Naruto Shippuden

UNOFFICIAL LEAF VILLAGE MASCOT KONORIN Hey Ino…you here?

Yeah? What are you two doing together?

Remember what Kakashi Sensei said last time?

I am giving you a secret mission

in which you shall each prepare a congratulatory gift for

Naruto and Hinata's wedding.

Of course!

And? What about it?

Oh… I thought we'd discuss what to get them.

Oh, sorry!

I've got something great picked out already

and I'm about to go to the store.

Which store? We'll go with you!

No, you aren't!

We can't get gifts from the same store.

You two can think of something on your own!

Later!

What are we gonna do?

Excuse me, Miss!

I'd like to get some ice cream for dessert.

What about you, Shikamaru?

None for me.

You sure can eat, though…

Your appetite hasn't changed since you were a kid.

But these days, I've started liking thigh meat,

as well as meat that's really rare,

so I think I'm going towards more grown-up tastes.

So it's your taste buds?

Anyway, getting back to the subject.

Maybe yuzu sorbet would've been better than ice cream…

No! I'm talking about the wedding gift for Naruto and Hinata!

Oh that.

Here's your ice cream.

Oh, it's here!

Judging from Ino's attitude, she'll be no help…

If this keeps going,

we might be the only ones who can't find a present.

What do you mean by "we"?

I've already picked something out.

R-Really?! What are you getting?

I'm thinking about giving them this.

SATOCHO DINNER GIFT CERTIFICATE Hey, this is a—!

SATOCHO DINNER GIFT CERTIFICATE Yup, a gift certificate for a dinner!

And it's not just for an average diner!

It's a gift certificate for a super-fancy teahouse

that VIPs like the Hokage go to!

Well, it is a special occasion…

What's going on?!

This is Choji…

And he chose the perfect gift!

Having dinner in a restaurant you wouldn't normally be able to go to

is special and really memorable for a couple!

Not a lot of gifts would have as much impact!

And even if this was for a special occasion…

Choji's willing to part with a gift certificate

to a super-fancy restaurant, just like that?

Miss, may I have another bowl of ice cream?

Are you really the Choji I know?!

It's not just your taste buds that grew up.

Have you completely become an adult?

What?

Here's your ice cream.

It just happened to be a three-for-one special.

Why is it three to a group?

Usually a romantic dinner is for two.

You'd think a fancy restaurant would be aware of that!

Choji will tag along if it's three to a group!

Shikamaru? What's wrong, Shikamaru?

It's nothing…

Are you planning to go too?

Are you joking?

Even I know better than to tag along with some newlyweds…

R-Right? Of course you would.

I was gonna ask the waitress to seat me at a different table.

So, you ARE going?!

Still, this is not the time to get on Choji's case.

I still haven't decided to what to get them.

And I can't waste a minute on deciding.

I'm thinking… something useful.

A decorative item would just get in the way if it's not to their taste.

Flowers or food would be gone eventually,

and it would seem like a seasonal gift.

Sending them something is really risky…

So that leaves…cash!

That's not a bad idea.

They can get whatever they want,

and it's way better than getting something they won't use

or something that's identical to someone else's gift.

But wait a minute…

What if I'm the only one giving them cash?

It's not a lot, but please accept it!

Not good!

Everyone will think I was the only one too lazy

to go out and buy a gift and

just gave them cash without thinking.

Shikamaru, you okay?

U-Uh, yeah… I just felt a chill.

Sorry, did you get cold from watching me eat

all that ice cream?

That's not it…

I got hot from eating all that barbecue,

so it was just what I needed.

Besides, I'm the kinda guy who can eat ice cream

even if I'm traveling in snow country!

My appetite beats the cold every time.

Damn it, no one can beat your appetite—

Choji! What did you just say?!

My appetite beats the cold?

No, before that!

What about snow country?

Oh…

I can eat ice cream even if I'm traveling in snow country…

That's it!

Steam and Food Pills

A honeymoon?

Yeah… I'm gonna gift Naruto and Hinata a honeymoon.

So where are you off to now?

I have to decide on a place, and go check it out.

And I need to get a woman's point of view

so I can get a sense of what Hinata might like.

If only Ino were here…

There she is!

H-Hey…

It's been awhile… ever since that day, huh?

Y-Yeah.

What are you guys up to?

Uh, stuff…We just had some lunch. And you?

I'm here to discuss the Chunin Exams

and making my rounds to people…

O-Oh…that so?

What the hell?!

I thought you meant Ino was there…

You said a "woman's point of view,"

so it doesn't have to be Ino.

But she's a warrior-type to the core.

I can't talk to her about a wedding gift…

What?

A honeymoon as a wedding gift?

Talk about a silly and pathetic idea.

I just know she'd say something like that.

Wouldn't that apply to Ino as well?

Hey, what're you two whispering about?

Oh, it's nothing…

I think Shikamaru wants to talk to you about something.

T-Talk to me?

Maybe…next time… we can go get a bite to eat.

T-Talk about what?

Damn it, Choji!

I can't come out and say something like,

"It's no use talking to Temari about honeymoons."

Well…

I guess have no choice…

Well, you see…

I'm seriously thinking about a honeymoon.

So, if it were you, where would you like to go?

Huh?!

A-A honeymoon?!

W-What's the matter?

N-Nothing.

A honeymoon, huh?

W-Why would you ask me that?

Huh? Well, I just figured…

Wait a second.

I can't come out and say it really doesn't matter who,

I just need a woman's opinion, can I?

I figured you'd be the best one to ask.

I-I'm the best one?

I-I see.

O-Okay then, I'll hear you out.

O-Oh…

Well, I thought a hot spring would be nice and relaxing…

Does that sound like something an old man would like?

No, a hot spring sounds great!

Really? Awesome!

Good food and hot springs… perfect, right?

Good. At least I got confirmation. So now…

Now you have to choose where, right?

Huh? Oh, yeah.

Maybe we can check some out.

It's still early. Why not go now?

Yeah, that's true. Then…

I'm going to Amaguriama.

So why don't you two go?

Huh?!

Sorry, I just have to have some dessert after eating!

You just ate!

I always save room for dessert.

You just filled that room earlier!

You idiot!

Because of Choji's big mouth,

Temari's standing there red-faced and upset!

Sorry, Choji didn't mean to get you upset or anything.

Since we're talking about honeymoons,

he figured there's no sense I go alone.

Yeah, that's right.

A honeymoon is meant for two, so you guys should go.

Okay, you two. I'm off.

Hey, uh…Mr. C-Choji?!

What am I supposed to do now?

I'll go with you.