Chapter Six

                                    

                                          
In a dimly lit bar, I had an impromptu summit with my friends as we gathered around the table, relishing ginger pork and sipping our drinks. 
Naruto, donning his iconic orange jumpsuit, seemed on the verge of bursting with joy. "Hey, everyone, I have something you won't believe!" he exclaimed. 
Sai, in his usual aloof manner, cast a skeptical glance at Naruto. "Stop stalling, Naruto. Spit it out before the tension kills us." 
Hinata, her gentle smile radiating warmth, gazed at Naruto with bated breath. "Naruto, what is it?"
Anticipating Naruto's revelation with much curiosity, I couldn't resist a playful quip, "Oh, have you finally decided to quit obsessing over Hinata's boobs?" I added with a hearty chuckle.
Naruto scratched his head, his grin unrestrained. "Well, Hinata and I have some earth-shattering news. We're getting married!"
Ino, renowned for her vivacious spirit, nearly had her wine take an unexpected nosedive. "Married? Hinata, are you finally turning this knucklehead into a responsible adult?"
Hinata chuckled softly, her cheeks turning a rosy shade. "Yes, Ino. We're genuinely thrilled about it."
Sai, the perpetual indie artist, chose this moment to deliver his own surprise. "And speaking of shockers, I've got something to share as well. Remember that infamous one-hit wonder album from three years ago? Well, I've decided to steer clear of the one-hit wonder lane. I'm calling it quits on my music career!"
Ino's eyes widened in disbelief. "What? Sai, you can't leave us hanging like that! We need more of your unintentionally hilarious album titles."
Naruto, his grin stretching from ear to ear, leaned over to Ino. "No worries, Ino. Maybe he'll start a 'One-Hit Wonder Retirement Club,' and you can be the founding member!"
Laughter erupted around the table as we celebrated both Naruto and Hinata's engagement and Sai's abrupt decision to retire from music.
As Naruto joyfully announced his impending marriage to Hinata, a seductive girl suddenly approached Sai. Ino, consumed by jealousy, rolled her eyes.
"Are you Sai, the one who released songs like 'Baby Fuck Me Twice' and 'Shag me One Last Time'?" the girl asked, her hand lightly resting on Sai's shoulder. Sai turned toward her with a proud smile.
"Yes, that was me, but that was three years ago. I have no intention of making another album," Sai replied firmly while maintaining a pretense of a smile.
Sai's fangirl responded with a flirty smile, "I wish I could ask for your phone number." She coquettishly played with a few strands of her wavy hair.
"Oh, spare me!" Ino snapped, annoyance evident as she sipped her wine.
Sai politely deflected, "I'm sorry, but you'll have to ask my manager for permission first."
"Bye, handsome," the girl said as she gave Sai a lingering kiss and departed.
"It looks like you're gaining more and more fans, Sai," I commented sarcastically, "Ino, your position might be in jeopardy!"
"Don't be ridiculous! He proposed to me first!" Ino declared proudly, showcasing the white diamond ring on her finger to me.
"Wow, are those real diamonds?" I asked in disbelief, my fingers gravitating towards the tiny gemstone on the white gold ring. "You're really lucky!" I added, a hint of envy in my voice.
"Sakura, what about you? When's Sasuke going to pop the question? You two have been dating forever! Don't let it fizzle out halfway," Ino warned me.
"Don't worry, just give me a little more time, and I'll officially become Mrs. Uchiha," I replied with unwavering confidence.