Chuckling, he nods. "Here it is, then. We'd both outeat Shikamaru, so it's okay to have an eating contest if he's home. At least neither of us will be in last place!"

He really should abandon the food table for a little while to continue his rounds through the party, though, so Chouji leaves it there for now. Before he turns away to continue mingling, he makes the invitation clear. "Just let me know when you'd like to stop by. You're welcome whenever you want, since I cook most meals here."