Dear Sai,

I'm not much for letters. I like face to face confrontation. But obviously this is not going to work like that. I don't know what it is with you and your book. I've always been one for words. Everything is easy to say. Syllables and sounds. Nothing more or less than the meanings they convey. Words are life and speaking isn't hard. Expressing yourself. That's difficult.

I'm the female equivalent of a player. It was easy since you were the one who made the first move. I realized you must have been joking because Sakura was rolling her eyes when you nicknamed me. But I didn't care. If you're an attractive male, I'll make a move. You were no different. Sasuke, Shikamaru, Kiba, even Neji at one point were my crushes or loves. Love. I don't understand what the difficulty is. I say it all the time. I love the weather and I love the peace of Konoha. I love being a ninja and having blond hair. Love. Love. Love.

But at one point we all falter. Or stutter. I can't believe it. The one kid in all of Konoha incapable of expressing any emotion is the very person I feel so many things for. The worst part is that I didn't know if any of the things you did were genuine. That was until you gave me your letter. So my answer to your question isn't really an answer. I suppose the proper way to reply to your question is to reply back with one of my own. So Sai, the emotionless, you asked me if it was okay to fall in love with me. Well, is it okay if I've already fallen in love with you?

Forever yours,

Ino Yamanaka