Kind of. [Rubbing his head, trying to think how to explain.] It was a happy memory at the time, but then later I found out how bullshit me getting that medal was, and now I'm pissed.
[Surely Akechi looked into Akira's eyes and immediately recognized him as a fierce and worthy rival, and then in every interaction since found himself inexplicably drawn to him.]
So that's when you first met Akira and he started challenging all your beliefs and made you reevaluate your entire life?
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Was yours not happy? Seemed good to me.
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[Poor Galo? He rubs his temples, shaking his head.]
Not at all. You noticed Akira in the audience, did you not? That was the day we officially met.
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[Surely Akechi looked into Akira's eyes and immediately recognized him as a fierce and worthy rival, and then in every interaction since found himself inexplicably drawn to him.]
So that's when you first met Akira and he started challenging all your beliefs and made you reevaluate your entire life?
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[Because he didn't. At all.]
But he certainly proved himself to be a worthy adversary. No one has ever challenged my opinion quite like him.