In later games like Tears of the Kingdom, Link bonds closely with the Sages and would easily call characters like Riju and Yunobo good friends since they've shared common enemies and undergone similar challenges.

Source: https://gamerant.com/zelda-link-best-friends/

The Gerudo leader Riju was one of Link’s companions in Tears of the Kingdom, helping Hyrule’s Hero in gaining access to the Divine Beast Vah Naboris.

Source: https://gamerant.com/the-legend-of-zelda-breath-of-the-wild-best-main-character-returning-tears-of-the-kingdom/