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I'll certainly do my best. The past month has been... really good. [Financial worries, as much on his friends' behalf as his own, and Makie's health are the only things that have marred it, actually. Personally, Chouji is very satisfied with his life right now.]

Pepsi's great, thanks. Sit down and eat dinner with me. [Leading by example, Chouji sits down and starts in on his own food.]