He was always there, no matter how much she neglected him. Always patient, he never rushed. He always believed in the simpler aspects of life, much like his friend.
He was there when she pined for one man after another, never shunning her. He was there when her heart's desires got snatched away, twice.
She was grateful for his friendship; they had been through so much together. The once trio had boiled down to two.
Their friendship had gone through tough times, disputes and heartbreaks tearing them apart.
Ino was truly grateful that he was always there to fix everything.