[ It's difficult to think about. To acknowledge what's been done, what has happened--everything. Especially that which happened in Shido's palace. Akechi's avoided thinking about it for some time, because... well, wouldn't most people? He can't be sure, because he's never truly been able to connect.

More accurately... he never let himself.

Akechi's quiet for some time, his brow furrowed, hand at his chin. ]

What did they say happened to me, after-- [ He pauses again. ] After Shido's puppet took my life? More accurately... what did they say happened to me?

[ A well-known detective, simply vanishing with no word... well. People would talk, wouldn't they. ]