Memories and nostalgia play a significant role in shaping Takemichi's motivations and decisions in the story. Takemichi often reminisces about his past, particularly his relationship with his friends and his former girlfriend, which inspires him to take action and make decisions that will change the course of events. His memories act as a driving force for him to protect those he cares about and to prevent the tragedies that occurred in the past from happening again. Nostalgia serves as a powerful motivator for Takemichi, pushing him to be courageous and strive for a better future based on the lessons he learned from the past.
