Kuroko feels a stray pang of sadness, though he doesn't know why, his words weighing heavy in his heart— so he reaches out to grab at Kise's sleeve, looking up at him with determined eyes.

"You're amazing, too. Please don't forget that." He gives a bit of a wry smile. "And maybe you're too good of a friend, sometimes. You're here comforting me, when you have your championship match tomorrow."