As he watched from a distance, he was reminded of his promise to leave the world to responsible adults. It didn't feel great to break the promise, but he also couldn't stand by and do nothing either. Especially since this world was different enough from where he'd come from.

Still, seeing the man restrain the criminal and call for someone to come pick him up, he couldn't help but feel a little twinge of guilt. It didn't absolve him completely from Akira mistrusting him, but it made a dent in the armor.

Satisfied that things were being handled, he disappeared into the building that he'd climbed up on, changing back into the plain old schoolboy, Akira Kurusu, and attempting to make a hasty retreat.