In a fragile healing war torn world love was blossoming, slowly taking root and sprouting upwards into the light again. The only problem, she doesn't know how to get his attention, and he's the most oblivious man on the planet; however, he's noticing her slowly. Kami help the most impatient woman to get his attention as they healed from a war which had shattered the world.

Ino Yamanaka usually claims to be perfect, but some recent mistakes have put her in situations that she absolutely hates, and her clan's displeasure with her isn't making life any easier, nor is living alone for the very first time. She decides to get stronger, but it's a much longer, rougher, more dangerous journey than she'd ever thought it would be.

After the war, Ino and Shikamaru both lost their Sensei and dads. This is going to be how Ino and Shikamaru will start showing some love for one another and end up dating. However Ino, doesn't feel like she should date just yet. Shikamaru has feelings already towards Ino when he first ask Ino to go on a "date". Does Ino end up getting what she always wanted in her life?