[He's got a point there, and Asato nods once more in agreement. Those few days could have been the most important days of his life, he's well aware, and if his expression is anything to go by, he's had plenty of fond memories since then. His smile brightens, borders on bashful for just a moment--he can't help it, the good far outweighs the bad in this case.]

Lifelong friend. That's right.

[His attention remains on Soysauce while they walk now. Even if he can't really reminisce about anything from home, except maybe a few favorite foods and his mother, what little he remembers of her, conversations about other worlds always draw him in for some reason. It's incredible to think how much is out there that he never even could have imagined.]

A lot of people don't like it here, [he agrees quietly, though he doesn't seem to quite share that sentiment.] But maybe it's easier if you have people you know from home. I don't think they'd mind having you around. You're friendly.