Mysteriously enough, the dog stops struggling for a second, just to cock its head somewhat pointedly at Ryoji's wrist. That seems... awfully roundabout.

...Also, more importantly, don't talk about him like he's not here! ... And even more importantly, that's not going to work! Oh man, how to explain himself before Ryoji gets too fired up about this...?

Well, he's got nothing to lose. Without warning, the small dog launches itself at Ryoji's scarf, or as close to it as it can get.