Being a dad means handling with care. But definitely handling.
No one thought that Shikamaru would be a very hands-on dad. There was no doubt that Shikamaru was going to love his children more than anything but taking care of them, all the time. Wasn't that just a bit too troublesome?
When Vivi and Kiyoshi were born Sakura paid close attention to Shikamaru as she handed them over. She knew Shikamaru would hold the babies but for how long until it became too troublesome?
A minute passed...
Then two...
Then three...
Then five...
Until after ten minutes and fifty-eight seconds Sakura asked if Shikamaru wanted to take them.
"Not yet." Shikamaru replied. And there was something so peaceful and pure about the way Shikamaru held them. It was a steady cradle even if it was hard to do with two of them.
Sakura decided to leave the room so Shikamaru could have some time alone with them.
"Hey! Sakura! Come back! Troublesome nurse."