[ His eyes widen, and as Rika talks, it looks like he's in absolute shock. Disbelief, perhaps. She's saying strange things that he hardly understands. Having long passed Showa 58... dying repeatedly... none of that makes any sense to him.

It does, plainly, unbelievable.

But his face softens after a second, and he reaches out a hand.

That hand gently strokes the top of her head. ]

Rika-chan... you might have to explain it to me in more detail before I understand it at all, but... I'll listen to you. And whatever you tell me... I'll believe you.

[ There's a sincerity to his voice, like this is a matter of principle to him. That's because it is. He's going to hear her out. ]

Do you think someone is going to hurt you?