Synopsis

Gaara, a boy still young, endured his father’s disdain and his siblings' exclusion. They would play together in the sand until their father intervened, abruptly separating them. During meals, he would question his uncle about his mother and the elusive nature of happiness. The uncle would respond that the moon offered solace in sadness, a sentiment Gaara readily echoed, finding a strange comfort in its glow. Meanwhile, a young Shikamaru found himself stifled by classroom lectures, yearning for s