Ugh. It really would be simpler to just shift into that old mask he used to wear and deal with her as the second coming of the Detective Prince instead of explaining everything that's happened since, but that's hardly a real solution. Besides, Akechi's tired of hiding who he is when most of the population here knows how much of an unlikeable asshole he really is.

"Just fine. I'm aware I'm different from the Goro Akechi you knew, but I assure you, this is my most authentic self." Unfortunately for everybody. "To catch you up on things - both Yoshizawa and I are Persona users as well."