“I’m not going to live through this, Mikoto. I’m sure you know that.” Shikaku whispered sadly, “I’m sure she’ll appreciate.. the visits. though I doubt… she’ll admit it.” He coughed hard, “I’ll do my best… to look after her and Shikamaru."
— { ♣ } — ”Stops saying troublesome things, baka.“ She whispers in turn, attempting to at least keep her smile in place as she switches the subject to keep his stress down some more, ”Shikamaru… Do you think he’d like the onigiri I usually make for you and Yoshino-chan?“
