What's a proper way to answer to an "I love you" from a friend?

I want you to take in consideration gender roles, that the people are of opposite sex.
I personally never know how to answer to that, to not shift any boundaries, even though I'd like to say it back 'cause I love my friends too. Actually you know what, thats how I normally answer, by saying general stuff like, I love my friends too, or everyone loves you too, or we all love u too, or just say nothing and continue the convo about whatever we were talking about.
I just feel like there is something better to say on a personal level, from a guy to a girl and it to be seamless.

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SW-User

I think your answers are proper.
In my culture it's a thing to address them as "brother"or "sister" to emphasize the non-romantic nature of the friendship.

Dan193 · 31-35, M

@SW-User yeah, but I think that diminishes the recognition of the bond in a way, like it being its own beautiful thing, that was built over time and not something we were born with, you know what I mean

SW-User

Interesting. For us it's the opposite.
Siblings are family. They are often the closest people to one's heart.
@Dan193

littlepuppywantanewlife · 31-35, M

@SW-User same in our culture 😂