thing about ryuji that fucks me up so bad is that not only IS it really common for abused kids to become abusive as parents themselves but we’ve already seen ryuji has the same anger issues and traits that would lead to him very easily continuing the cycle. and so many horrible people in his life tell him that he WILL, hell already IS. but he’s just so. he tries so hard. he doesn’t want to hurt the people close to him at all. actively tries to save and protect others, even people he doesn’t know well at all. he just loves, so so much. it’s so nuanced and perfect. it’s absolutely gut wrenching. it’s tear jerking man
