That's true! Maybe we faded away there because humanity no longer needed to rely on us. [No proof they ever existed, but hey, he likes to think that any Japan would be blessed with some gods. (Haha... That's not surprising but still slightly sad. He deserves underlings to boss around!)]

She said she'd like to introduce me to her friends and family, even if it takes multiple times or they never completely remember me. [For Yato, he still has to deal with his father trying to take down the Heavens, but other than that, things are fairly peaceful. Not that he's going to bring up dear old dad if he can at all help it. Too much baggage for a birthday party.]

.....I hope if I do reincarnate, it'll be as a more peaceful version of myself. I don't want to be who I was when I was younger. [It's said a bit quietly as he looks at his hands. They may not be covered in blood now, but he knows dearly how bloodstained they truly are.]

Ah-- right, right. You never would waste anything, I'm sure. And you've made it another year, so that's what we're here to celebrate! [Abruptly, he stands up, whirling on Katsuki.] You want some ice cream? I'll get you some!