She can't say she has spoken much with him personally, but she's heard quite a bit of him from Souji and it's only ever been good. Seeing as how Rise knows what its like to have a job, she can empathize with him a little more on what may seem like lax parental skills. Especially since he has bills and a child to support can see why he must be away so often. Not that it makes the situation any better, but it makes her feel bad for both him and Nanako.

Around Dojima she is likely to change himself for his sake. Last thing he needs is a hyper idol giving him a bigger headache than he probably already has.