Ah.

[ There's a pause, and then Akashi breaks into a genuine (if small) smile, the kind of smile that takes up the entire face, not just the mouth. ]

I ought to have recorded that. You should say it again when both of me are here.

[ Now he's pretty sure he's Mayuzumi won't say it again, but ah well. He'll share this discovery with other him anyway. ]

Don't worry, I'll take care of myself. If not for my own sake, but to make sure you won't have to concern yourself with it.