You wouldn't set it on fire with supervision. [ In part because Akira knows Akechi is mildly terrified of Sojiro, which -- entirely fair. Akira empathizes. ]

I promise, though. I'll help you through whatever happens. So at least you'll have me. [ Akira can't help but think he's not the greatest consolation prize, but -- to have one person stand by you, that's important, he thinks. He needed that, once. He found it. He wants Akechi to find it to.

He's pretty sure it's the first step to Akechi managing to make human goals and long-term aspirations again. ]