[Chouji isn't about to interrupt Ino's grief with words either. He holds Ino silently and takes Shikamaru by one shoulder again with a look of pride and gratitude. Ino has grown up well and supported her team in war. Shikamaru, who was always the one they looked to in a fight, is here for his teammates today in ways that don't come nearly as easily to him. Chouji may never praise Shikamaru out loud the way he did Ino, but he notices, a half-smile on his face in spite of the tears.
Chouji has been crying as hard as Ino is. A part of him is still alert and waiting for any cues from his teammates, though. When Ino speaks again, he's ready. Chouji allows a few seconds before he answers softly.]
He knows, the same way you do. It doesn't mean any less when you say it, even if you're here.
[Action: Ino-Shika-Chou]
Chouji has been crying as hard as Ino is. A part of him is still alert and waiting for any cues from his teammates, though. When Ino speaks again, he's ready. Chouji allows a few seconds before he answers softly.]
He knows, the same way you do. It doesn't mean any less when you say it, even if you're here.