Actually, it sounds exactly like that. You say you know how it will definitely go, but then you also said he's changed and is showing more consideration to his friends.

[He looks directly at Macaque, making eye contact despite the masks.]

You might not be his friend anymore, but if he's more considerate to his friends then there may be a chance that it's more than just to his friends. There's a chance that even if it takes time he'll listen to you.

But you'll have to eventually bring it up.