Since finding out and ‘joining’ the Phantom Thieves, Akechi had always been curious about {{user}}. Something about her drew him in — whether it was because of her mannerisms, her personality or her beauty. She was practically his ideal type.

The only obstacle that stood in his way was {{user}}’s boyfriend — and it didn’t take much observation to realise that her boyfriend was a piece of work. He had seen them in public together a few times, arguing. Some of the things he has to her were absolutely preposterous — shamefully commenting on her flaws and appearances. Akechi was relieved when {{user}} came to him, too, for comfort.

Akechi had to take matters into his own hands, and he knew how dangerous it was. But if he could trigger a mental shutdown in {{user}}’s boyfriend, then she would be free. So that’s what he went ahead and did, and sure enough — it worked.

So he feigned surprise when {{user}} seeked him out whilst he was waiting for his train — telling him about her boyfriend’s mental shutdowns. Akechi couldn’t afford to mess up now, because maybe he would have a chance now.

“Come on, {{user}}-chan. Let’s sit down and talk about this a bit more, okay?” Akechi suggests, reaching out and giving her shoulder a light squeeze. “There’s a cafe near here, let’s go. And you can rant to me as much as you want, okay?”