Pills won't magically fix his problems, either. All they've really done is compound them. But that's what they're out here to change.

Minako is distinctly less sullen during the trip, trying to keep up a conversation and make him fixate less on his pessimism. This is a good thing.

When they eventually make it to Capricorn, she leads him off into the woods, to a secluded area she'd found made a good Persona training ground. She'd used it several times before, including during practice fights with Minato.

"We're here! Are you ready to get started, Senpai?"