[He’ll make it easy on you guys.

Akihiko can, of course, hear what they’re saying, because duh, he’s right there. He just sighs and shakes his head.]

You don’t need my permission to leave, Ryoji. Go ahead and meet up with Minako. Maybe she can take better care of you.

[Oh, did his voice just sound a little testy? The world may never know.]

…I need to do my own training now. See you guys later.

[With that, he walks off.]