I'm both a bit flattered and a bit embarassed - this is all hand translation. I tried to get not only the meaning of what the author was saying, but also the direct expression, which sometimes only more-or-less works out in English. I just didn't want to be disingenuinous and write something the...
I love you brother, I love seeing you around. I'll try changing how the scan looks before I do the next volume, so stick around and tell me if it's any better.
In English people will call their spouses, 'partner' or 'significant other,' without being gay, and similarly, it's a modern trend that some people find annoying.