Childhood

Boruto and Sarada

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I'm translating the fourth novel (it's on a separate account)

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But anyways. I wrote this before I even read that novel. And then I came across a line that I'm going to release early because I'm literally fangirling so hard right now. Half of my theory was accurate xD The paragraph from the book is as follows:

And as she thought those things, she remembered something from their past. Sarada had been a shy kid, not able to fit in with the rest of the group. It was Boruto who had invited her, with great persistence, to join them. At the time, she wasn't able to come forward honestly and express her desire to play with everyone. But she remembered feeling like he had somehow saved her.

"Jeez. No matter how much time passes, he doesn't change." As she said those words, Sarada's expression seemed happy.

I wrote this a few months ago and just saved it until I needed something else to publish in the gap of finishing another story... And now I'm happy I waited because this line just makes it so much sweeter. Without further ado. I present to you, my take on Boruto and Sarada's "Childhood."

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Boruto didn't know much about the Uchiha family. When he was too young to remember, his mother said that Sarada often came over to play. There were tons of pictures of them together as babies. So he thought it was only right that as a 5 year old, he should try to be her friend.

He noticed she was alone more often than not. When he went to knock on her door to ask her if she wanted to play with Shikadai and the rest of the gang, she always hid behind the door and said she was busy. Whatever that meant.

Somewhat annoyed, he went out and had fun. But he couldn't shake the feeling of irritation that came with her refusal.

So he went back the next day. And the next. And each time, she hid behind the door and said no.

One day, after being fed up with her rejections, he finally decided to ask why.

"Why don't you come play with us? It's fun," he pouted. "What do you do in there all by yourself every day?"

Sarada hid behind the door, her toes fidgeting as her lip tucked into her mouth. "Sorry."

With that, she closed it, leaving him alone on her doorstep.

Boruto turned away and kicked a rock, sneaking one glance back over his shoulder before leaving the premises to meet with his best friend.

"Shikadai!"

"Hm? Did she reject you again?"

He blushed. "That's not important!"

"Give up Boruto, you're never going to get Sarada to play with us. She's just gloomy. Leave her alone."

In his mind, he formulated a prank. Pranks always helped him feel better when he was upset about something. "...Let's go scare that old lady's cat away."

Shikadai sighed. "Fine. But I don't want to get in trouble. I'll just watch."

It was good enough for Boruto. He ran until he reached the old lady's house. The cat was laying out in the afternoon sun like it usually was at this time of day. Sneaking up behind it, he pounced, his hands landing on either side of the previously peaceful creature.

"Hey! Is that you again, kid?! Stop scaring my cat!"

Boruto dashed out of the yard, a smile on his face. But before he could clear the grass, he felt a tight tug on the back of his t-shirt. His feet were lifted off the ground. Looking up to see a grumpy old man, Boruto clicked his tongue in defeat.