[ Lupin nods a bit. There's nothing wrong with thinking about things - but overthinking can make things too complicated when the right answer should be clear, in his opinion, at least. Not everyone agrees with him; that's why he clashes with the law. But he's fairly sure that Akira agrees with him.

It's the truth that even the best-laid plans sometimes fall apart; he doesn't hold that against him at all. He only wishes he'd been able to figure out where he was sooner. He's one of the few adults in town - he ought to be a little more responsible, even if he's not used to it. ]

Akechi and not me? I see how it is. [ he's teasing. ] You're right, though. He was going crazy when you disappeared. I didn't realize the two of you were so close.