Yeouch. Sucks to be Sakura, but at least she’s getting over it. Too bad Sasuke’s an emotionally unavailable assface. I’m surprised Shikamaru didn’t just tell Tsunade that they fucked with negative fall out because maybe that might have changed things rather than making it sound merely like a grudge. Maybe it’s too embarrassing to say out loud. Nice work so far! I’m enjoying reading this! I wasn’t a big fan of later Shippuden so I’m looking forward to what you come up with.

This fic is amazing! The plotline is well thought out and designed. The storyline is intriguing. The characters are relatable... wonderful job! I really hope that there's a sequel :)

Hello! I started reading this when I was in high school, more than a decade ago. Just wanted to tell you that back then I was a solid SasuSaku shipper. It was still incomplete back then but I was completely mesmerized and convinced that Shikamaru and Sakura will be awesome together after reading those few chapters. It was so realistic and I keep having these flashbacks of my younger self giggling at the kissing scenes a few chapters back. Kudos to you. Hope to read more nonSasuSaku fics from you.

Loved your story. I really enjoyed reading it. Thank you for posting this on .

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I first found this story so many years ago, before it was completed, and I'm really pleased I re-discovered it and got to finish it. Really well done, a great mix of action and romance, I really enjoyed it!

Great work!
It took me two days to complete it, but damn I've been so hooked over ShikaSaku before, even though I do like them together. This fanfiction is the first ive come across which portrays all characters in their character except Sasuke, but it makes so much sense that I love the whole ordeal. Thanks for writing this masterpiece.

Sakura's not being professional here. They were on a mission for god sake. agh.

I love this

This was a pleasant read! Nicely done.

Absolutely love this. It was perfect! If you do write a sequel, I’ll be sure to read it! One of my favorite pairings and you brought them to life.

Absolutely a pleasure to read! wow you are talented at writing. i loved Ami and just your entire plot! well done.

Thank you for such a great story! Most that write about this pair don't do it the way you did. It was great and love the pairing.

It's a brilliant idea. Really like the political stuff here. You make it so wonderful.

I don't remember if I've reviewed this but I know I read this in the past.

Best ShikaSaku ever. Thank you for writing this masterpiece :)