(Not denying or confirming that information.

Instead, Ren finally raises his head to gaze at Akechi. He can understand what he is saying, but at the same time, it's a different matter all together.)

If I didn't accept you fully, we wouldn't be here. Those are two different things.

(Fact number one.)

I am allowed to dislike parts of you, the same way you certainly dislike parts of me.