"Well, no one's ever written it down, but I'm pretty sure anyone in my clan would tell you the same if they were here to do it. Obviously it's just an unspoken clanwide policy." He glances down at his chest, which for once isn't adorned with its usual kanji. Chouji is out of uniform tonight.

"Food is very important," he declares unnecessarily, grinning at Neji. He does notice the effort, and he'll encourage it as much as he can. The smirk seems a good sign.