[ There's an eager nodding here at Mark's words because they basically sum up what Ryuji was thinking too. He's so happy, he's thrilled! He got it right and things worked out and all it took was a leap of faith.

So, he smiles all bright at Mark and because, of course, he wants Mark to feel how happy he is, he gets all encouraging. ]

That's what you gotta do too! The way I was thinkin' about it is like, this place is different, right? It's not the same as outside where you have the time to figure it out and build up to maybe dating. If it was my choice, I'd spend forever prolly agonizin' about it.

But everyone's here for the same thing and open to the same stuff. So, if you feel even a little bit of an interest, follow after it! Make it known! Then you can see if it's right or not.