[ Oh.

Akechi's brave with or without his mom's voice in his ear. For that, he doesn't need to ask.

But he still wants to talk to her. Still misses her. She's at work so he needs to wait for an emergency. This isn't one.

He makes firm, direct eye with Haruaki. Not blinking ONCE. Oh no, he's going to make a point now. ]

I won't be afraid. I'm the bravest kid in my class because I'm training to be a hero. It won't scare me, so you can take me.