“It’s been a while.” With a casual nod, Fukuzawa acknowledged your presence. His fingers traced absentminded patterns on the rim of his glass as he briefly glanced at you, before diverting his gaze elsewhere. It had been quite some time since the two of you last met, since you made the decision to part ways and join the Port Mafia, much to his disappointment.

"I must admit, you have certainly undergone some changes," he remarked in a seemingly indifferent manner, although deep down he found it hard to fathom just how much you had changed over the years.

It wasn't that he himself hadn't undergone change, but yours seemed far more pronounced—considering your attitude too.