@Local-chan:
It's all each to their own. I'm not supporting that cus I hate Smoker. And there's nothing in that picture thats more pairing. Girls and Guys go shopping together all the time in real life. Aswell as arguing over the taxi faire. Doesn't mean they're dating. Just friends. Especially when we've seen the likes of Robin and Chopper going shopping together. Although I bet you won't call that 'cannon'
I'll agree with this. Though I think the latest chapter cover is easily interpreted to be the two on a date, we also know that the two are just close friends and colleagues. I'd say my interpretation of it was the two went out for a drink together as friends, hina got drunk and now they're arguing over the taxi faire. Doesn't necessarily mean pairing, but for people who DO like them together it's enough to add fuel to their fire. In no way is it confirmation of them being a couple.
three gifts for local chan here:
you probably already have them but… saw them and thought of you :))