[He takes a step forward then, smiling slightly, ignoring the thought bubble behind him that quietly proclaims 'I'm not stronger'.]

You know...we're always changing. But so long as you don't lose yourself, you can always go back.

[And here, Ryoji, this is being put into your hand whether you like it or not. A mp3 player shut up it's yellow and a set of yellow headphones. He keeps his hands folded over them for a moment, as he explains.]

I was going to give these to you before, but now is as good a time as any. ...Why don't you find music that fits you? It's empty right now; you should fill it with yourself, with music you enjoy. And every time you listen, remember that you are Ryoji-kun.

Do you think you can do that?