Ch 21 - Daily Life

In an above average house inside Konoha, a family of three reside in the house.

"Izuko, its time to wake up! I'm heading out to buy some ingredients for the shop, go help papa out at setting up shop. You're make up is already at the bathroom, you already know how to do it yourself, just be sure to not overuse it okay" said by Ayame to a person with black hair with whiskers at his cheek who is still yawning at bed.

"Hai hai onee-san, also be careful outside, try to find some good deals and not just buy the first one you find, bye bye" said by Izuko while waving away Ayame.

"Hahaha, yes Ayame, you shouldnt be impatient and learn to endure" said by Teuchi while bringing over a bowl or rice and meat to the table they eat at.

"We- well its not like I didnt look for... a better deal, yes! It was because I'm shy and... and, okay I will try to be more patient" said by Ayame in defeat as Izuko look at her smugly.

"Hahaha, you should learn from your little brother onee-san" said by Izuko in pride.

"Yes yes, now stop with your bickering and Izuko prepare yourself, your food is already here and we will prepare the shop after your done showering" said by Teuchi as he sat down in one of the chairs in the dining table.

"Yes papa" said by Izuko while yawning and went to the bathroom to brush his teeth.

After that, he went and sat down while looking at the food with anticipation. With eyes shining like looking at something special.

"Uwahh, papa, you bought that special meat for me, Sugoi!" said by Izuko insurprise while eating the food that his father prepared for him which cause Ayame to look there in shock.

"What! I didn't know it was actually that papa, why didn't you tell me" said by Ayame in apparent shock while looking at her father as he grabbed a bowl of rice for herself as she also went and eat the meat.

"Sugoi! Papa, you're unfair, hmph" said by Ayame in displeasure.

"Well you told me Ayame that you didnt want to eat, so I was about to give it to Izuko since he is still growing, now look at you, they say you could only appreciate a thing once you lost it, and now you're experiencing it yourself Ayame, learn from this experience and grow" said by Teuchi in a sagely voice.

"Yes yes yes, it was me who was wrong, sigh" said by Ayame in regret at herself.

"Now no need to cry over spilled milk, just enjoy it for now and go buy some stuff needed for the shop, and... I will give you... 5000 ryo, there are you happy Ayame" said by Teuchi while sighing.

"Yes papa! I love you, let your daughter here handle shopping" said by Ayame full of excitement.

"What! That's so unfair, uhm... papa, why don't I buy the stuff needed for the shop" said by Izuko shock.

"Yes! Regret Naruto, it was because you're too lazy, now I can buy stuff for myself" said by Ayame to Naruto while sticking her tongue.

"Aww, well then I guess its time to set up shop then" said by Naruto sad while standing up and to go clean the dishes.

"Don't worry Naruto, your birthday is almost there, we could buy you a special gift just for you" said by Teuchi

"Really!" said by Naruto excitedly

"Yes, really: responded back by Teuchi.

"Yaayy! Take that onee-san, also, love you papa!" said by Izuko as he went to hug his father.

"Hahaha, yes yes yes. Now, stop your bickering and Izuko, lets go set up shop now" said by Teuchi as he started to grab their bags containing some stuff.

"Hai hai" said by Naruto as he went to the bathroom and do his make up after cleaning the dishes.

After that, he walk out with his whiskers disappearing and now looks like the average villager.

"Oh I almost forgot, my belly thing" said by Izuko as he rush back to the bathroom to put up something similar to a corset to cover up the tattoo on his stomach.

Then he walk out confuse.

"Papa, do you know why I have that strange thing at my belly?" said by Naruto as help his father carry the bags while pointing at his stomach.

"Beats me, I don't know it too, just cover it up and don't let others see it" said by Teuchi in confusion as they started locking the doors in the house to stop any potential thievery.

"Okay, well then lets go" said by Izuko as they lock the main entrance to the house while walking away happily.

Then Izuko hummed a happy tune while walking to the shop.

"Goodmorning Teuchi, Ayame, Izuko! You guys up early for work" said by one of their neighbors watering their plants.

"Yeah, its Friday today, there will be many customers, and Ayame here needs to buy ingredients and restock our things at the shop" responded back by Teuchi to their neighbor.

"Well then good luck!" shouted by their neighbor

"Good luck to you too regarding your plants!" shouted back by Teuchi.

"Thanks!" shouted the neighbor.

Then the family walk away smiling.

"Wow, Mr. Braun is really kind, but his family name is really strange" said by Izuko.

"Izuko, don't disrespect your neighbors, and yeah he is our neighbor for years, we know each other really well" said by Teuchi with a smile.

After walking for 5 minutes they finally reach their shop.

"Remember to be patient Ayame, and this are the stuff needed" said by Teuchi while handing over a piece of paper to Ayame.

"Hai hai, goodbye papa and to you too Izuko" said by Ayame while walking away.

"Wooh, this will be a long day" said by Izuko as they opened up shop with customers rushing in like a hoard.

But Izuko, or with his original name Naruto was happy, he was living the best life he ever wanted, a family, friends, and people not hating but instead loves him.