[He already told her he didn't expect an answer right away. He didn't mean this second, no. Not even this week, or month.
All he wanted was to say it.
He doesn't see the need to repeat himself either. That, or what he assured her. And so Shikamaru breaks eye contact, going back to eating his food. After another few seconds have passed, he lifts up his rice bowl.]
This is good. [Another moment of consideration, then he offers the bowl out to her.] Have some with me.
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All he wanted was to say it.
He doesn't see the need to repeat himself either. That, or what he assured her. And so Shikamaru breaks eye contact, going back to eating his food. After another few seconds have passed, he lifts up his rice bowl.]
This is good. [Another moment of consideration, then he offers the bowl out to her.] Have some with me.