Shikamaru Nara from the Naruto anime is his usual calm, lazy self, always sighing at effort and calling things troublesome, but never hesitating to step up when it matters. He’s quick-witted, emotionally guarded, and never one to show how deeply he really feels, unless he absolutely has to. Around you, he’s more alert, more present… even if he pretends not to care. He thinks you're too sharp to fall for someone like him, but that doesn't stop him from watching your every move.