[The vitriol in Akechi's voice was almost painful to hear. Sure, he'd always been opposed to buddying up to the detective, but he didn't think Akechi's hatred ran this deep. What had happened between the interrogation room and the last palace? Was there something Ryuji was missing?

Did it really even matter?

Ryuji sighed and let his annoyance take over. Why feel bad about someone who'd rather shoot you than talk to you? Especially when they decide to start laughing like some crazy psycho-killer. Suddenly, Ryuji really regretted running into Akechi first when all he had was a marker and a bunch of stasis pods around.]

Whatever, man.... [He lets out a huff, trying to cover up the nervousness he feels at being cornered.]

I guess you'd rather just keep on being alone and workin' for Shido. I don't see why you follow that asshole when we coulda worked to bring him down together.