If this scenario does not work, then wait until the beginning of the third disk and choose to face MAX directly and read his psyche again. A kite will appear as the cinema moves along. Select the kite later on as a playing piece (so far the most powerful piece is the kite). DO NOT select the cigarette at all as a playing piece (or any other pieces that symbolize pain toward the main character).
If this scenario does not work, then wait until the beginning of the third disk and choose to face MAX directly and read his psyche again. A kite will appear as the cinema moves along. Select the kite later on as a playing piece (so far the most powerful piece is the kite). DO NOT select the cigarette at all as a playing piece (or any other pieces that symbolize pain toward the main character).