I like seein' things with my own eyes. Knowing is always better than not knowing, isn't it?

[ he has not yet realised the danger knowing things can potentially present in a world like this but whatever. ]

Whatever has people running scared, wouldn't you rather know so it doesn't happen to you?

[ this may sound very self-serving, but that's intentional. ryouma doesn't expect to get anywhere with someone like her by appealing to a sense of compassion. he's not judging though, just realistic. ]