[Yes, look into his trusting clear amber eyes, Keigo! He truly believes in you and will make it one of his missions to make you see your own self-worth! While hiding his own insecurities about being an unworthy reforged amnesiac sword... but that's an entirely different matter!

Ichigo smiles gently at him, glad to see that he was somewhat getting through to the boy. A small step but still progress! He let go of Keigo but not before giving him another appreciative pat on the head. Good boy! And he did not see Keigo as a stranger. Keigo was his saviour, friend and someone who clearly needed being taken care of!]

You're welcome, Asano-dono! And those people were fools. It's their lost that they were unable to see what a wonderful person you are.