Legitimately can’t believe I spent an entire week, hours on end making this ShikaTema iPhone iOS theme. ☠️ Seriously every time I update, which is like once a year or two, I know I’m in for 30+ hours of work (this one must’ve taken me something like 60+).
My main idea was to have each page represent and highlight one of their iconic moments from Naruto up till Boruto. The split color screen caused most of my headaches, although finding high quality screen caps, editing them, deciding what looked best and coming up with ideas was not fair behind. 🙃 I tried to make the icons look like clouds, they sort of do? Also the “smile quote” lives rent free in my brain so I had to add it. 😗
Headcanoning that Temari wore her two ponytails (both high and low) all throughout her 20s, but then once she reached her 30s she felt nostalgic about her old four pigtails and switched it back (you know how they say you tend to come back to what you loved in your teens in your 30s).
Shikamaru comes home and sees her with her iconic hairstyle once again and just stands there all open mouth, mesmerized and shocked, cause after almost 10 years he’s seeing her once again the way she looked when they first met, when he first fell in love with her. She just looks at him like, “what?” as if she there’s nothing different and he just smiles and goes “nothing.”
Pleaseeee no one touch me, I’m making myself teary eyed. 🥺
Omg!? I started making a ShikaTema playlist on Spotify weeks ago because of this song when I first heard it and I haven’t continued it, it’s still the only song on the playlist! 😂🤭 I’m so glad I’m not the only one who thought SHIKATEMA with this song 😂👌🏻 I haven’t stopped thinking of making an AMV/Edit with it ever since either, literally was thinking about it today. 🤭
I can totally see Temari pining and thinking about all this while they are working at the Shinobi Union, helpppp! 😭
I heard the verses and was like this is it! This is the one! This is their song:
[Verse 1]
You brush past me in the hallway
And you don't think I, I, I can see ya, do ya?
I’ve been watchin' you for ages -THIS PART-
And I spend my time tryin' not to feel it -Our girl being in denial-
[Verse 2]
And we kept everything professional
But something's changed, it's somethin' I, I like
They keep watchful eyes on us
So it's best that we move fast and keep quiet
You won't believe half the things I see inside my head
Wait 'til you see half the things that haven’t happened yet
the itch to write my otp on a mission together .. the sexual tension palpable 😩 ugh.
ugh. like hello? creativity gods hear my prayers 😩
It truly amazes me that I can be so in love with a fictional character/ship for so long ? I rewatched all of Naruto this year and I was legit screaming and fangirling every single time Shikamaru and/or Temari showed up on screen and I’ve been doing this since I was 13!?
Not only that but I’ve rewatched all their interactions every other week for the past 18 years, (I’m just a tad bit crazy don’t mind me). I hold on to and cherish every single new moment, image, etc. that we get (the image of them in the Konoha Shinden manga this year, omg?). I truly feel like I grew up with these characters and saw their romance and character growth progress naturally over so many years along with them. I mean I was basically the same age as Shikamaru back in Naruto when I started watching and now I’m in my 30s same as them in Boruto. There’s definitely no other anime where I will be able to have that type of connection with.
Thinking about ShikaTema throughout the day makes me so happy. I always say I will be old and grey and still rewatching all their interactions, reading their fanfiction, scrolling through all the pretty fanart, aaaaa if I ever meet anyone in person who loves them as much as I do I swear we will become platonic soulmates. 😩👌🏻
Anyways here’s a photo of my little ShikaTemaDai wall grid I’ve been building. I can’t wait to update it after Japan. Petition for Temari to get more merch! My Queen deserves way better, I will be searching high and low for her merch while I’m there.
Shadows of a Nightmare Future by: Mr Gr33d COMPLETE This was such an interesting and good read. Time Travel AU where Shikamaru goes back in time to save Temari and Shikadai.
unattainable, irreplaceable, you by: teatin COMPLETE This is so insanely good, ShikaTema on opposite sides of a war, unresolved feelings.
The Day Bleeds by: pieceofmind22 COMPLETE I usually don't read fics with character death, but this one was really well done.
Salt by: Comatosejoy INCOMPLETE Temari has to go in hiding due to Rasa giving her hand away in marriage, just one chapter shy of being completed.
The Rules by: lafolleconnasse M l COMPLETE This one gives me some intense feels, so well written!
The Desert and the Deer by: nahra M l COMPLETE Death God Shikamaru, someone commented that this could be an award winning movie and honestly…facts!
Trial of the Heart by: Majsasaurus M l COMPLETE Really intense, dark, and well written. Took me some time to finish reading it cause our beloved family goes through some extremely rough times. Jinchuuriki Shikadai. Happy Ending.
Grandmaster by: notquitejiraiya (lethargicshadowlover) INCOMPLETE I usually don't like to read alternate universe fics for ShikaTema, but I’ve been enjoying this one.
Warriors Heart (A Prequel to Fated) by: CeeCeeK COMPLETE ShikaTema as samurais.
What it Takes to Make her Smile by: TaintedMoonlight COMPLETE This used to be one of my favorite fics growing up. Fairy AU.
Of Sand and Shadow by: CinderRoses M | COMPLETE Shikamaru and Temari meet in completely different circumstances when he's abducted by Suna Anbu. Really enjoyed this!
Book One- The Enemy by: SillySnowden11 M | COMPLETE This is such a good read! The villages are at war with one another and commanders ST end up having a tentative alliance. Slow burn romance.
New Blood by: JFalcon COMPLETE Very long multi-chapter fic that includes many other characters, but it has ShikaTema as the main relationship throughout and is very well written.
This took me so long to make, but honestly I've always wanted to have a list of all my favorite ShikaTema fics all in one place. Hope this makes it easier to enjoy all of these amazing works! Thank you to all the writers who have made my days better throughout the years!
Continuation of my ShikaTema Fanfic Masterlist, click here for Part 1 or Part 3 :
Blank Period / Dating / Shinobi Union CONT.
The Way You Are by: pieceofmind22 ONESHOT Cute Shikamaru defending his girlfriend from unnecessary comments.
Indulgence by: dinosaurspice M | ONESHOT Shikamaru and Temari see each other again after Naruto and Hinata's wedding, good smut.
First Kiss by: silverkunai ONESHOT Cute fluffy blank period first kiss.
double the trouble by: tentendeservedbetter M | ONESHOT Includes InoSai, Shikamaru relucatancly agrees to help Ino with her relationship with Sai by going on a doubledate. Really sweet fic.
summer sweets by: eeveleon DRABBLE Sweet fluffy ShikaTema on a lunch break in the early stages of their relationship with an indirect kiss.
midnight missions by: eeveleon ONESHOT Super cute, ShikaTema on a mission, where Shikamaru chooses to save Temari over completing the mission.
All Caught Up in the Mood by: Meticulous_Melodies M | ONESHOT Smut after the NaruHina wedding gift misunderstanding.
All the Right Moves Meticulous_Melodies M | ONESHOT Temari ends up having to stay with Shikamaru's place due to no other accomdations available, smut after confessions.
Kiss Kiss (Fall in Love) by: Laisaxrem ONESHOT Shared Kiss for different ships, first chapter is ShikaTema and it's really sweet.
The Ruin of Us by: CinderRoses M | COMPLETE Friends to lovers smut, first person, literally amazing. No words.
Jealousy by: narutostuff101 ONESHOT This is such a cute little fic, loved it!
Oh? You don't know who Shiho is? by: ArmchairAnthropologist ONESHOT Fics like this are always fun, sorry Shiho!
Blank Period / Proposals / Engaged / Married
A Long, Troublesome Way to the Altar by: penandpad0613 INCOMPLETE I am a true sucker for fics where ShikaTema have to go through the political struggles in order to get married, especially since those issues were only slightly mentioned in Gaara Hiden and in Boruto filler.
A Business Proposal by: silverkunai ONESHOT Gaara helps convince the Suna council regarding Shikamaru and Temari's marriage.
Epiphany by: mississippimudpiecraves ONESHOT Shikamaru being forced to have a Bachelor party, honestly one of my favorites.
Uninhibited by: Sylversmith ONESHOT This was so funny and sweet, loved every minute of it, drunk Shikamaru antics not recognizing his wife, but being loyal af.
extraordinary love by: chaosnojutsu ONESHOT Always end up coming back to this fic, ShikaTema having to convince the Suna council to get married.
Gaara's Help by: drowninglinguists ONESHOT Temari disscusing her emotions with Gaara before the wedding.
Who she is… by: pieceofmind22 ONESHOT Short and fluffy. Shikamaru's feelings regarding marrying Temari.
If I May Propose by: SpicedGold COMPLETE Different ways Shikamaru could have proposed, they are all super cute! I've been placing my favorite fics from this writer, especially from the Nara Family series throughout.
our hearts beat as one by thecivilunrest ONESHOT Shikamaru proposes to Temari in true lazy fashion, and Temari makes the decision to leave her village.
A Future Together by: thegizka ONESHOT ShikaTema breaking the news of their engagement to Gaara and Kankuro.
Midnight (& Day Off Mini) by: yoursuccubusnightmare M | ONESHOT Newly wed smut.
Love, Marriage and Other Disasters by: Dunesya INCOMPLETE Shikamaru wants to get married, Temari deals with insecurities and issues leading up. So good!
The Request by: BrazilianWriter ONESHOT Shikamaru has a conversation with Gaara about proposing to Temari.
Not Yet by: KiaraShell ONESHOT Very sweet proposal fic.
What's in a Title? by: dentsucree ONESHOT Such a cute/funny family interaction.
Five Hundred Game Tiles by: Lady_Otori ONESHOT
Growth by: owlishdelight ONESHOT Fluffy, just married.
Dangerous Territory by: theskywasblue ONESHOT Shikamaru falls into a trap.
New Parents / Post Chapter 700 / BORUTO / Nara Family
The 700th by: glockcourage COMPLETE Short drabbles, Nara family cuteness.
Falling for you (again) by: BrazilianWriter M | COMPLETE Seriously one of the best things I've ever read, another one I read daily for clear skin. Temari wakes up from a coma due to a severe injury on a mission, and wakes up with amnesia. The process of remembering with her loved ones is perfect, I can't stress this enough!
Back in an Hour… by: ShrimpArmy COMPLETE Good married smut in Ino's flower shop.
The Best Laid Plans by: SpicedGold ONESHOT A group in Suna is not happy about Temari's marriage to Shikamaru, and decide to kidnap Shikamaru/Shikadai and Temari isn't having any of it, loved this!
Endangered Pasts by: Tjwr INCOMPLETE Truly amazing, only bad thing about it is that it's not complete. Includes NaruHina. Shikadai and Boruto are sent to the past.
Home: by: SpicedGold ONESHOT It's Temari's birthday and she just needs to find out what Shikamaru's present is! Way too funny and cute! See the rest of the series here: Nara Family Series
According To Plan by: SpicedGold ONESHOT Shikadai gets hurt during training with Temari and what follows is some cute parenting banter with Shikamaru.
The Sacrifices We Make by: greenho4 ONESHOT Shikamaru discusses what Temari gave up to be with him with Shikadai, extremely sweet.
Ten minutes to Midnight by: KiaraShell ONESHOT Cute fic set during Shikadai and Shikamaru's birthday, where Shikamaru is on a mission.
Just Relax by: clumsydragon28 ONESHOT Much needed Nara family vacation.
Crybabies by: KiaraShell ONESHOT Shikadai gets his ears pierced.
9 Months by: Aspire2B COMPLETE Following Temari's pregnancy, the ending with Naruto in the hospital was so funny.
Ino-Shika-Chou by: Aspire2B ONESHOT
To The Next Year by: SpicedGold ONESHOT Loved this so much, Shikamaru and Temari have a phone call on New Years, beautifully sweet marriage banter bliss.
Office Hours by: OstaraNight M | ONESHOT Hot smut, enough said.
Why by: SpicedGold ONESHOT Shikadai asks about how his parents met. Simply adorable.
Nara Family by: SandriBeee COMPLETE Newborn Shikadai and being new parents.
Being Rescued is a Terrible Birthday Present by: SpicedGold ONESHOT Cute, mostly Shikadai's feelings.
family functions by: eeveleon ONESHOT Sand/Nara family cuteness at the beach.
Can't Reach by: Dunesya ONESHOT Shikamaru calls Gaara and Kankuro to take care of a pregnant Temari while he is on a mission.
As someone who has been reading ShikaTema fanfiction for 18+ years, and who to this day reads it on a daily basis, I realized that I should probably make a fanfic recommendation post. I hope this is helpful to my fellow ShikaTema fans. I have read all of these multiple times over the years. I’ll be organizing them mostly based on setting/arc. Bold titles mean they are my all time favorites. I will place an M for Mature or any Explicit fics. I will be updating this list in the future, as I find more fics that I've might've missed in my favorites while writing this first draft, or as new fics are uploaded. Also can I just say how I can’t believe that I randomly decided to work on this throughout Shikamaru and Shikadai’s birthday?
Part 1 will include fics set during Naruto up to the Blank Period (when they were dating).
Part 2 will include a continuation of the Blank Period up to their marriage, as well as some Post Chapter 700 recs.
Part 3 will include a continuation of Post Chapter 700 recs, as well as AU's, Canon Divergent's etc.
Naruto / Naruto Shippuden / Post War / Canon Divergent
Arranged by: PSITeleport INCOMPLETE One of my all time favorites growing up.
Dear Kishimoto, You Can Bite Me by: PSITeleport ONESHOT I think about this one often!
Picture in the wallet- The Misadventure of Shiho by: XxPinkPeachesxX ONESHOT This one is such a fun one that I always find myself going back to.
On the Eve of War by: Cinder_Rose M | ONESHOT First time smut, before going to war, it's beautiful.
Self-preservation in a Teeny Tiny Fire Red Bikini by: mississippimudpiecraves M | ONESHOT Shikamaru and Temari are sent on a undercover mission that has them come to term with their feelings for one another.
A Grand Exception by: mississippimudpiecraves ONESHOT Shikamaru has to escort another girl throughout Konoha who keeps flirting with him, Temari, Ino, Chouji and Sakura follow. So good!
Perseverance by: mississippimudpiecraves ONESHOT This writer has so many good fics, I love this one regarding Temari coming to term with her feelings after the war.
Mistakes by: scavengerscab ONESHOT A masterpiece, Shikamaru has to think fast to protect Temari.
Sand By: TaintedMoonlight ONESHOT Short and cute confession fic.
Recent Photo by: PSITeleport ONESHOT Shikamaru writes a letter to Temari requesting a filled out form with a recent photo of herself as Chuunin examiner and it ends up with some cute back and forth flirting.
Catch22 by: Lotos-Eater COMPLETE Shikamaru needs to find a way to be with Temari even though they are from different villages.
Three Days by: Lotos-Eater M | ONESHOT Classic for a reason
Liar, Liar by: TaintedMoonlight ONESHOT Shikamaru gets injured on a mission and Temari must come to terms with her feelings.
Broken Promises by: loknnica ONESHOT Shikamaru finds out Temari is considering an arranged marriage and goes to Suna to put a stop to it.
The Secret is Out by: SpicedGold ONESHOT Implied ShikaTema, it's good fun.
Sidekick by: hiccupfound M | ONESHOT Can never have enough smut.
Laid Bare by: InnocentDumpling ONESHOT Post war smut.
Unmask Yourself by Image13 M | INCOMPLETE Post war, this includes some other ships that I'm not really fond of, but the ShikaTema in it is worth it.
Mr. and Miss Communication by: chaosnojutsu ONESHOT Cute miscommunication concerning Shikamaru and Mirai.
You're The Reason by: InnocentDumpling ONESHOT Post war confessions in the rain. Super sweet.
Perfume by: sentpri ONESHOT Pre war love confessions, fluff.
Gravity by: SangriaKisses ONESHOT First kiss during the war.
Bewitched by: loknnica ONESHOT Post war, Shikamaru finally confesses as they work.
Interrogation by: mississippimudpiecraves ONESHOT Yoshino comes across ShikaTema having a meal, great interactions.
Inside the Black Ant by: Troublesome Shikamaru Fan ONESHOT This one is a good time, Kankuro the meddling brother.
Together in Solitude by: SunnyD545 ONESHOT Loved this exchange!
A Little Cup of Tea by: dentsucree ONESHOT Post war, navigating feelings.
We're In This by: OstaraNight COMPLETE The feels, ST on a dangerous mission, Shikamaru asks Temari to leave him behind.
I Kind Of Might Love You by: heimai ONESHOT You don’t know how badly I love this little interaction.
A Moment by: drowninglinguists ONESHOT How Temari changed her hairstyle. I get butterflies reading this.
Overture by: Umayar ONESHOT This was a fun read, Shikamaru proposes in a cave.
Something to Prove by: Desbelleschoses COMPLETE Very nice multi-chaptered fic with a sequel (incomplete) that follows a canon divergent way on how ST got together.
It's All in Your Head by: heimai M | COMPLETE Fun fic that includes Shikamaru having naughty dreams about Temari..
Blank Period / Dating / Shinobi Union
Hotel Rooms by ArmchairAnthropologist COMPLETE One of my all time favorite fics, I read this once a day for clear skin, no but really I love it! Shikamaru trying to keep things professional, but Temari enjoys making it hard to keep appearances up.
Going in Blind by: SangriaKisses ONESHOT Can't describe how many times I've read this fic, coming to terms with feelings, confessions, due to Ino setting up Shikamaru on a blind date.
The Suite by: ladykatsuyu M | COMPLETE One of my favorite fics when it comes to good Shinobi Union period smut, not marked as completed, but only a bonus chapter is missing.
Allied Shinobi Chronicles, Story 1: Mission to Amegakure by:
ladykatsuyu M | INCOMPLETE Wish this was complete because it is way too good! Warning, this does include other Naruto ships.
Poison by: ArmchairAnthropologist ONESHOT Temari gets poisoned which leads to a sweet proposition from Shikamaru.
Checkmate by silverkunai ONESHOT This is way too cute, Temari beats Shikamaru in Shogi.
Afternoon Delight by: SangriaKisses M | ONESHOT Some very good Hokage office smut.
delectable dares by: eeveleon ONESHOT Cute little oneshot involving pocky.
Label by: pieceofmind22 ONESHOT
Spring Rain Shower by: KiaraShell ONESHOT Shikamaru and Temari share a cute moment discussing their relationship status after Naruto and Hinata's wedding.
Sick Days by: Knifez COMPLETE Shikamaru goes to visit a sick Temari in Suna, in their early days of datings after Naruto and Hinata's wedding.
Mirror Mirror On The Wall by: SpellCasterLight M | ONESHOT Smut with feelings.
Pushy and Loud and Brave and Proud by: bluecatcups M | COMPLETE Temari centric, throughout her life and relationship with Shikamaru.
Of Firsts... by: cielo2018 M | COMPLETE Really incredibly well written fic that covers their relationship up till their marriage.
Clouded by: orphan_account ONESHOT Shikamaru and Temari go on their first real date fluff.
Questions by: SpicedGold ONESHOT Shikamaru gets asked questions regarding his relationship with Temari. Not sure if this is Blank Period, but it's cute.
Warmth and Wind Chimes by: Lost (Legendaerie) M | ONESHOT Too sweet and shows the progression of their relationship through Temari’s memories.
The Comparisons of Thump by: virgolinguist ONESHOT Aaaaa I think about this one all the time!
A Prickly Pair by: Endoh (xoxoEndoh) COMPLETE? This one was a lot of fun!
Six Points by: Comatosejoy M | ONESHOT Another fun one!
Dating Temari by: seor1324333 ONESHOT Sweet little interaction.
Had such a fun time cosplaying one of my all time favorite characters, still feels like a dream 💜 I’ve heard people say that cosplay is “a love letter to a character” and this is truly my love letter to my QUEEN. I’ve been obsessed with Temari (+ ShikaTema) since I was 13 years old and never in my wildest dreams did I think I would cosplay her. As I was going through the photos that we took I ended up in tears, it felt surreal to see myself as my all time favorite female character. My friend also ended up cosplaying Hinata and as we were going around taking pictures through this beautiful location, it felt like we were truly them spending time together. It was a day I’ll never forget!
It’s that time of year where I change my iOS theme and after over nearly 30 hours of customizing and editing I’m finally satisfied with how it came out. The background was color modified from a background I found on Pinterest by Juliannyvnunes. I had a lot of fun messing around with different images and seeing what I could come up with and what looked best. Since we are both Cancers I had the idea of putting some symbols relating to that as well.
It was my birthday this past Saturday 6/26 and all I wanted was a personalized cake of Izuku with a pic of him smiling. I’m really happy with how it turned out. Cake by @tartassweetdays
Expectation: So I totally understand this is a Shounen Manga and romance can’t be focused on much, so I'm fine as long as ShikaTema are shown married with kids in some sort of epilogue...
Reality: ShikaTema married with a son, ShikaTema realizing their feelings and getting together in Shikamaru Hiden, ShikaTema mentioned in Sakura Hiden being peachy and dating, being the first couple to get together, ShikaTema on the cover of Konoha Hiden with more ShikaTema interaction to come, Nara family in the mini series, ShikaTema...ShikaTema everywhere....
Thank you !!! I love your video even more after missing it all these years! <3
Never posted anything in the shikatema tag, but for the past few years I’ve been checking tumblr for any new shikatema hints/moments and ughhh now that they’re canon I’ve been in a state of bliss for the past 3 days. I have too many feelings and have to share them all. They’ve been my second otp of all time since I was 15 (now 22). To celebrate here’s an old video that youtube kindly deleted back in 2009.
My babies had a baby and I’ve seriously spent the past 3 days thinking of headcanons as I go about my daily life.
I wasn’t expecting anything amazing. I just wanted them in an epilogue confirmed, and that’s what we got, so needless to say I’m extremely happy ! And Shikadai is just perfect ! This family in general is just perfect ! I will never be over their perfection !
Never posted anything in the shikatema tag, but for the past few years I've been checking tumblr for any new shikatema hints/moments and ughhh now that they're canon I've been in a state of bliss for the past 3 days. I have too many feelings and have to share them all. They've been my second otp of all time since I was 15 (now 22). To celebrate here's an old video that youtube kindly deleted back in 2009.
My babies had a baby and I've seriously spent the past 3 days thinking of headcanons as I go about my daily life.
I wasn't expecting anything amazing. I just wanted them in an epilogue confirmed, and that's what we got, so needless to say I'm extremely happy ! And Shikadai is just perfect ! This family in general is just perfect ! I will never be over their perfection !