There is willing to try to understand, and then there is fighting a losing battle with someone who isn't interested in rebuilding burned bridges.
[He's not. He'd barely tolerated Akira as it was, and then after that conversation? Well. It'd hurt so much more than he was ever willing to admit to himself, let alone to Akira.
[But it isn't about Kurusu, is it? No, he's well aware of just how difficult he's being. And he knows that one day, he will give up, and that will be that, and it will be better for everyone involved.]
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They're willing to try understanding everything you've been through... just like me.
How can I help you or even fully understand you, if you keep shutting me out?
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[He's not. He'd barely tolerated Akira as it was, and then after that conversation? Well. It'd hurt so much more than he was ever willing to admit to himself, let alone to Akira.
... he doesn't want to hurt like that again.]
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It would only be a losing battle if I gave up.
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I guess I shouldn't be surprised you make a habit of seeing the worst in me.
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So, did you need anything else?
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Have a good night.
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Goodnight.
[This was what he wanted, right?]