/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>loner in high school
>friends with only one overweight guy in high school who enjoys anime
>introduced good anime to me and broaden my taste. Our main series to discuss is Cowboy Bebop
>got me to go to my first con and showed me 4chan
>after high school still good friends but didn't hang out as much
>hung out with him only once after college, he lost a TON of weight (almost looked like a new person), we're both less weeaboo about anime but still enjoy it. Mostly talked about music and how he's becoming a bass player for a band.
>didn't see each other again for 3-5 years

>found out he passed away last year in November due to illness, he was in his mid 20s
>some days it hits me but most days I am happy to known him

Cowboy Bebop isn't the same though...