[Akechi's definitely a jerk, but he's not just anything, unfortunately for everyone. Akira looks up, and the question doesn't really surprise him, so he nods.]

Both, I think. He's... You've not known him super long but I'm sure you see how weird he is about people being friendly and close to him. [He gathers himself up, folding the yukata under his knees.] So I think he got scared, and then got mad because that's easier. And possibly his default setting.