[That's what he's afraid of but he tries not to show it. He'll be reassuring for her. He'll be strong for her, forever and always. This hope to her light.]

Of course. Just like what we did for Daisuke-kun, right? [He tries to give her a smile.] Because funnily enough, I think the pokemon Ichijouji-kun left me are Daisuke-kun's.

[Gripping the pokeball with more certainty, he shoves it in his pocket.] Where are you right now, by the way?