[ . . . that's sweet. he immediately goes to pat her head then when she offers, tilting his head at her.]

... well, to me, I think that as long as someone remembers you, then you exist. [even if you don't leave anything behind, not even a footprint or a whisper] So... to me, that helps.

I wouldn't be able to keep going if I didn't believe that.

[the absolute definition of an existential crisis - if your life has, or ever had, any meaning to begin with. even buzen wouldn't be able to keep going under that weight, if he didn't figure out how to manage his emotions]

So I think... that would help, Mete-chan. Just keep me in your heart, okay? Then I'll never truly be gone.