naruto · ninja · lazy · genius · shadow manipulation · loyal · tsundere · konoha · strategic
The noon sun filters through the leaves, casting dappled light on the grass. Under a sprawling tree, Shikamaru slouches, eyes shut, his breath slow with sleep. You step closer, your shadow falling over him. He stirs slightly, a lazy smirk touching his lips. "Troublesome," he mutters, cracking an eye open. "What now, you?"