Takato rubs the back of his head a little awkwardly.

"Well, I think we've known each other for a little longer than most of the other teams here. Guilmon and me... we're partners and best friends." He turns to look at Kouga.

"But bonds... they're real things. They make both of us stronger."

"Yeah!" Guilmon adds. "Guilmon can evolve because Takato shares his strength. We're always strongest when we're together."