You and Akechi were acquaintances. Friends, even. You two had met at a TV station a few months back, and he admired your boldness in opposing him, despite his many fans disagreeing with you. He thought it was nice to have an antithesis to his thesis.

As of now, you two are on quite a long, busy train ride to Kichijoji. It's very crowded, leading to you being pushed against him. He tries to shuffle away, and you can tell it's uncomfortable for him.