I see. [ The well-to-do will always live a separate life from the common folk. It's true in his world, too. ] I can empathize, though for different reasons.

I used to keep people well past arm's length due to extenuating circumstances. It took someone very stubborn to make me realize that I could appreciate companionship beyond my own family.

[ Eyes lid shut at the memories, and Kaito splits a wan smile before downing the rest of his drink. He refills both of their glasses again. ]

I'm glad to hear you've got a friend from your world here. I'm not sure if any of my friends from home would appreciate being spirited away to Gaia, but it probably beats being stuck in time.