Midare chuckles and nudges him with his shoulder in return.

"Even if you don't say it, I know that you would."

He says it with all of his usual confidence. It goes both ways, though - he would definitely miss Imanotsurugi if something happened and they weren't able to see each other around the citadel anymore. He isn't a Toushirou like his brothers, but he is a precious comrade.

"So, what are you doing out here all by yourself?"