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I've found that it's very hard to hide how insanely happy I am. Even Ino-san being angry with me for making her gain weight... even Gai being Gai... even Tenten-san and Temari-san blowing up the ramen shop... even Lee-san and Sasuke-san running around, taking their punishment for following us on the mission to get Sakura-san... none of that has been able to dampen my mood. If I feel overwhelmed, if I'm drowning in paperwork or chasing after Tsunade-sama to make her do work, all I really have to do is think of Genma and...
*floats away*
I never realized how alone I was without him.
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Ino-san is doing well, I'm happy to report. She's out of the hospital and healthy, finally. Tenten-san and Temari-san are working on rebuilding the ramen shop, and Sasuke-san and Lee-san are finishing up their punishments. We've all gotten over the disastrous festival, I think, and everyone is doing well.
It's amazing how quiet it is around here without Kotetsu.
[Private: Ino-san]
Please don't be too angry with me for making sure you gained weight. It was for your own good. I know certain teammates think you look wonderful.
And I hope you liked your birthday present.
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