The pressure of the kiss makes him blink and it only takes him a moment for realization to hit about that and as well as his meaning. It had already been so long since then, everybody wrapped up in training and school, though he did try to carry the sentiments on through the tournament.

Kuroko slumps forward a little, unable to hold himself as straight as he usually does with all the wind taken out of his sails. "Thank you... but I'm afraid what I said then still rings true now, as well." He furrows his brow, trying to will the words out, but they feel caught in his throat. "Continuing on is..."