[There's a hint of something in Akechi's face that makes Ryuji hopeful that it might be regret or guilt, but it disappears all too quickly into the cold demeanor that is apparently Akechi's true self. What sort of messed up things had to have happened that a kid their own age thought murder was the only option? It wasn't just Haru's dad either, but probably the principal and all the other mental shutdown cases.

If he was working for Shido, he had to be behind them all. And he'd come trying to destroy them and almost succeeded.

Ryuji could feel sad that Akechi chose to keep working for that jackass Shido, but that didn't mean he had to forgive him after what he did to Akira.]

Yeah, you don't. And it doesn't change the messed up shit you did either.

[Ryuji grits his teeth and steps forward feeling a surge of anger rise in him.]

But if you try anythin' with Akira or anyone else, I'll punch your ass to the ground, you got it? I don't care what your reasons are. You don't hurt my friends.