[And here it comes. The part that he wishes he didn't have to hear. There had been a reason why he hadn't originally wanted to Akira to know what taking down Maruki truly meant for him. He knew that it would affect his decision making. Well, if anything the madman had been thorough with his planning, turning each stone and conducting a trap for his patient. Even someone like Akechi agrees that it was unusual and cruel.

But so was he, for demanding Akira to go through it. He's cruel even now with expecting Akira to pull the figurative plug when the time came to it.

Because what else is there for him left? The only goal he can see for himself right now is to look a way to escape from this world. More he spent here the more difficult he found things to be, he's no longer in touch with himself and who he's supposed to be. Honestly, Dazai had been a refreshing breeze in his life. Something to hate and focus his rage on. But even that didn't last... which is why they both are here. Because he's no one without his hate.

Akechi brings his healthy hand to place on top of Akira's arms that wraps around his chest.]

I just remembered something. Back in Maruki's reality, right after Yoshizawa-san was taken. You were the only thing keeping from going insane.

[It would have been the worst nightmare to him. To be alone in that shitty fake-ass utopia and still remembering the truth. Without Akira there he's sure he would have eventually given up and gone on desperate suicide-mission.]