Kazuki was nothing if not nosy about other people's relationships, since he was such a hopeless romantic. Shiro admitting that he'd do nearly anything for his boyfriend warmed Kazuki's heart. But he wouldn't embarrass his friend any further.

Azuma shrugged Blue off like water off a duck's back. He looked to the side, more interested in the music than the Pokemon before him.

"I'm as good as ever. Can't complain," he looked into his drink as he thought of anything he'd like to update Shiro on. "Oh, though I have picked up shifts volunteering with the Aether Foundation. You know, ever since those new Pokemon started showing up near Pallet Town. They've needed a lot of extra hand to take care of them all."