The Story of Becoming the Sixth Hokage's Wife

One-sentence summary: Kakashi wanted a family so badly that he secretly pined for her from childhood. Blunt, sunny girl x restrained man hidden away from the world Hotaru is deeply grateful to the family who took her in after the war. She is thankful for her lucky life, and makes that gratitude her guiding principle, living each day with enthusiasm. As her neighbor puts it, she's as bright and warm as the sun. Everyone says it would be perfect if, when she grew up, she married the son of the couple who raised her. A joke made her strive toward that goal for twenty years. But it all came to nothing. In the end, she never truly became part of their family. Heartbroken and drunk, Hotaru knocks on her neighbor's door... She clings to the neighbor who always encouraged her whenever she felt discouraged, and pours out her grievances. At first he is stiff and awkward, but little by little, stirred by emotion and yearning for the warmth she offers, he falls for her. A note: This came from a sudden flash of inspiration after waking up one day. (I wanted to give an older single man a family.) There's the usual drunken hookup trope (though they both want it). The blurb is a little convoluted, but the story itself is pretty warm and sweet. But these two, especially Kakashi, have been pining since childhood, so of course things get complicated. All in all, this is a story about Kakashi's unrequited love, and how he finally gets to hear, "I'm glad you never gave up." Here are the stages of Kakashi's feelings: I want to see her every day -> Why would she rather like someone who hasn't even appeared than give me a second glance? -> I love how determined, steadfast, and warm she is -> Oh my god, we actually... -> She has feelings for me too, right? Right? -> Could she really have no feelings for me? -> Turns out I've always been the one in her heart (Well, actually, I knew that all along, which is why I waited for her.) Theme: Be brave, stay determined, and work hard at life. In the end, you'll find a happy and fulfilling life.