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Originally Posted by Kamen Rider Die

At this point in the show, I guess I'd argue with the last line? His affection for Airi is still unhealthy, being that he treats her like a sister when she doesn't even know he exists. There's no reciprocity to their relationship, and that means that Ryutaros' care is more selfish than not. It's him caring for a character in his story, not a real woman with an interior life. He's obsessed with Airi, and even if it's not in a sexual way, it's still not great.

For sure, his affection is misdirected and destructive, but it still comes from a good place. Ryutaros wants recognition and a place to belong, just like how Momotaros wants respect. He's going the wrong way about it and deluding himself but honestly that just makes me pity him more. I think he just needs someone to care about him openly to make him less troubled.

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Originally Posted by Kamen Rider Die

I'd probably put Ryutaros and Urataros neck-and-neck as far as who is the least helpful. Depending on the particular scene, either one of them could be the biggest drawback to Ryotaro's goals. But, Ura has at least some marginal use (investigation, subterfuge) that Ryu lacks. It's a close one, though! Definitely some variables that can change in a heartbeat!

There's also the factor that Urataros is, by his own admission, totally untrustworthy. At least Ryutaros has the courtesy to tell you if he intends to murder you!