"It's okay, I know," Kise said easily; he knew his feelings weren't returned. "I've made peace with that."

And surprisingly, he was okay. He had nearly a year to get used to it. "You're my best friend, is what I meant. Everything else is just in the way of that."

He let Kuroko slip away. Took a breath. Stood. He stretched. Feeling like he shut something. A book or something. He didn't know what to say next. "You're an amazing person, Kurokocchi. I'm very lucky to have you in my life in any capacity."