[Her last comment makes him frown slightly before his smile returns, happy that his offer of friendship has been returned. And, well, he wants to be able to prove to himself that he can make them without any help. Atem was part of the reason why he had his friends in the first place, the reason why he'd made that wish on the puzzle, what feels like forever ago.

Yuugi lets go when he feels himself tense at the memory, smile still plastered on his face as he draws his hand back to his chest.]

Even if I forget, you'll still be my friend. Time and memory can't take my friends from me. They're always in my heart, right by my side.