[ It isn't full recall, but it isn't outright rejection either and that's good enough for Yato. Being likened to a dog is also not always ideal, but Aki loves her dog so he will take that for a win!!

So even though his nose is getting pinched, Yato beams. He's been told (exactly once) about the residual feelings people can have toward him after they've forgotten him. What the head forgets, the heart can remember. Yes!! This must be the love and affection shining through from Aki's core!! ]

I love you too, Aki!! Hey, so, [ he sidles around the table on his knees until he's next to her ] what happened after those portals opened up and everyone got sucked into unreality? Do you remember?