And again, the big ear-to-ear grin came back. If it was alright... then that meant that there wasn't anyone else. He was still his treasure, and his alone.

"I don't mind at all, I was just worried... that there might be someone else." He laughed and rubbed the back of his neck, a gesture he still held from his younger days, "Since it's... really been a long time."

Too long. He had only been reunited mere moments ago, but already, despite everything he had been going through back home, Ryuutaro had gotten him to smile and laugh again. He had a reason to be happy... he had almost given up hope on finding a reason for that again...