[ A part of him knows already that Akechi is right; the thought is so intrusive that Maruki shoves it aside and locks it deep down, reassuring himself that he's making people happy. Focusing on that, he takes a step forward, foolishly ignoring the gun in Akechi's hand. ]
I don't want anyone else to suffer the way she did. That includes you and Kurusu-kun. You deserve much better than that. Harm is what is awaiting you outside this realm. No, not just harm...
[ It's death in Akechi's case, yet Maruki can't bring himself to continue. ]
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[ A part of him knows already that Akechi is right; the thought is so intrusive that Maruki shoves it aside and locks it deep down, reassuring himself that he's making people happy. Focusing on that, he takes a step forward, foolishly ignoring the gun in Akechi's hand. ]
I don't want anyone else to suffer the way she did. That includes you and Kurusu-kun. You deserve much better than that. Harm is what is awaiting you outside this realm. No, not just harm...
[ It's death in Akechi's case, yet Maruki can't bring himself to continue. ]