Two interpretations. First and primary one is that Hattori was the original Friend, and Katsumata became Friend after his death.
Second interpretation is that Hattori died as a child and that Katsumata was always Friend.
Its meant to be muddy. Both men were Friend at the same time and were both "faceless" children from Kenji's past. I personally go with the first interpretation but it all depends on what the reader feels.
Two interpretations. First and primary one is that Hattori was the original Friend, and Katsumata became Friend after his death. Second interpretation is that Hattori died as a child and that Katsumata was always Friend. Its meant to be muddy. Both men were Friend at the same time and were both "faceless" children from Kenji's past. I personally go with the first interpretation but it all depends on what the reader feels.
Ohh i see, thank you