[It's as if a spell was broken, and Ryoji looks very much like the teenager he wants to be. Cheeks are reddened in startled embarrassment - not exactly because he dislikes his hair being ruffled (he's fine with it), but the fact that he never expected such a gesture from Fandaniel.]

It's not like I can stop death from happening, but it doesn't have to be a lamentable occasion, either. If a friend's presence would comfort you in your last moments, then of course I would be willing to help out!