika walked up to Naruto taking the cake, "Thanks for the delivery, and we're here."
Yotsuba gestured to the house, "This is our new home!"
Naruto looked up to them as his eyes widened, "Woah… wait, you guys!"
Ichika nodded her head, "Yep! We rented it ourselves. I'm making a decent amount of money, after all. We're going to be living here from now on. Now there's nothing in our way."
Naruto looked at them surprised, "Wow… so you went from what you had before to what you have now. Y-You guys must really."
Yotsuba walked up and said, "As we talked about before, it's not where we are that matters."
Ichika then said, "Come on, let's go inside and eat cake together! Since we live in our place."
Itsuki smiled and looped an arm around one of Naruto's, "It means we can keep tutoring you."
Naruto looked at the quintuplets amazed, he smiled, and his smile grew wider. Naruto's smile grew from ear to ear, "Yeah! Let's! I promise that we will do better! You girls are truly amazing… I cherish you all for that. I love you all… I truly do." Naruto placed his hands in the pockets of the Santa suit and began to make his way up the stairs. The girls all blushed as they watched him walk up the stairs of their house. Naruto stopped as he turned to them on the railing and said, "Itsuki, Ichika, Miku, Nino, and Yotsuba… Thank you for sticking with a guy like me. Thank you… thank you so much. I'll go to hell and back for you five. Because that's what love is, fighting the demons to get to heaven." Naruto gestured to them to follow him as they all smiled and began to laugh as they ran up the stairs to join Naruto inside their new house.
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A/N: That's it! I hoped you all enjoyed it! As for why I left their dates a little vague and why I went into detail with some of the dates. Well, I like to have you guys begin thinking about what could have happened. As well as keeping their dates vague allows me to do a flashback and say HEY THIS HAPPENED! Without there being any plot holes or anything. I don't have a lot to say, but with the way, the story is going. Believe it or not, Itsuki has been kinda my favorite with the way she has interacted with Naruto. Then again there is Nino too! AAARRRGGG! Yotsuba too! So damn bubbly and Miku being cute! Then having the hot adult scene with Ichika! I love it! Then the conflict there will be when Naruto is forced to choose one. Ichika, Itsuki, Miku, Nino, Yotsuba, Mito, or Ino. So, what can ya do! Sage of Prophecy Out! Ja Ne!