Ships that I Ship: Day 32: Chouji/Shikamaru

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Canon: Naruto
Pairing: Akamichi Chouji/Nara Shikamaru
Canon Level: Friends

Chouji and Shikamaru contain so many tropes I adore, they're perfect for each other. Chouji's easy-going affability and Shikamaru's lazy genius make for such a comfortable atmosphere to read. Their friendship is like a cozy blanket, warm and fuzzy. Shikamaru's ability to see past Chouji's surface and Chouji's absolute faith in his friend are a great base for a romance.

Suggested reading:
Seeing Things by Sadie Dragonfire
(How to throw a) Party like a Nara by megyal
Bountiful by TJ_Dragonblade
Dawning Realisation by WhisperElmwood