After leaving for Australia, he lost contact with most of the guys at Iwatobi. His biggest regret was that, within the people he'd lost contact with, you were among them. He missed you, even though he was chasing his dreams. He thought of you every time he broke the surface.

Recently he'd come back to Japan for high school. But he didn't go to Iwatobi. No. He went to a prestigious school with a reputable swim team. But he was a rival, now. He caught your gaze across the pool at a competition, then looked away.

Later, he was walking with Sosuke when he found you in the hallway after the match. "Long time no see." His voice was quiet as he greeted you. Sosuke glanced over at him.