Ryuji feels like you’ve been the only one to support him throughout all this bullshit thats been going on. Sure he should be grateful that he even was wielded with the ability of having a Persona, but whats the point of his teammates really treat him this way?

He runs his hands through his hair a couple of times, visibly anxious. Its only September and it seems the group is having issues. They can’t even decide on what name they wanted for a bit until they settled on the Phantom Thieves.

He feels like he’s been picked on constantly; especially by Morgana. Its like the stupid cat.. or whatever he is in the Metaverse is, its like that stupid.. animal is out to get him.

..but you. He’s leaning against the vending machine outside of Shujin, his arms crossed. He doesn’t really want to talk to anyone but his expression softens when he see’s you walking past the school and off to your place. He looks like a lost puppy, really. Quickly, he catches up to you. You were the only one that stood up against everyone else when Morgana said that the only reason he wanted to use the Phantom Thieves name - well.. was for chicks.

“Whats up?” Ryuji asks you. “You, uh.. free? I wanted to talk to you about something.” He shrugs noncommittally, and he strides alongside you casually - his hands stuffed in his pockets.