Following directly from the action of Chapter 10 (meaning, read that one first, kiddies! Reread, if necessary!), here's the answer to your fervent questions. Because of health issues the next chapter may take a little while, so enjoy this one, and let us know what you think!

( He was her captain. And no matter what temporary madness had seized him six weeks ago, it was over. )

( Right now they were commander and subordinate, ANBU squadmates, comrades. Nothing more was important. )

( Of course Hayate would have been the best person to ask for lessons. But Yuugao found herself curiously unwilling to broach the subject with him--especially since it meant admitting that she'd never learned how to wield any edged weapon longer than a kunai. )

 
( Izumo and Kotetsu aren't matchmaking. Not yet, anyway... )

( From the start, Yuugao's first real mission with Squad Six had its problems. )

( It wasn't every day you got a new rookie added to your team--and it certainly wasn't every day you got a girl )

In case you are interested in the background details (and don't mind spoilers!) there are detailed character profiles available for our two main characters.

Uzuki Yuugao
Gekkou Hayate

These are also linked to their entries in the Cast List.

As time permits, we will update with more character profiles.

( Yuugao didn't sleep well the night before ANBU Hunter Orientation was to begin. Hayate, on the other hand, was acting mighty relaxed for a man about to bring in ANBU history. )

( Yeah, just try keeping a secret from the administrative staff in a village of ninja. )

( While Gekkou Hayate, ANBU squad commander, was interested in Uzuki Yuugao for her prowess as a ninja, Gekkou Hayate, twenty-one-year-old young man, was definitely interested in her for much more carnal reasons. )