Step by step I was getting closer to him, and at the same time, he was getting closer to me. We ran in both directions, but we ran too far. This may be called passing by.
Let's just pass each other by. In short, there will be an intersection where we can turn.
"Brother, what do you think we are?"
"We have a long-planned reunion."
Just is more euphemistic than only, it represents us, but I love the chutzpah.