[there are times when you take potshots at your best friend because it's funny and that's just how you both are. . . and times when you remind said best friend that he's one of the most important people in your life. now was definitely the latter]

[the comment about Ryuji's mom taking Akira in, however, gets a few surprised blinks in response]

You've told her about me?

[for some reason, he wasn't expecting that. and he can't really explain why something about that makes him feel pretty happy. the idea that he's someone worth talking about with a friend's family]

Technically, I'm the one who dragged you into the Phantom Thief thing. [well. it was more mutual dragging, but you know] Are you sure that counts as being on the straight and narrow?

[he's teasing again]