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Scene 1: Uzumaki Household – Morning – Soft Light
Golden rays slip into the room as the peaceful hum of morning life begins. A birthday banner hangs loosely above the table. Footsteps echo softly.
Hinata (gentle smile):
“Yuta… Happy Birthday, sweetheart.”
Boruto (grinning):
“Oi, Birthday Boy! You’re 14 now. Wake up already!”
Himawari (peeking in, clutching a small present):
“Happy birthday, Yuta-nii!”
Yuta lies sprawled on the couch, blanket half-draped over him. He blinks once… and groans.
Yuta (muffled voice):
“…I wanna sleep again.”
He lazily pulls Himawari into a hug like a pillow.
Yuta (half-asleep):
“You’re soft… perfect sleeping material…”
Himawari (giggling):
“Yuta-nii! You can’t sleep now!”
Boruto (kicking the couch repeatedly):
“Wake! Up! It’s your damn birthday!”
Yuta (groaning):
“You’re just mad I look cooler than you in every birthday picture.”
Boruto sputters. Himawari laughs harder. Hinata just shakes her head with a smile.
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Scene 2: Uchiha Household – Kitchen – Midmorning
Flour dusts the counter. A half-baked cake flops on the rack.
Sarada, apron messy, fists clenched, stares down at her latest failure.
Sarada (whispering):
“Ugh… again…”
Her eyes glisten, and she lowers her head.
From the doorway, Sasuke watches quietly.
Sasuke (murmuring):
“…Should I…?”
Sakura (from behind, calm):
“Let her grow, Sasuke. She wants this to be her gift.”
Sarada picks up the flour again—her hand trembles—
A voice cuts in.
Ryouta (flat, calm):
“…Pass me the flour.”
Sarada looks up, surprised. Ryouta stands next to her, arms crossed.
Sarada (softly):
“…Thank you…”
Ryouta (shrugging):
“It’s not like I enjoy seeing you cry or anything.”
He grabs a bowl and starts mixing confidently.
Ryouta (muttering):
“But it’s stupid to cry over cake. Let’s just make one that doesn’t suck.”
Sarada chuckles and helps him.
From the doorway, Sakura smiles.
Sakura:
“You know, you don’t have to help them all the time.”
Sasuke (still watching, low):
“…Maybe I want to.”
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Scene 3: Hokage Office – Afternoon Sun
Naruto sits at his desk, staring out the window. Sasuke stands by the glass, arms folded.
Naruto:
“So… Aria’s coming today. With Toneri?”
Sasuke:
“Yeah. To meet Yuta and Ryouta.”
Naruto (tilting head):
“They’re the reincarnations of Sylus and Kashin, right? The duo who nearly killed Shibai…”
Sasuke (quietly):
“…But failed… because of love.”
Silence.
Sasuke:
“I just hope Aria can hold back her tears. Yuta—Sylus—probably doesn’t remember her.”
Naruto (grimacing):
“Man… loving someone for ten billion years, hoping they’ll be reborn? That’s insane.”
Both slowly turn to look at Kakashi, who’s sipping tea.
Naruto (smirking):
“Then again, we do have examples of unrequited love right here, don’t we?”
Sasuke (nodding):
“Mm.”
Kakashi (blinking):
“…Wait, what?”
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Scene 4: The Moon – Toneri’s Chamber – Dim Glow
A silver cocoon floats mid-air in the quiet chamber. It cracks—light bursts out.
From it steps a radiant girl, around 14 in human years. Eyes faintly glowing, hair floating as if caught in invisible tides. Her presence feels divine.
Toneri (bowing):
“They’re 14 now, my queen. You’ll be the same.”
Aria (softly, eyes burning with purpose):
“…I’m coming for you… my Sylus.”
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Scene 5: Birthday Hall – Evening – Party Buzz
Colorful lights flicker across the decorated hall. Shikadai, Mitsuki, Metal Lee, Sumire, Ryouta, Boruto, and others laugh together.
Sarada (presenting the cake with pride):
“Made it ourselves.”
Yuta (grinning):
“Heh… smells like tears and effort. I love it.”
Laughter. The crowd gathers.
Shikadai:
“Make a wish, Birthday Boy.”
Yuta pauses. His smile softens.
Yuta:
“…Already came true. I’ve got everyone I need right here.”
He cuts the cake—
BOOM!
A golden beam crashes behind the hall. The doors burst open. Silence drops like thunder.
Through the dust, a girl walks in. Otherworldly. Eyes glowing. Hair floating like moonlight underwater.
Her gaze locks on Yuta.
Aria (whispering, running forward):
“…Sylus…”
She throws her arms around him, sobbing.
Aria:
“I’m back… for you…”
Everyone freezes.
Sarada’s smile vanishes. Her fists clench, Sharingan flickering in her eyes.
Naruto (wide-eyed):
“…Did Aria… just come back… to claim her love… from ten billion years ago?”
Sasuke (flatly):
“…Apparently, yes.”
Naruto (shrugging):
“…We’ve seen weirder.”
Both glance at Kakashi again.
Kakashi (slamming his teacup):
“Stop looking at me! I haven’t been rejected in ten billion years!”
The hall bursts into chaos.
To be continued…
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