"You say that like you're not also a part of me, Naoto. Like you weren't also drawn to me."

Souji wants to make a distinction here, a correction. These are his friends and his Personas and his unbreakable bonds. He clenches his teeth around the words, because this is a part of him and he has to accept it. He knows that. But it still feels like he's facing a thief.

Rise comes to his rescue, at least momentarily. "Don't worry, senpai! No matter what parts of you we haven't seen, you're still you."

Souji and his Shadow offer her synchronous smiles.