Understanding the intent behind his question, Haru turned silent for few seconds before he sighed and replied bitterly, "I... did and I--"
Haru did not want to showcase Aki in any sort of negative light even it meant as portraying himself as a killer. But before he could complete the sentence and speak about Akio's death, Kuga stopped him.
He then said while shaking his head with a bitter smile, "Don't. Judging from your face, he must have met an end... Sorry, Haru, forget that I ever asked."