[He doesn't expect her to play nice, but his own interactions with Masaomi will betray later on that he actually thinks very fondly of him. He's not his best friend, but he's one of them. Even if he gives him more headaches than most.
He can be more than a loser, when he puts his mind to it and when people give him the chance. Shikamaru's seen it, and doesn't point it out to others because he wants them to see it. And more than that, he wants Masaomi to earn it for himself.]
Hm... a lot of that's best discussed in person. [Subtle hint as to the nature of the journals.] When I get out of the clinic, I'll meet with you.
[And we can fast-forward to that, should you like.]
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He can be more than a loser, when he puts his mind to it and when people give him the chance. Shikamaru's seen it, and doesn't point it out to others because he wants them to see it. And more than that, he wants Masaomi to earn it for himself.]
Hm... a lot of that's best discussed in person. [Subtle hint as to the nature of the journals.] When I get out of the clinic, I'll meet with you.
[And we can fast-forward to that, should you like.]