[ The last words out of Kurama's mouth have a mixture of emotions appearing on Akira's face.

Last time he heard that out of the redhead's mouth... Heh. His smile doesn't quite reach his eyes, but it is appreciative all the same. After holding a blink, he nods. Every part of him appreciates their words, and he nods. He places a kiss on both Kurama and Goro's cheeks, respectively - he has to lower his hand just a bit on the latter's cheek to manage it.

His thumb brushes over the skin beneath it afterwards. ]

All of that is the reason I fought so hard against what I was feeling. I knew, logically, that the ability I was given is useful... and yet...

[ A heavy sigh escapes. ]

I knew we had a long road ahead of us, after everything we went through... My habit of focusing more on the people I love really hasn't faded.