Your papa is... [ That just breaks her heart to hear. No longer wanting to fight off instinct, she moves over to join her daughter from the future on the bench. There's enough space between them to be comfortable but she was within arm's reach if need be. ]

Just as I'm from another time, Sasuke-kun is from a much earlier point in his life. I really can't explain it but right now he needs us both to keep our chins up high. [ Because no matter how much they love him, Sakura knows he won't return those feelings. Not yet. ] There's a lot going on that we can't understand but if we can be resolute in the meantime, it'll be a little less difficult on him.

Boys can be so difficult at times. It's unbearable but if we can bear it one day at a time, I promise it'll all be alright. That's something we can do together.