Face. Her idea of catching up should be quite obvious. She wanted to get down and meet the REAL Akechi, and start over.
Because in the end, Akechi only got to know "Kasumi". So her idea of taking advantage of this new reality was to re-establish bonds As Sumire.
Him included. )
O-oh, right.
( despite the charming smile, that did not put her at ease. In fact, she seemed more comfortable with the real him.
Speaking of real... )
Akechi-Senpai, do you happen to be busy today? I'd like for us to... catch up.
( She said, a serious expression on her —
It would be an awful waste if we put all that effort in just to not revel in the spoils, hm?
[ Akechi’s face morphs into his tv face: the charming and disarming detective prince. His voice, however, does not put much into the act. No reason to, for what’s his version of a gag. ]
Well, I shall leave that assessment of myself to your judgement. As far as I'm concerned, I know I chose what's right because I refuse to cower away. And I refuse to let him hide away from his own pains and escape, not when he can face it head on and start over.
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even with the fate of the world hanging in the balance. That, in and of itself, is a testament to the resolve you hold to yourself. There’s strength in holding yourself to such.
That, or you’re just as hopelessly foolish as the rest of the phantom thieves.
Either or.
Besides, we're lucky he's such a kindhearted man, had we left him unchecked he might have succumbed to the idea of causing harm for the sake of an ideal happiness eventually. I'd rather him live and atone than die with an irreversible stain in his hands.
But you're right...
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〝 It smells so good, too~! Thank you so much for the food! 〞
𐙚... Sumire gave a small bow before taking her seat; waiting patiently for her upperclassmen before indulging.
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But that's exactly why I don't want him to die, Akechi-senpai.
It's not a matter of mercy, but a matter of befitting punishment. I can resonate with Dr. Maruki because he's like me; we both sought escapism from our pain.
If he were to die, it'd be cowardly... —
— I'd take it as an insult to myself!
If I went out of my way to face my pain head on, I want him to do the same. Not just because I don't want him to die, but because death would just be more running away.
He may have had good intentions, but his actions are inexcusable. —