[Something that of course Kazuki knows of. So after Soushi's reply, and an exhale to compose himself again, he lets up and steps back, wiping his eyes with the back of a hand.
His chest still feels tight, though. Is it really that odd for him to be so taken aback? He faintly smiles, a mix of something fond and bittersweet.]
It's been a long while, Soushi.
[He never would have imaged he'd truly see his best friend again, like this and not within a dream (unless this still is one). It's true that the child back home may regain the memories of his previous self, but that doesn't mean they'll be the same person.]