Seeing Tenten like this, as if she were about to step into the hall of marriage, Aoba couldn't help but swallow unconsciously.
The attendant who followed behind Tenten, as a staff member of the bridal photography shop, was clearly used to scenes like this.
She still maintained the composure of a professional, meticulous in every detail.
She just hadn't expected that this lofty Hokage, rumored to already have more than a dozen girlfriends, would look unexpectedly pure and shy.
'Are those rumors really just rumors?'
The attendant blinked, feeling a bit of regret in her heart that such a pure Hokage had been subjected to that kind of gossip.
However, that thought disappeared after she met several different brides over the next few days.
Looking at the expressions and gazes of the two at this moment, she could tell they were very satisfied with this wedding outfit.
So after letting them get used to it a bit, she immediately smiled and stepped forward, gesturing as she led them toward the studio.
"If you'd like to take wedding photos next, please come this way."
The shooting process that followed was much easier than the earlier steps of makeup and changing outfits.
Although Aoba and Tenten weren't professional models and rarely took photos before, their natural looks and figures were already outstanding. And Tenten, dressed in the wedding outfit, was completely surrounded by happiness.
There was no need for any special techniques. Just by following the attendant's suggestions and posing in different ways, they naturally showed the right feeling.
From simply standing side by side, to holding each other at the waist, linking arms, and then embracing.
The attendant felt very satisfied with every shot she took. Gradually, she became a bit carried away, and finally couldn't help asking,
"Hokage-sama, Miss Tenten, would you mind kissing in front of the camera?"
"Hmm? Well…"
Aoba looked at Tenten. At the moment, aside from this attendant, there was no one else around, so he didn't really mind.
Though this attendant did seem a bit too versatile.
From picking dresses, to doing Tenten's makeup, to now taking photos, it had all been her.
Tenten, who had already adjusted, was now quite open about it and nodded directly, "Okay!"
The attendant's eyes lit up again.
She raised the camera once more, "Then let's start with something simple… hmm… just an embrace with a kiss will do."
"Alright."
Tenten naturally leaned into Aoba's arms, rising slightly on her toes.
Aoba followed along, wrapping his arms around her soft body and lowering his head slightly, letting their lips meet.
He had thought it would just be a light touch, enough for the photo.
But Tenten seemed to misunderstand, or perhaps couldn't hold back her feelings. The moment their lips touched, she went straight into her usual state.
She wrapped her arms around his neck and boldly kissed him.
As if she wanted to pour all of her current emotions into it.
The attendant, who had been preparing to capture that beautiful moment, was instantly stunned.
Fortunately, she reacted quickly. With her experience, she seized the best moment and snapped the shot.
Though it was a bit too immersed, real had its own advantages.
But when the two finally separated, the attendant still couldn't help but remind them, "Um… usually for photos, just pretending to kiss is enough. There's no need to be… this enthusiastic."
"Ah?"
Tenten froze, and in an instant, her cheeks flushed red.
Seeing this, Aoba couldn't help but laugh, which made Tenten poke him.
After that, they took a few more shots of Aoba hugging her from behind. But Tenten's expression soon became a bit unnatural.
Her gaze kept drifting toward beneath Aoba's loose robe.
After a few more sets, seeing that it was still the same, Tenten couldn't hold it in anymore.
Blushing, she leaned close to his ear and whispered softly so the attendant couldn't hear,
"Control yourself a bit. What if it gets photographed?"
"…"
Aoba looked helpless, "I can't control that. Who told you to look this good?"
Tenten's face turned even redder as she glared at him, "So now it's my fault?"
"You're already beautiful, and now you're wearing this, and just now you even used your tongue."
Aoba explained seriously, "If I didn't react at all, then there'd be something wrong with me."
"You…"
Tenten bit her lip, too embarrassed to say anything more. She simply turned her head away, face flushed, pretending she didn't hear.
At this point, continuing the photos was obviously impossible.
Fortunately, they had already taken quite a few good ones. Otherwise, Tenten wouldn't have let it go so easily.
"When will these photos be ready?", Tenten asked eagerly.
The attendant was clearly experienced with this, "For the finished photos, it will take about three to four days. Miss Tenten, would you like to choose one, or…"
"I want all of them!"
Tenten's choice was very decisive.
"Alright, no problem."
Of course, the attendant didn't refuse, then asked, "Next would be the wedding, right?"
"Mm!"
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Although they said they would rehearse the wedding, since there were only two of them and it was done in a hurry, many things couldn't be arranged.
In the end, Tenten didn't insist.
She said that as long as the two of them could walk the red carpet together and exchange rings, she would be satisfied.
Even though they were wearing bright red robes, there wasn't really such a tradition in the ninja world, so it ended up looking a bit mismatched.
But Aoba wasn't a traditional person anyway. Today's goal was to make Tenten happy, so they went with whatever she liked.
The bridal shop quickly arranged a small venue, laying down a red carpet and scattering cherry blossoms all around.
At this moment, the sun was setting, adding a unique atmosphere to this impromptu wedding.
Aoba and Tenten walked onto the red carpet arm in arm, heading toward a small raised platform ahead.
"Stay a bit closer to me."
Even though it was just a rehearsal, Tenten was still a little nervous.
"Not too close. If we're too close, we'll end up walking crooked."
Aoba instinctively wanted to pat her head to ease her nerves, but seeing how serious she looked, he held back.
Back then, the little girl at the target range on Konoha's back mountain who couldn't land even one hit out of a dozen thrown shuriken... now seemed like she was really about to marry him.
In the blink of an eye, so many years had passed. A lot had changed, yet a lot hadn't.
Aoba gathered his thoughts, stopped letting his mind wander, and focused fully on this makeshift wedding.
They stepped onto the platform.
Aoba slipped a ring onto Tenten's ring finger, smiling.
"Tenten, we're married now."
"Idiot, I'm supposed to put it on you first!"
Tenten reminded him in a small, nervous voice.
"Huh? You remembered wrong. The staff just said I should put it on you first."
Aoba said, puzzled.
"Ah?"
Tenten froze, then after thinking carefully, realized something, her pretty face turning red.
"Damn it! Whatever!"
Without another word, she also put the ring on Aoba.
Blushing, she leaned in and kissed him directly.
Under the sunset, the attendant captured this beautiful moment forever.
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