"Axel! It is you!" Sora grins excitedly, racing over to him. "I can't believe you're here!"

The guy absolutely looks completely different, but then, Sora supposes he does too. Even if it's not as drastic. Either way, Sora is totally psyched to see him.

"...Or is it Lea, now? Axel or Lea?"

No one ever said Sora was the most observant.