The mental image of a much younger Sasuke standing on tiptoe to peck Mikoto’s cheek makes her giggle even more, especially when it’s then replaced by the older version. To think that Sasuke has that side to him and she is not privy of actually witnessing it! What a waste!
“You shouldn’t have to accept that kind of behaviour from him,” she says, giggles tapering off into the beginning of a frown. “You’re his mother and he should treat you better!”
— { ♣ } — ”Oh? Do you think so?“
”But as his kaa-san, I also don’t want him to hate me more than he already does… The gap in our relationship is becoming much too big, you know?“ She still smiles, not revealing how bothersome the situation entirely is, ”Either way, shall we raid our dressing rooms for appropriate clothing?“
