Chouji can't help marveling at the fact that centripetal force kept any of the drink at all in Lee's cup, given the acrobatics. His astonishment sparks laughter. Even with everything else, Lee has managed to make Chouji smile.

"I thought that you were the right man for the challenge. I know the answer already, but I promise not to give it away!" In fact, Chouji has the curry carefully separated into two degrees of spiciness, and he has been keeping an eye on it to warn away anyone he thinks wouldn't like the hotter.