Konohamaru walked over to Ichiraku Ramen. "Maybe I'll get an idea from here, " he thought. When he got there, the ramen shop was empty except for one occupied seat.

"Iruka-sensei!" The sole patron at the shop jumped up, startled. "Konohamaru-kun? Do you need anything?"

"Nothing really, unless you could help me think of a gift for Naruto-niichan"

"A gift huh, if it's a gift you're thinking of, wouldn't something that would show him how much he means to you be best?"

"That's true, he means a lot to me, but how do I show that?"

"Well, if you're having trouble thinking, maybe some food might help get you going?" the shop owner interjected.

"Ah yeah, one large miso char-siu ramen please!"

"Ah the usual then. The two of you really have similar tastes, don't they, Iruka-sensei?"

"I would say so. Konohamaru-kun is like a second Naruto."

"Iruka-sensei! C'mon, I'm not that much like him."

"Really now? A prankster from his childhood days, hard-headed, lazy, careless, clumsy, hotheaded, got the hots for women with the bya…"

"FINE! Cut it out sensei…"

"But I was just getting to the good part. The both of you may have had your faults, but you are both skilled ninja, proficient in shadow clones, the rasengan, summoning, very dependable on missions…"

"And there's also the sexy jutsu! But… I can't really make a gift out of that. At least not for a wedding."

"I hope not. I can't imagine what the Hyuuga will do to you if you dare show that jutsu at the wedding. Or the reception for that matter."

"But maybe I could throw nii-chan a bachelor party with it."

"Maybe, but would he really want a lap dance from a harem knowing that they're all you?"

"Hmm… maybe not. Back to the drawing board then."

"Teuchi-san! Could I talk to you for a moment?" a long haired girl suddenly came in all perked up and unnaturally full of energy.

"Ah Hanabi-chan! What can I help you with?" said the shop-owner, "How's your sister?"

"She's doing well, maybe a bit too busy with the wedding preparations but none too worse for wear. About that, can you possibly cater for a private gathering in about a week?"

"We can handle that, no problem, what is it for?"

"I want to throw my sister a bridal shower and considering her status as the legendary queen of gluttony... well, I thought it'd be most appropriate to get ramen for the food."

"If it's for a bridal shower, I think it'd be better that I handle things, don't you think?" Ayame suggested.

"I think that's a great idea! Besides, I doubt we'd deprive Naruto of his lifeline given the amount of preparation they're doing. Is that alright with you, Hanabi-chan?"

"That would be great! Thank you so much Teuchi-s..."

"AAAAAAAAAAH! Hanabi what are you doing here?" called out a shocked Konohamaru. Apparently he was engrossed in his food and only now did he realize that the Hyuuga princess was standing next to him... wait... did he just think Hyuuga-princess? Dang, he really got it bad for this girl.

"Oh, it's you Sarutobi"

"Aww man" Konohamaru thought. "She always calls me that. Either that or Naruto Jr., I mean, yeah, I play a lot of pranks too but... I like a lot of different things, he likes the quiet, gentle type and I like the..." PAK! The girl's palm suddenly hits him on the head. Nothing at all like the gentle fist technique the girl's clan specialized in.

"Ow! What was that for!"

"Earth to Naruto Jr. I was asking what you were gonna do for Naruto before he gets married! Us girls are going to have a bridal shower for Hinata-nee-sama, don't tell me you boys aren't planning anything."

"Of course we are! We're gonna have an awesome bachelor party for him. I bet we're gonna have a better party than you'll ever set up." He so hated to lose. But all the more, he hated losing to this one particular girl. The same girl he was really into, and the very same one he wished he could get the attention of.

"Oh are you? Then why don't we have a bet? The better party based on their comments to each other is going to win. Loser has to obey one order from the winner. Order has to be legal and non-lethal."

"You're on!"

"Pretty brave of you, considering you haven't had any plans yet."

"You don't know that!"

"I don't need to. I just asked Teuchi-san to cater and he said they could handle it. If you did have plans, they probably would be booked because any party for Naruto would naturally mean ramen."

Saying that, Hanabi said her goodbyes to Iruka, Teuchi, and Ayame. Konohamaru was a bit dejected, but nonetheless, determined to one-up the Hyuuga girl.

"Now now, Konohamaru, you know it's better to keep your competitiveness in check." said the academy teacher.

"I know sensei, but to her... just to her, I can't lose."