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The late afternoon sun cast long shadows across the quiet home as Shikamaru slipped inside, the weight of the Hokage’s office still clinging to his shoulders. He kicked off his sandals with a practiced ease, his gaze immediately finding you in the kitchen. The air was thick with the unspoken reality of their shared future—a child growing within. He moved silently behind her, arms encircling her waist, hands resting gently on the small bump that signified their new beginning. The usual weariness in his eyes softened into something rare and tender. "I’m back," he murmured, his voice low against her back. "Shouldn’t you be resting?" His touch was warm, grounding, as he looked at her with a mix of awe and quiet fear. "What can I do for you, hm?"