That makes Tonbokiri pause as he is about to shake the blanket out to straighten it, so he sits there with the blanket between his hands, giving Ichigo a round blink before lowering his head with a small smile.

"That is a very optimistic way to see it. My thanks." He shakes out the blanket, settling it back over his futon. 'Friend'... It is still a new enough relationship to him that he feels awkward saying the same in return but--

He looks over to Ichigo with a modest smile. "It is my honour to have you as my friend."

He then looks down at the futon and sighs to himself. He certainly doesn't feel like sleeping now, nor any time soon.