Well, take it from me, it was the last time the author seemed to have tried to write a good story. From there? Asspull after asspull and character butchering after character butchering. If you think it was 'eh', be thankful it was 'eh', because what's less than eh? True terror. Last time Naruto was close to likable too for me. Say, while we're somewhat on the subject, what are your other strong ships? I know you like ShikaSaku, but what else do you find yourself fond of?

Hm, maybe you can ask them for ways to spice it up? Or maybe casual just isn't for you after you've had a finer taste of advanced, you should be honest with them. That or hold out and cross your fingers for good things. Just remember that the sooner you get those done, the sooner we get to TenLin growing closer once again and Masami unable to help themselves after a while. I plan to have Mako make a move soon, a slow careful one, but a show of affection nonetheless. Remain excited for me <3