[ Ryoji rubs at the back of his head, mind uncertain even as his heart already knows. ]

...Yeah. It's natural, and everybody goes through it. Even though our individual experiences are different, the solidarity and empathy is there because we can, in part, understand each other.

[ So. There isn't any point in him hiding or feeling shame about those sorts of emotions. It's natural, it's understandable, and it's fine. ]