[ Ryuji is nodding along as Mark is reinvigorated because exactly, exactly! That's what he fully believes, especially the part about this not being like real life. Him? Talking to this many girls (and guys)? And being like... open to just asking them out. Yeah, he'd absolutely perish. ]

Exactly, Mark! If we're too frozen with fear, we're not gonna be able to play the game at all. And that'd suck!

[ Ugh, he wants Mark to find his perfect match so bad. He's sure it's gonna be cute. ]

I'll be here to help too! I ain't going anywhere. I know they're gonna send us to this like, honeymoon suite, but it doesn't mean I can't come back and help you figure it out!