Smiling depression: Patients seem to veil their depression behind a smile, unwilling to talk about their feelings or give up their dignity. Though they feel extreme pain, oppression, sorrow, and grief deep inside, they act as if nothing is wrong and keep smiling. This smile does not reflect what they truly feel. Instead, they force themselves to look cheerful to get along with friends or save face. After the smile fades, these patients are left with an even deeper sense of loneliness and isolation. Their behavior is a performance, inconsistent with their emotional experience, making it difficult for them to show their true selves. (From Baidu Baike)
Note: Naruto goes dark. A slightly unhinged prince is on the scene.
Pairing: Kakashi/Naruto
Mostly follows canon, with some alternate-universe elements
Slow burn, updated irregularly
Please update the duck (?˙▽˙?)
Woohoo, is the author still there?
Good-looking(??ω??)??
Gone? (????????????)
Great writing! I really like this type of writing
Are you not going to update?
I like it very much, please update Q_Q
Please update the QAQ
I very much hope that you can continue writing
No more?!!!