"That sounds like a very important job." Aang is even younger than he is, and Chouji knows he wouldn't want that much expectation to rest on his shoulders. Aang's cheerful nature impresses him even more now.

Finally, he pulls his second sandal out of a giant pile of shoes.

Chouji nods. "You can show me whatever you want. I'll show you too, but we have to be outside. Let me just change into these clothes first."