Chouji knows exactly what Shikamaru is doing when he fails once again to answer the question, but he lets it slide for a minute, especially once he catches sight of what else Shikamaru brought.

"You're the best!" Chouji tears open the bag eagerly, eating a couple of chips immediately. He holds out the open bag to Shikamaru, in case he wants a few chips, before downing the entirety of its contents. "It was a really long day at home. I didn't use the pills, so I'm alright, but I converted a lot to chakra."