[Even if Atsushi doesn't consider himself as much of a burden as he used to, the idea hovers over him like the sword of Damocles, ready to drop on him again at any moment. He knows that's more due to his own shortcomings than anything else, so he tries not to take it too seriously - but the idea of Chuuya being indebted to him? That's truly ridiculous.]

Please, you don't owe me anything! And, even if you did, having your friendship is more than enough compensation.

... I still appreciate it, you know. That we can be like this, instead of always being enemies.