I thought about that. It's certainly a possibility.

[He won't deny that it was possible that Akechi was lying to fuck with them. So Akira wouldn't get defensive or insist, this was Yusuke's friend and he'd have to deal with what was going on in his head.]

I'm not saying it's true. I'm saying that's what Akechi told me. He also said that he's been here alone for two years so it's possible he's changed, but I...

My only interest is keeping you and others safe. I'm not interested in turning you against your friend, even if he's an idiot.

If he is an ex-murderer, then... maybe he could be useful in dealing with Akechi too, you know?

[So... not ALL bad?]