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Chapter 21 - Chapter: 21 Nee-shan!!

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Yana listened to the teacher's praise, her heart swelling with pride. Every compliment, though expected, made her beam. Suzuki continued, "If he keeps this up, the school will likely award him a gold medal for academics by the end of the year. He's already earned two."

Yana turned to look at Itachi with a proud smile, but then Suzuki hesitated, adding, "However, I do have one small concern."

Yana's smile faltered, surprised. "A concern? What is it?" she asked, her curiosity piqued. No one had ever mentioned a problem with Itachi before.

Suzuki nodded, choosing her words carefully. "It's not academic, but more social. Itachi excels in everything he does, but he lacks communication with the other students. It's good that he's formed a bond with Keigo—Keigo talks a lot, which balances out Itachi's quiet nature—but still, Itachi tends to keep to himself."

Yana listened intently, her expression softening.

The teacher continued, "I know school is about discipline and academics, but it's also about learning to build relationships. Itachi could benefit from talking more with his classmates and forming friendships. That's just as important as his grades."

Yana nodded thoughtfully, turning to her son. She understood the teacher's concern. "Thank you, Miss Suzuki," she said with a soft smile. Then, looking at Itachi, she added, "What do you think about that, dear?"

Itachi, still composed, gave a small nod. "I'll try," he said simply, his words holding a quiet resolve.

Yana placed a gentle hand on his shoulder, grateful for his willingness to listen, even if it wasn't his strong suit.

Itachi gave a respectful bow to his homeroom teacher, saying, "Thank you, Sensei."

Yana also offered a polite bow, smiling. "Thank you for your time."

Hana Suzuki, their homeroom teacher, smiled warmly in return. "Thank you for coming. And Itachi, remember what I said—communication is just as important as your studies."

Itachi nodded, acknowledging her advice, and with that, he and Yana left the classroom. As they walked down the hallway, they spotted Keigo and his mother sitting on a bench outside. Keigo noticed them first, his face lighting up.

"Mother, look! Itachi's here!" he said excitedly.

Tomie Takami, Keigo's mother, stood up and smiled as they approached. "Hello, Miss Yaoyorozu," she greeted with a warm smile. "My name is Tomie Takami. It's a pleasure to meet you."

Yana smiled in return. "I'm Yana Yaoyorozu. Please, call me Yana. Keigo is Itachi's friend, so you're also my friend," she said kindly.

Tomie chuckled and nodded. "Yes, of course. Because of your son, my Keigo has matured a bit. He talks about Itachi all the time."

Yana glanced at Keigo and smiled, noticing his cheerful energy. "Your son is adorable and handsome," she said, genuinely complimenting him.

Keigo muttered shyly, "Yeah..." while shifting slightly on his feet. Itachi let out a small sigh but remained composed.

Tomie smiled and then added, "Your son is also very handsome, Yana. He looks just like you."

Itachi bowed slightly. "Thank you, Takami-san," he said with his usual calm politeness.

Tomie laughed lightly. "So well-mannered too, unlike my son," she teased, causing Keigo to frown in mock offense.

"Mother..." Keigo muttered, but Tomie laughed again, clearly fond of her son's antics.

Yana smiled at the friendly interaction. "You're both going to be heroes, aren't you?" she said, looking between the two boys.

Keigo's face lit up, and with a smirk, he proudly announced, "Yeah! Not only me..." He tugged Itachi's arm, pulling him closer. "We're going to be heroes together!"

Itachi looked at him and nodded, a small but meaningful smile playing on his lips. "Yeah."

Both mothers smiled at their sons' determination. "We'll be cheering for you both," Yana said, her voice full of encouragement.

Tomie nodded in agreement. "Absolutely."

As the conversation wrapped up, Tomie glanced at the time. "Well, we should be heading out. It was lovely meeting you, Yana. Take care, Itachi."

Yana and Itachi nodded in return. "Thank you, Tomie. Take care as well," Yana replied.

Keigo grinned at Itachi and waved enthusiastically. "Bye, Itachi! See you tomorrow!"

Itachi gave a brief nod, lifting his hand in a small wave. "Yeah, see you tomorrow."

With that, the Takamis left, and Yana and Itachi made their way to the car. Once inside, Yana started the engine, glancing at Itachi out of the corner of her eye. "So," she began, "what do you think about what your teacher said? About being more social?"

Itachi looked out the window, thinking for a moment before responding in his usual calm tone. "I understand why she said it. I'll try to talk more. But it's not really my thing."

Yana smiled softly, her eyes filled with motherly pride. "I know. It's okay, though. Just try in your own way. You'll figure it out."

Itachi nodded, appreciating her understanding. "I will," he replied quietly, his eyes focused ahead as they drove home together, the day's events still fresh in his mind.

They arrived home a short while later, pulling into the driveway of their large family estate. As they stepped out of the car, the evening air was cool and refreshing. Yana glanced up at the sky, watching as the stars began to appear.

Inside, the house was quiet, but the warmth of home enveloped them. Erika was in the living room, playing with Momo, who was giggling as she tried to crawl across the floor toward her. Momo's soft laughter echoed through the room, filling it with a sense of peace.

Yana smiled at the sight and turned to Itachi. "You should spend some time with Momo. She's missed you all day."

Itachi nodded, setting his bag down and walking over to his baby sister. As soon as Momo saw him, her tiny hands reached out toward him, her bright eyes filled with joy. Itachi knelt down beside her, letting her crawl onto his lap. Her innocent giggles filled the air, and he couldn't help but smile, a rare moment of tenderness softening his usual stoic demeanor.

Erika watched them, a small smile on her face as she observed. "She really adores you, Itachi," she said, her voice quiet but affectionate.

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