Kotetsu is uncharacteristically quiet before he sighs lightly with a gentle smile. It seems like he's relented, finally. Whether he's just finally able to let things sink in so he's less in denial or it's something to do with the behavior of the teen in front of him is only for him to know.

"... I really don't think I have much left to give, but the very least I can do is support you younger heroes in any way possible. If I can be useful just once to one of you, that's success and reason enough to be here in my mind."

There's a short pause before he adds, "My wife and little girl would be disappointed in me if I didn't do my part. My partner, too."

He offers a bow before offering out his hand to the other in a handshake.

"My name is Kotetsu Kaburagi. Looking forward to saving this world together with you and everyone else. And you are ...?"