...I know. And I'm grateful. [ Akira can't imagine having this conversation under normal circumstances. There'd be a lot more insults if he ever went to Akechi for support -- though he thinks Akechi would still support him, even if he acted like it was the hardest thing in the world to do.

This Akechi feels so stripped down and bare, all that anger and hatred removed. It makes Akira's chest twist to think that he could have been this person all along. ]

I think I'm just overwhelmed trying to make sure I don't make the wrong decision for the future.