Yes... that's essentially what I thought. Don't forget that part of you, Goro. As long as a part of you wants to be different, change is possible. Always.

[Kurama moves towards Goro and reaches out. His hand is gentle as it curls against Goro's face. He leans in to whisper something into the other boy's ear that no one else will be able to hear before drawing back and speaking in a normal tone again.]

I have been, and always shall be, your friend.