[...It's comfortable. If the future looks bleak, just live for the present. He's pretty fond of the present right now - he's pretty fond of Kurama.]

Of course. [He promised, after all. He doesn't break promises. It's one of the few things he learned from his parents that he's held onto. A promise is sacred - so you only make promises you'll keep, and only to people that are truly important to you.

And Minato admitted to his own feelings back there, too. He's pretty sure he understands them now.] Can't imagine how hard it must have been....must still be. To remember not remembering.