I like seeing you when you're genuine. [ Akira doesn't tell Akechi that Akechi being 'genuine' also includes a certain amount of detective prince behaviors, because he knows Akechi won't believe him, but it's quantifiably true. Akechi is absolutely a mix of the personas he tried to wield in public.

Akira likes both options, which is almost upsetting with how far he's fallen. ]

I always wanted to see more of the you that you kept hidden. ...Sorry, that's a little weird, isn't it? [ Akira shakes his head a little, then goes back, tapping out a quick list of what he'd seen when he'd briefly infiltrated. ]

The shadows I fought myself -- I mostly tried to avoid them -- had a few weaknesses, so if we stock up on some items to help cover any gaps...