“Well, I should ask your name. I actually don't know it.”

“Oh. So you're from Konoha? That's interesting. I'm surprised Temari found you with how far away you live.”

“Ah! That sounds so cute! I wish I could see it. I should thank you for watching my daughter.”

“Troublesome? How are troublesome? Are you worse than Kankurō? Please tell me you aren't!” Now Karura is worried due to a misunderstanding.

“Okay. Good. I was worried for a moment.”

“Alright. I won't worry. I'm happy to meet you, Shikamaru. By any chance, do you know a Nara Shikaku?”

“Oh. I remember him. He was quite a dull person, but I still enjoyed him.”

“ . . Was ?”

“Oh. That startled me. I thought I touched a bad a nerve mistakenly.”

“That's good. I'm glad to hear it. So, what have you and my daughter been doing together?”

“That sounds boring.”

“Oh? I sure hope you aren't boring her then. I hope she's just being hotheaded.”

“Well, if she's choosing to spend time with you, you're doing something write.”

“I think so, but what do I know?”

“Kushina is such a lovely lady. So is that Minato person.”

“What a cute pair.”

“I should visit Konoha to see Mikoto and Kushina.”

“Especially little baby Sasuke. He's so cute as well. Also, you're very welcome, Mikoto-san.”

|| Yes please.

“I'm just happy to see you make her happy.”