[ There's nothing wrong with being opportunistic, but the accusation makes Ryoji laugh. ]

I've never done it before. And that's exactly why I want to.

[ He'd lived the last three years of his life with little to no adult supervision; it's the #yolo life. Also. Chocobo racing is on his card, as he shows the card to Akira; there's also a handful of fighting ones he's not so sure about, singing ones, overall silly little tasks he would do with or without prompting. ]

I think fate aligning itself to present to us this opportunity is one that shouldn't be passed. Having you here with me also feels like fate.

[ Because Akira's his friend, somebody who would go along with him. ]