[Shikamaru frowns at that, gaze scrutinizing. This conversation wouldn't be all that unusual in another time, with any person when the subject of Naruto comes up.
But he knows Hinata left right after that crazy love experiment, and he knows that for a little while, her affections weren't just a one-sided crush. Without a word, he puts one hand on her shoulder.]
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But he knows Hinata left right after that crazy love experiment, and he knows that for a little while, her affections weren't just a one-sided crush. Without a word, he puts one hand on her shoulder.]