I mean we say one-shot but we get attached and can't let it go lmfao. It's been too long and I'm not as immersed in the HP world as I was as a teen. I don't think I'd do Harry justice for you, but, like Shikamaru, I'd do my best for you ^_^~

Okay, whew, I'm trying to get into the exact amount of carelessness while still caring enough to have our plot move. It would suck if Sakura's efforts alone were driving us anywhere, and I think you've mentioned once before that someone had Shikamaru do very little in a past ShikaSaku project. Oooh, you'd do SasuHina for me? Aww~~ It would be hard, admittedly, since none of the areas you know Shippuden help leave room for Sasuke and Hinata to build a meaningful relationship. I think NaruIno would be easier and more relatable for the both of us, so I don't mind having that happen should we get farther.

I like your plan. Let's go with it!

And great post as expected. I'll have Shikamaru hit up the bookstore before going home, try to find some published advice for it, since I think he's too embarrassed to go to his dad about women at the moment. Maybe later though? Who knows~ Ino can catch Sakura quickly telling Shikamaru she volunteers and they can get right into the acting.