As if suddenly realizing how abrupt her behavior was, Yuka quickly pulled back her foot and walked properly, stopping her casual kicking of small stones along the roadside. The distance between the two of them widened considerably because of her movement.
The shadows that had been nearly overlapping a moment before instantly separated, just like a completed puzzle torn apart, requiring effort to piece back together.
Shikamaru's wandering thoughts finally drifted back. He glanced at Yuka unconcernedly, quickly withdrew his gaze, and let his eyes fall upon the long shadows on the ground.
Chapter 272