[Oh, that tone... Did he say something wrong? He didn't want to come off too strong, but did he come off too weak, instead...?

But before he can rectify whatever happened, Akechi has moved on, and Akira listens to what he says quietly. Akechi wants to quit being a detective? Is that what he's saying?

He knows he was never quite a real detective... but is he sure...?]

...Criminals... detectives... do any of those words matter?

[He knows he sounds a little fake deep, but give him a moment.]

Those words give us preconceived ideas of what people should be... of who people are. But all that matters is you, us. And your relationship with the others, too.

[He smiles a little, at those bonds Akechi mentioned. He really has done so much better here, at making friends, creating for himself a family...

This town is as much a blessing as it is a curse.]

So maybe... don't think so hard about it. But if you want to be something other than a detective, when we get back...

[He reaches for his hand again, giving it a squeeze.]

I'm with you. I... always will be.