#btb characters

Hey there @idreamofflight 😊 Thanks for dropping in with your ASK, luv! It is not a dumb question at all!

[…] in the BtB universe do most of the characters know/suspect the relationship between ShikaNeji, or have they been really successful in concealing it?

I can confirm that they had been very successful at concealing it, although by the time Heaven Hold Us starts (post War), these surviving characters know for certain:

Plus my ANBU OC, Tsuno

Are there any characters that have their suspicions other than the characters said to have known (Hiashi/Shikaku?)

These characters had/have their suspicions:

Ino & Chōji for sure, though they never pushed Shikamaru on this (well…maybe Ino…just a little bit 🤏 )

Kiba suspected/suspects on a deeply subconscious level — an animal instinct feeling but he never let(s) that instinct bubble up consciously, namely because he and Neji clash so much and it’s not something he would’ve been able to logically square in his head. He was/is still hung up on Shikamaru’s adventures in Suna with those lady twins 😉

😅 Now, all that said, bear in mind I am sometimes surprised by a certain revelation a character can come up with whilst writing. So there may be one or two more with lurking suspicions that haven’t come to mind just yet.

Sasuke, for example, could presently rate in both the knows about Shikamaru and Neji and/or the suspects category at this point. I’ll know for certain when writing his interaction with Shikamaru. 👍🏼

Hugs and kisses from a loyal fan xoxo 😘

Hey there, my Luv!

Ooooh! What an interesting ASK for the BtB performing monkeys. Hmmn...it would depend what kind of hug you’re angling for. In no particular order of better or best;

1. Choji -- protective comfort hugs

2. Ino -- sincere and highly empathic hugs

3. Naruto -- impulsive, heat-of-the-moment, impassioned hugs

4. Lee (though he might cripple you) -- overwhelming emotional glompage

5. Gai (he WILL cripple you) -- no holds barred ‘overwhelming emotional glompage’ on crack cocaine

6. Iruka -- heartfelt and gentle hugs

Other characters may hug their loved ones or very close friends in particular manners or ways, but those six above are the ones that come immediately to the forefront when handing out hugs.

P.S. I adore your work, and thank you for sharing this amazing story 💕

Hey there, Anon!

Firstly, thanks so much for the sweet sentiment regarding my work. I'm so glad you've enjoyed it. 💜🥰💜

Ooh, your question! I know I've got a post lurking somewhere in my archives with the Konoha 12 reactions, but hey, let's do it again for shit and gify giggles! Some gifs may end up the same as that old post, but let's see.

Reactions to finding out about Neji and Shikamaru:

TEAM 10

Ino:

Total confusion. Ino initally had it pegged that Temari would end up roping Shikamaru by his ankles (or his neck).

Choji:

Initial reaction if he heard it from someone else.

TEAM 7

Sakura:

Naruto:

Sai:

TEAM 8

Hinata:

In all fairness, she knew before anyone else.

Kiba:

Shino:

TEAM GAI

Tenten:

It would take a fair bit to convince her.

Lee:

Lee would just be chuffed Neji's actually opened up to someone.

These are the initial gif reactions that occur to me with these characters...though that being said, I'd only know for sure when writing the actual scene in which they found out. Also depends HOW they find out, you know? 😅