[Akira sure as hell remembers it. it's what kept him from falling into complete despair after their adventure in the DO NOT ENTER room. he thought back on it a lot in the days proceeding that event. how he sorely needed that motivation to keep going. that reminder that they could give the raccoons absolute hell for not finishing them off]

[. . . funny how that worked out]

You told me that I wasn't your leader. That I shouldn't feel guilty for dragging you into that room with me because you went willingly, as my partner. Not a follower. You asked me to let you support me, and. . . I did.

[he draws one knee up, and rests his chin against it]

Last night, I told you all of the reasons why I didn't come to you with my plan. They're all true. But--

[. . .]

[a tiny, barely perceptible shrug]

All that reasoning was the logic of a leader. Of someone used to making the tough decisions for the good of the whole. Of someone used to carrying and supporting others, even when things are tough. Of someone. . . stupidly willing to break himself and his bonds for the sake of others.

You told me last night that I didn't betray you because I confessed and stopped you from implicating Hiyori, but-- is that really true?