"Hmm, well, I guess that makes sense; you're an anomaly." An anomaly to basketball, an anomaly in Kise's life.

With his free hand, he reached over and poked Kuroko's cheek. "I was being immature when I said it. I'm a lot more mature now, but I'm not ready to be mature yet."

He cupped Kuroko's cheek and brushed his thumb just under his eye. "Growing up shouldn't lead to feeling listless. Youth is so short; all the good stuff can't all happen at the beginning."