Makoto genuinely listens until he notices Ren swearing and stumbling over pavement. Ren is definitely taller than him so Makoto struggles to make sure he doesn't fall. Instead of heading to the end of Central Street, there's a diner to guide Ren inside.

"Auditory?" Makoto distinctly remembers that the auditory hallucinations he had were what caused him to have his music player with him at all times. They were always the worst when he was younger.