Chouji sighs. Shikamaru will still be Shikamaru, but he hates the thought of what he's missed. "Thank you for telling me."

He doesn't manage to hide the way he flinches at the mention of Ino's point in time. "Ah, I just heard that from Ino." How much has Sakura experienced? Chouji opens his mouth as if to speak, then shakes his head, unable to find the words he needs.