[ The assured, confident way Osomatsu took his hand said much more than words ever would and only reinforced his choice to trust him. It felt almost like the time him and Akira had bonded as closely as they were today, and to him that was important.

Seeing that grin helped just as well and he nodded, giving the other's hand a firm squeeze while meeting his gaze. ]

Glad to hear it.

[ Then, after the barest of pauses: ]

Thanks, Osomatsu. Not just for coming after me now, but... proving you were the right person to put my trust in. You're a pretty good guy, you know that?