"Maybe... probably... not really," Minato wanted to say something comforting, but he couldn't bring himself to lie to Nawaki.
Xin, on the other hand, said bluntly, "Two people have to actually be in a relationship and then break up for it to be called a breakup. What you had was just a rejection, not a breakup." Nawaki: "..."
*Could you guys stop stabbing me in the heart? I already feel bad enough.*
"Let's go eat. There are so many girls in the world; I can't hang myself over just one, right?" Nawaki declared, trying to act like it was no big deal.
"I want meat today, lots of it! And I want it spicy-extra spicy!"
Shouting to release his frustration, Nawaki marched ahead, trying to look carefree, but his eyes betrayed his feelings.
"Bring out the spiciest hotpot base you have, all your best meats, and two bottles of strong wine!" he ordered, storming upstairs with a swagger that ignored everyone around him.
Kushina, who was busy at the counter, looked utterly confused, staring at the spot where Nawaki had disappeared up the stairs.
"What's up with him?" she asked, puzzled.
"I'll go check," Minato said quickly, worried he wouldn't be able to hold in his laughter any longer.
Xin rubbed his face, his expression awkward as he explained, "He said he's heartbroken, but honestly, it's just that his confession got rejected. The girl already has a fiancé, so he doesn't stand a chance, and now he's all torn up about it."
"That's it?" Kushina asked, raising an eyebrow. "I thought something serious had happened."
She shrugged. "Is that even considered heartbreak? Doesn't seem like it."
"Well, Minato's been trying to comfort him for a while, but it doesn't seem to be helping. Maybe you should give it a shot?" Xin suggested, grinning.
"No way," Kushina quickly refused. "I'm not good at that sort of thing. What he really needs right now is Tsunade."
"Redlee, go find Tsunade and tell her that Nawaki confessed and got rejected, and now he's planning to drink himself into a stupor."
"Got it."
*Isn't calling Tsunade a bit overkill? What if she shows up and smashes things?*
*Poor Nawaki might end up even worse off.*
"Hey, Xin, how exactly did Nawaki get rejected?" Kushina asked, curious.
*Wait, aren't you supposed to be concerned about him?* Xin thought, amused.
Now it seemed Kushina was more interested in gossiping. He chuckled and said, "I don't know all the details; Minato told me. Basically, he got turned down because the girl didn't want to date outside the clan and already had a fiancé."
"That's about it. I'd better go check on him, make sure he doesn't overdo it with the drinking."
Xin waved as he headed upstairs.
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