He nods. Temporary is good. What an odd effect, though.

Chouji gestures to the butterflies and streamers. "Ino decorates. I cook." Shikamaru claims it's troublesome but then does something thoughtful. "The food's better if I make it, so I don't mind."

Kankuro's offer comes as a surprise. While Chouji's friends sometimes keep him company as he cooks, he typically does the actual cooking. "Of course, if you'd like to." One last look at the pouch, though, prompts him to add, "As long as you're that good at catching them." Chouji doesn't want his birthday punctuated by people choking on glass beads in their food.