Sometimes - especially seeing Kanji and Naoki as they are here - Rise regrets missing so much growing up in Inaba's Shopping District. It's only an occasional what-if thought, but it's there.

She resists the urge for a hug, but she does quietly offer a hand. She's physically affectionate, sorry.

"I can't imagine what that's like. I wasn't even around when it happened in my world. Probably not in yours either. But...it's what I meant when I said my problems are kind of silly. Losing someone like that...it shouldn't happen to anyone, and I'm sorry."